![]() ![]() It’s a high quality stylus based on Apple technology and works with all models since 2018. There is one viable alternative, and that’s the Logitech Crayon. Apple wants you to buy Apple products and Procreate is designed to work fully only with Apple Pencils. A seasoned digital artist might, even though there are plenty of great drawing apps that work on AndroidĪnd there is an issue with stylus compatibility. Will you buy an iPad to buy an app? For most people, that’s a no. The Procreate App is only $9.99, but that’s of little help if you only use Android tablets. There’s a paper-like screen protector that does what its name suggests, it has the feel of paper. Here’s one tip that will help with your drawing and improve your experience. It’s just fun after all, and it does make painting very accessible. I wrestle with this dilemma, others might not. They want results as quickly and easily as possible to please a client and get paid, but for a hobbyist? Isn’t it an admission that watercolor is just too hard to master? ![]() If you are making a watercolor why aren’t you using watercolor? For a commercial artist, the answer is obvious. The problem with using a new medium to simulate a traditional one is the overwhelming impression that its fakery. The results are good look-alikes, but the ‘feel’ is still artificial, and there is another thing, will you feel like a fraud? If you are able to adjust your expectations, you’ll be fine. Related post: What Does Media Mean in Art Terms? If you are familiar with using traditional drawing and painting media you might be underwhelmed slightly with the actual painting experience. Luckily there are plenty of active Facebook groups you can join, and some good but inexpensive courses. Most information is easily found online for free, but you’ll miss some things that you didn’t know existed in the first place. There are so many hidden tips and tricks and multiple ways to do the same tasks that at some point, you’ll need some tuition. The basic functions are very easy to learn and getting started is a breeze for most people. You’ll Need Some Help For Advanced Features You can’t get a whizz-kid to upgrade the ram, it’s built-in. I’ve just googled Ipad Air 3, which, at the time of this writing, is a 3-year-old model (2019) and surprisingly it has 3GB of ram too. It’s safe to say that the more expensive iPad Pro models of recent years have more ram to play with. You will have to search the net for the info. The newest Ipad Pros have 8GBĪnnoyingly Apple withholds this information on its website. Ideally, you’d like at least 4GB of ram for more advanced layering. The standard Ipad models have 3GB of ram. Anyone making simple graphics or smaller artwork will be fine, but for very complex illustrations, the layer limits might be insufficient. A Frustrating Layers LimitĪs well as plenty of storage space you’ll need plenty of memory space (ram) and the size will limit the number of layers you can make. Plus the app slows down if you fill it up with too much. You can get by on 32GB but if you paint regularly and use your iPad for other resource-hungry things, the storage will soon fill up. To use procreate effectively you will need plenty of storage space, the more you have, the easier life is. What Are The Drawbacks of Using Procreate? Storage Space Issues If you want to make Youtube videos or instructional videos on Patreon, this is a great way to do it. The other great advantage of having a time-lapse recording is to make tutorials. Recording it back is a great way to remind yourself how you did things. The Time-Lapse Feature is a great way to see how your project is progressing over time. It has to be if you are to maintain your momentum. Working on a newer iPad model with an Apple stylus pencil is a breeze, There is no lag to worry about, and zooming in and out, and rotating the image is instant. You can also make your own custom brushes and import 3rd party brushes from elsewhere, even from Photoshop. The Procreate app comes with a great selection of brushes in the brush library. ![]() Once you get used to changing the brushes, marks, and colors from a menu with one pencil, everything falls into place. ![]() Using a stylus to draw and paint on a flat surface feels ‘normal’, in that sense it is easy to get to grips with the process. What is Good About Using Procreate? The Drawing and Painting Process is Intuitive ![]()
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