When I’m working on larger paintings, I prefer to be outside in my courtyard, so I set the iPad next to me. The iPad plays an important role during the commissions process. But it definitely improves my daily life as a small independent business owner who is always on the move. If I didn’t have an iPad, I’d still be in business. So much so that I’ve been using it almost daily for 12 years. The iPad has become an indispensable part of my art business. My previous iPad was the iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 2015 version with 32GB (this is NOT enough space which I’ll explain later!) I used that one for 6 years, and it still works! First of all, why does a traditional artist need an iPad? I currently have the new iPad Air ( 10.9-inch) Wi-Fi 256GB and absolutely love it. We’ll get into the pros/cons in a moment.

I’ve tried many other devices and nothing feels as natural to me. So, why use an iPad if there are cheaper options? Above all, it’s the responsiveness of the pen/screen.

Yes, there are cheaper portable touch-screen devices out there, but the iPad is special, and you don’t have to be a dedicated Apple follower to feel it (I’m not brand-loyal, but I use the best device for the job). Although now my main materials are traditional, the digital component of my business is extremely important. In fact I painted my first children’s book exclusively on the iPad. Over the years I’ve shifted between doing digital and traditional painting. I know MANY artists who do digital painting for a living and their #1 tool is the iPad. I’ve been using an iPad for over 12 years and love it as a “sidekick” to my art endeavors. My experience with the iPad as a (mostly) traditional artist This post is not sponsored or affiliated and I don’t get any money if you buy an iPad.

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