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iPad Pro Review

Artist's Review of the iPad Pro

Using an iPad for drawing, painting, and everything else

I’ve been travelling while I work as an artist since around 2017, and have used a few different devices to paint digitally wherever I am - but I always limited myself to Windows devices, and they always lacked in some way.

Artstation only for Pro's?

Is ArtStation only for professional artists?

Would an amateur artist be out of place on Artstation?

ArtStation has the reputation that it's only for professionals, and many aspiring artists I know don't want to upload their artwork there out of fear that they aren't good enough. I want to squash that fear, and argue that you really should get on ArtStation, whatever your skill level.

Paint on your Phone

Making Digital Art on a Phone

How plausible is it to digitally paint on a smartphone?

As a professional or aspiring professional digital artist, sometimes you need to find ways to squeeze making art between all the other tasks of the day - making art on your phone is one way, as most of us already carry one with us wherever we go!

Wacom Cintiq vs iPad Pro

Which do I prefer? It's the battle of the screen tablets!

So you've decided you want a display tablet, and you know you want a high quality brand - that pretty much gives you a choice between a Wacom Cintiq and an iPad Pro. Well, it just so happens that I have experience with both.

Wacom vs XP-Pen

Wacom vs XP-Pen tablets

Is Wacom still the king of tablet brands?

Wacom is the old king of the tablet scene, but in recent years many new brands have arisen to challenge it, XP-Pen among them. Does Wacom deserve its reputation as being way above the competition, or has XP-Pen caught up to it?

Huion vs Wacom tablets

Has Huion caught up to to Wacom?

If you’re looking into purchasing a graphics tablet, these 2 brands probably keep coming up. Wacom is the old king of the scene, and Huion is the new rival vying for dominance - but who is king now?

Huion vs XP-Pen

Huion VS XP-Pen tablets

Which of these very similar brands is best?

Huion and XP-Pen are relatively new contenders in the drawing tablet scene, but they have both quickly developed a name for themselves regardless. In fact, they have both risen to the front of the pack side by side, so it’s hard to tell which is actually the better brand.

Skillshare Review

Skillshare Review: Is Skillshare Worth it for Digital Artists?

Skillshare has its flaws, but I think it offers great value for money

Online education continues to grow rapidly year on year, and video learning platforms are leading the charge. One of the most popular ones is Skillshare, with somewhere around thirty thousand courses - if you regularly watch YouTube, you’ve probably heard them mentioned as a sponsor. But how good is their platform?

Skillshare vs Udemy

Skillshare vs Udemy: Which is better for Digital Artists?

Similar classes, different business models; which is better?

Skillshare and Udemy are two of the most popular e-learning platforms with millions of users and many of the exact same classes, but with very different payment models. The ultimate question is: which one should you use, and why?

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