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The "Blank Canvas" Specialists

Starting from a blank canvas, these Apps enable the artist to draw or paint directly in various media. They usually do only one thing, but do it very well. They also tend to be a lot of entertaining fun. There are some traditional media simulators that do a remarkable job, and a number of not-so-traditional approaches that only a computer could produce. Here are some of my favorites.


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Art Specialists - iPad
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Art Specialists - iPhone
ART SPECIALISTS

Here are the Art Specialists that I use. Some are iPad only, some are for both iPad and iPhone. Many of these apps are free, or come in a free version to try out. I get the paid version whenever possible, though, for several reasons.
- They may have more tools, or better controls, or be able to work at higher resolutions
- They cost very little anyway. Amazingly little in fact. I don't understand how Apps can be so inexpensive. Some are not worth it even if they are free, but many are amazing tools.
- I don't like the ads cluttering up the limited screen
- I want these software designers to continue to improve their product, and they need material support to do it.



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Fun Artists paint and Draw Apps - iPad
Fun Art and Paint Apps

These are some Apps that I've collected that are fun or entertaining or meditative. They generally don't have enough control to produce real art with, but might be able to be used for special effects, or are just fun to play with.


The Impersonators - simulate a single traditional medium...

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Asketch
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Auryn Ink
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Zen Brush

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