For iPad artist finding the right drawing app is a grueling process, since each app has slightly unique feel.
Along with the general feel, each app has its own learning curve for utilizing some of the more advanced features like adding layers or masks.
Here are some of the top drawing apps for your iPad:
Paper by WeTransfer
Though Paper offers fewer tools compared to other apps, the six tools are perfect and draw exactly how you would imagine.
Each tool offers three different size tips. And you can select a section, cut it out, or tap while holding it to paste it many times. There is also a cool blend-mode that lets you smear with your fingertips.
Paper doesn’t offer layers, for serious illustrators layers are must, and can definitely be a dealbreaker for the more advanced artists.
Linea Sketch
Linea Sketch is a well very balanced app. A fairly simple sketching app that also features up to 5 layers.
Along with the layer users can 4 drawing tips with 3 sizes per tip. It also includes a selection tool, so you can cut, copy, duplicate, flip, or clear any area of your drawing.
Linea is a flexible app that is user-friendly while also having some complex features.
Autodesk SketchBook
Import images, choose from a wide selection of brushes, draw and/or paint on multiple layers, then export your work in a variety of formats.
Sketchbook has versions for the iPhone, macOS, Windows and Android devices.
Create an Autodesk app and download it for free!
Tayasui Sketches
Tayasui Sketches offers a free version that has a standard set of drawing tools that gives you access to a variety of pens and brushes along with support for layers.
An upgrade to Pro adds additional controls for each tool, unlimited layers, a fill tool, and more color and palette controls, among other capabilities
Procreate
With a large selection of brushes and pens, Procreate likely has the tool you need. If it doesn’t – well you can create your own brush.
Drawing and painting in Procreate
