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Is it finally worth being an iPad artist?
Snazz up your iPad's screen with Paperlike: paperlike.com/bageldenizen2405
This isn’t a hardware review channel, but the perspective I can offer is that of an artist who has been using the iPad Pro for 10 years now for my professional illustration work.
With the announcement of new M4 iPad Pros fresh in mind, I want to both look at what seems to be new with the latest models and how that affects you- while also looking at the state of viability for the iPad as of 2024, if you want to be making stuff on it. 2D, 3D, and animation.
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You Need To Make Uglier Characters
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Before y'all say anything, I hate the thumbnail too. This isn’t about making art worse, it’s not about justifying art style. As we learn to draw things the right way, as we learn what principles make something more appealing, it’s way too easy to keep playing it safe, and erring on the side of pristine and ideal. And a lot of times, this comes from some inner motive to placate or appease, or ma...
The REAL Cost of Making an Animated Series
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There is a cost that comes with any creative endeavor. Some of it is money, but there's... a lot more to it. ...and did we ever get around to knowing who's voicing the character Aecious? Let's figure it all out. Get Biko's Backpack and Personalized Critiques on Patreon: patreon.com/bageldenizen Take the Learn Character Design Course: learncharacterdesign.com Become a Better Artist in 3 Minutes ...
After This Year, Maybe You Can Relate.
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Of all the years I can recount, this really wasn’t a GOOD or BAD year explicitly, in fact I think it’s had some of the most highs and lows for me personally, that are just tearing at each extreme, and I’m curious, if that’s ended up being your experience too. This isn’t, a teaching video, or anything big, we’re just talking, and reflecting a bit. Sort of an update type thing, but more officiall...
Watch This Before You Open Procreate Dreams
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Procreate Dreams launched today, but before you start working in it, there’s just a few quick things I want to help you understand so you can get animating. The flip side of an app that’s really revolutionary with its approach to animation is that revolutionary means it’s going to be different. BECAUSE everyone is so excited to jump into this, I just want to help you navigate, since it’s not la...
Better Space, Better Work - Dream Art Studio Makeover
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I dont know if I believe 100% that you’re the product of your environment- but I DO think that you have the productivity of your environment. The same is true when you’re working or creating, and it might not mean you have the means or opportunity to fully renovate a space, but the more care and control you have over making the environment conducive to creativity, you’ll be subconsciously buffi...
Is Making an Animated Series Worth it?
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I've been working on an animated pilot Stormfellers for years now- so what's going on? Is it ever coming out? And what's it like to, do that? And other questions involving Procreate Dreams, release dates, and the voice of a certain little green guy? So glad you asked. Get Biko's Backpack and Personalized Critiques on Patreon: patreon.com/bageldenizen Take the Learn Character Design Course: lear...
This Makes or Breaks Successful Artists.
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Some folks are already failing in their art journey, because their approach is all wrong. And while it may be different from person to person, one key quality marks the difference between a cynical number crunching “content” generator, and someone who’s actually making fulfilling and high quality work. Get Biko's Backpack and Personalized Critiques on Patreon: patreon.com/bageldenizen Take the ...
I Got To Try Procreate Dreams @ Playgrounds London
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Today, I flew from New York to London for the In Motion Playgrounds event, a 2 day animation-focused festival where Procreate just revealed their Brand new app, Procreate Dreams. And I’m very excited to say, that before getting here, I’ve been able to use the app for a few days now- here’s how it works and what I think. Get Biko's Backpack and Personalized Critiques on Patreon: patreon.com/bage...
Redrawing Your OCs with the Power of Forms
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#dtiys A line is a line, until it isn’t. A shape is just a shape until it isn’t. But in order to make characters more appealing, more dynamic, and more real, you need a third element. In this video, we’re using YOUR characters to show how FORM is an essential element in 99% of character designs. Get Biko's Backpack and Personalized Critiques on Patreon: patreon.com/bageldenizen Take the Learn C...
Fight Against Same Face Syndrome In Your Characters
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Same Face Syndrome, T-shirt Torso Syndrome, they’re really just two of the ways that artists end up with characters looking too similar to one another. Not in a cohesive, and aesthetic, or even functionally efficient way, but in a detracting, amateurish, using-hair-color-to-tell-them-apart kind of Same-Character Syndrome. Get a Free wallpaper pack and help the channel by answering two quick que...
The Reason You Can't Improve Your Art
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You can’t be “bad” at something you don’t know, and inexperience in art does not inherently equate to a personal failing. So- how do we use that to get better? Get Biko's Backpack and Personalized Critiques on Patreon: patreon.com/bageldenizen Take the Learn Character Design Course: learncharacterdesign.com Check out the Shop: brookeseggleston.com/shop Instagram: bageldenizen
Why No One Cares About Beginner Art
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If you’re in the earlier stages of being an artist or sharing your own characters or stories, you might be frustrated or lost on why it is that you can’t seem to get enough eyes, hearts, likes, or care on the stuff you made. I mean it matters a lot to you- why doesn’t it seem to matter to everyone else? Become a Better Artist in 3 Minutes a Week: brookeseggleston.com/sign-up Get Biko's Backpack...
4 Ways to Break the Character Design Rules
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4 Ways to Break the Character Design Rules
You'll NEVER get it all done (...unless)
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You'll NEVER get it all done (...unless)
The Biggest Art Advice Most People Ignore
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The Biggest Art Advice Most People Ignore
3D Characters that Look Like Illustrations | Making Stormfellers Part II
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3D Characters that Look Like Illustrations | Making Stormfellers Part II
Character Design Forge Compilation [2015-2023]
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Character Design Forge Compilation [2015-2023]
Taking Your Art to the Next Level: Redrawing Your Characters
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Taking Your Art to the Next Level: Redrawing Your Characters
Legendary Disney Animator Draws My Characters In His Style
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Legendary Disney Animator Draws My Characters In His Style
I Redesigned My Subscribers Characters (and I'd do it again)
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I Redesigned My Subscribers Characters (and I'd do it again)
How To Remake Old Art and Stave Off the Cringe
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How To Remake Old Art and Stave Off the Cringe
Biko Stormfellers dot mp4
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Biko Stormfellers dot mp4
I'm Making An Animated Series | Stormfellers
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I'm Making An Animated Series | Stormfellers
The Surprising Similarities Between Character and Vehicle Design
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The Surprising Similarities Between Character and Vehicle Design
Thriving as an Artist in Turbulent Times
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Thriving as an Artist in Turbulent Times
Why Every Artist Should be Thumbnailing
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Why Every Artist Should be Thumbnailing
The Labko Challenge: Can You Design a Better Character?
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The Labko Challenge: Can You Design a Better Character?
The Fascinating World of Base Character Designs
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The Fascinating World of Base Character Designs
30 Lessons From 30 Monthly Paintings
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30 Lessons From 30 Monthly Paintings

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  • @Regantdarcy
    @Regantdarcy 23 години тому

    I’m still rocking a 2018 iPad Pro. It replaced my macbook & is the best digital sketchbook there is. I do all my content creation & media consumption on it. Having said that, I may be tempted to finally upgrade for the OLED screen & Apple pencil Pro… but it’s a testament to the longevity of the iPad that if I didn’t, I could still do everything I need on my 6 year old iPad Pro.

  • @ArienvanRijswijck
    @ArienvanRijswijck День тому

    I love the cimplicity of gumball for example.. today there are to many cartoons where they try WAY to much.

  • @JMulvy
    @JMulvy День тому

    They said something along the lines of "they are moving one-step closer to the ipad becoming a magical pane of glass." To which I add "that we will undoubtedly put in a big chunky case in order to protect it for when we inevitably DROP our expensive investment." The layer limit in Procreate has more to do with RAM than it does with processing power. Even the old M1 chips are more than capable of running Procreate, Dreams, and even Fresco buttery smooth while reaching their respective layer limits. It really has very little to do with the M4 chip. The reason the Pencil Pro isn't compatible with the old M2 models is because to add the haptic feedback in it and re-position the camera to the long side of the ipad, they had to move the charging magnets in the ipad itself. The new pencil will not connect appropriately to the old ipads and the old pencils will not attach to the new ipads appropriately either. However, I wonder if the only caveat to the new pencil on the old ipad is that it charges slightly off-center or does it just not charge at all? If it is just an aesthetic issue, I can live with it if it means I can have rotation in my pencil, especially when my clunky Logitech case has a nice thick strap to hold it in place.

  • @ohdarling6657
    @ohdarling6657 2 дні тому

    I like to also add nicknames that they might have for each other, i feel like it makes it seem more intimate and realistic as most people dont call their friends by their full name (specially if its a long one)

  • @SuperDesignguy
    @SuperDesignguy 2 дні тому

    I agree with you about how thin this thing is.. my new 13" pro has a flex when on a flat surface and I'm typing on the screen - doesn't make me feel confident about my purchase. The real problem I have with this is Apple could have put 5 or more different features, or improved features into this iPad BEFORE worrying about how thin it is. It just isn't something anyone really wanted. I would have rather had a 20% larger battery, or more options for grips/tips with the Apple Pencil, better speakers, larger screen option!!, or software enhancements. But how thin it is? I never once thought yeah "hope the new iPad is as thin as 4 credit cards" - I don't understand Apple 90% of the time. I really don't. Probably why the iPad is the only Apple product I have these days.

  • @taimqassim9902
    @taimqassim9902 2 дні тому

    Thank you so much I've been mindlessly drawing anime faces so I tried cartoon and found my own style

  • @GGlovescj
    @GGlovescj 2 дні тому

    I also agree I dont like thinner , ill take lighter. It’s like apple said “here you go a MORE breakable item’” .

  • @luulusoul
    @luulusoul 3 дні тому

    So I'm looking at this 5 months later, and the "convert layers to tracks" doesn't seem to be showing up for me. Am I doing something wrong or is the feature gone?

  • @JTMC93
    @JTMC93 3 дні тому

    The Apple Pencil Pro thankfully works on the new Air. Though it really depends on what specs you need. My biggest concern is heat given that I do a lot with 3d and such, and the M2 iPad Pros overheated horribly. The reason the Pencil Pro isn't backward compatible was that the camera repositioning required a redesign of the magnetic charging/linking function in both the tablet and pencil.

  • @phonepup06
    @phonepup06 4 дні тому

    Pretty sure new Apple Pencil pro won’t work on older iPads since they had to change the connection on the side due to having the camera on that side also

  • @taylorbechstein1681
    @taylorbechstein1681 4 дні тому

    Dont get the latest tech if you're on the fence. IMO, you're better off saving money

  • @Rice_Wolf
    @Rice_Wolf 4 дні тому

    This applies to villainy characters too! I see a lot of villainous characters where they’re always presented as evil but from what I’ve found, the most likable villains are always the ones that still have a human-bone in them, they have some moments where they feel scared or remorseful, it’s not always just blood and guts.

  • @stacycreates22
    @stacycreates22 4 дні тому

    If you need the anti reflective screen, there are 3rd party solutions, and if you want more storage-just get an external one!

  • @dominikamimari427
    @dominikamimari427 4 дні тому

    Hope the storage and range is enough I'm looking into buying this ipad for my art hobby and since the new 2024 ipad it's a for sure lol

  • @AnsoyTheFox
    @AnsoyTheFox 5 днів тому

    It seems I'm pretty late to discovering this video lol. But I'm an amateur artist, really no interest in turning it a career and I do have trouble being consistant (drawing like mad for a week than being burnt out for a month or two). Anyway, I've spent quite a while posting art on stuff like twitter, deviantart, instagram, even furaffinity, but barely get's any attention. If I post something on any discord server that has any artists, it often get's ignored by someone who's much farther along with drawing than I am and often get praise while I'm stuck in the dark. It's been an issue (or more like I treat it as an issue because haha I want attention) which has caused me to nearly quit trying many times. And I've come to understand that trying to draw to get praise will always end up backfiring. As of writing this, I've met a few special people that consistently tell me that I need to draw to make myself happy, not to impress others. I may never get a large following or many likes on any piece in my life compared to other artists out there, but that shouldn't matter. What matters is if I'm happy doing it for myself.

  • @kaicastle.
    @kaicastle. 5 днів тому

    Hard to justify the new M4 if the M1 is still under utilized to this day.. So basically, if you have an iPad with the "M Series" chip, you're good.. But yeah, being an iPad artist for 7 years now, is what keeps me creating.. Although it will largely depend on your lifestyle and workflow.. 😊

  • @Abonkit
    @Abonkit 5 днів тому

    Hey mr. Eggleston, long time viewer and commenter. But the thing you are holding is a pencil. It is for drawing, not for microphones. I hope this helps you in your art journey. :)

  • @cosmicspacething3474
    @cosmicspacething3474 6 днів тому

    11:58 Random side note, I’m not sure if those two are the best examples from that movie. Puss in boots looks a lot more sleek than his previous design (in a good way) and Big Jack Horner is probably a lot closer to what you’ve been talking about.

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge 6 днів тому

      Wasn’t particularly remarking on those characters designs in the video, but agreed about Jack Horner

  • @TheKevphil
    @TheKevphil 6 днів тому

    For comics, Procreate is okay, but is *_not_* Clip Studio; it lacks many of the production-level features, as well as vector trimming on its Vector Layers.

  • @LeDucTube
    @LeDucTube 6 днів тому

    Very nice. There are not too many drawing videos on UA-cam that start off with basic shapes first, and this is what I was looking for.

  • @pookiepats
    @pookiepats 6 днів тому

    It’s dookie 💩

  • @afromalone
    @afromalone 6 днів тому

    Interesting vid.

  • @lasagnad2517
    @lasagnad2517 6 днів тому

    I’ve had Paperlike on my 2020 Ipad pro for about 4 years now and it has only recently started showing any wear. 10/10 would recommend :3

  • @JanhaviNalawade2023
    @JanhaviNalawade2023 7 днів тому

    I left drawing for 5 months due to my final exams I drew cars [not really good but fine] but after 2 months I started today not really getting the previous results but at least happy that I could draw Now I started drawing both cars and anime

  • @TheAnimator-lz9so
    @TheAnimator-lz9so 7 днів тому

    I like Antiheros. But when I make a character they come off annoying :p

  • @creataria
    @creataria 7 днів тому

    I have a 2020 iPad Pro and 2nd gen apple pencil (also purchased around that time) and both still work flawlessly. I don't necessarily travel much, but there's just something really comfy about the iPad and Procreate that I like. I do still switch back to traditional and my Huion non-screen tablet (with Krita!) now and again, but my iPad been a great companion. Would definitely encourage folks not to stress about the latest and greatest. The only thing I'd stay away from is the first gen apple pencil, just because it's so heavy it actually hurt my hand to use. 😅

  • @zt9233
    @zt9233 7 днів тому

    Air can use pencil pro

  • @Alexander-oc7mk
    @Alexander-oc7mk 7 днів тому

    ⚠️ warning: if you use the clipping mask, make sure the color is not dark

  • @chidorirasenganz
    @chidorirasenganz 7 днів тому

    The Pencil Pro works with the Air and the Tandem Oled are less prone to burn in due to the dual layers

  • @Jorda5s
    @Jorda5s 8 днів тому

    iPad for art as in photography is more fun than clicking and sitting at a computer so that’s why I use it over my Mac majority of the time.

  • @nikolailockertsen
    @nikolailockertsen 8 днів тому

    Another nice video mate😊👍👊

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge 8 днів тому

      Thank you man! The new animation you made for the presentation is insane!

    • @nikolailockertsen
      @nikolailockertsen 7 днів тому

      @@CharacterDesignForge Thank you very much :-) So much possibilities in with Dreams!

  • @robodd4694
    @robodd4694 8 днів тому

    Left Apple last month but miss Procreate so much as Android art apps S****! Was thinking about getting another iPad just to go back to Procreate. HATED everything I saw in the announcement show for the new iPads. A lot of stuff (and fluff) not many want, like thinness, Personally I think the last iPads were thin enough. Apple stop trying to make the iPads disappear!. The colors in the ad were all horrible. Wat is with that ugly tube thing on the backs (I'm sure it was just visual but ugly). The crushing of all those objects (ya I get it) but was just stupid. The whole event was horrible and possible the only interesting thing worth anything was the new pencil pro (they could have just sold that to use with past iPad pros) NOT going to spend $$$$$ for an Ipad that basically has nothing going for it. Ya sure m4...but who cares as the m2&3 are fast enough for a tablet. I really wish I had kept my iPad pro because Apple just seems to be losing their minds and it's so obvious they have nothing innovated or worth the prices anymore. One last thing, How about doing something most want like a full blown IOS on the Pro's! Or an option like Samsung has with Dex.

    • @LilJoe3
      @LilJoe3 3 дні тому

      the "tubes" say PRO, and mac os on ipad would be shit its not a touch based os, best you can get is stage manager which somewhat makes it a laptop experience, i agree its overpriced but if you know what to do with it you can get alot out of it. i will say the oled display is amazing tho one of the best screen i have besides my 77inch LG C1

  • @olliew424
    @olliew424 8 днів тому

    You can use Pencil Pro on the new iPad Air. Confusingly named

    • @jimscard
      @jimscard 3 дні тому

      Why confusing? Air is lighter than plain iPad. Pro is lighter and most powerful.

  • @ashtonphoenyx
    @ashtonphoenyx 8 днів тому

    Please. Do not buy that nano textured glass model. Buy a matte screen protector instead. If that screen gets scratched there is nothing you can do about it. A screen protector gives you the same result and protects the screen underneath. It’s just throwing 100 dollars into the fire

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge 8 днів тому

      100%- ironically a good ad for Paperlike 😅

    • @ashtonphoenyx
      @ashtonphoenyx 7 днів тому

      @@CharacterDesignForge I did find that very funny actually 😂

    • @GGlovescj
      @GGlovescj 2 дні тому

      Thank you for this perspective

  • @dalbriggss
    @dalbriggss 8 днів тому

    They try and make the 13” look so big, but the actual measurements are measured diagonally. So side to side and top/bottom measurements are less than 13”

  • @jbavar32
    @jbavar32 8 днів тому

    It was interesting to find out your 3d experience involved Lightwave, one of my old fav applications. However I transitioned to Modo many years ago and found it much more user friendly than anything i’ve used in the past. I was surprised when I saw that Blender literally stole Modo’s UI a few years ago. That said though blender is free I still like Modo. 😊

  • @Max10_B
    @Max10_B 8 днів тому

    Any videos about using lasso tools for silhouetting? Been looking for this

  • @andreasoberg2021
    @andreasoberg2021 8 днів тому

    Great video thanks. I think ipad is fantastic for painting. But I sometimes do large poster like illustrations with a huge amount of layers. I would much rather work on those on my 2x32” monitors. However I would not mind drawing many elements on ipad. So I use a hybrid setup.

  • @FullaEels
    @FullaEels 8 днів тому

    wait procreate is 20 bucks now? i bought it for 6 quid a few years ago

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge 8 днів тому

      Yep, same- still ridiculously better than paying that every month!

  • @l3afy5
    @l3afy5 8 днів тому

    can you use apple pencil 2 on the newest ipad air? i really wanna buy the 13 inch but don't wanna buy the new pencil if possible

  • @fernielynx7524
    @fernielynx7524 8 днів тому

    Its been over a yeras since i stopped drawing! It has been something i loved since i was a child but havnt been consistent over the years :( and i kinda am sad cause i regret not doing it cause y now i would have known a oot. But as you said I AM NOT gonna beat my self up and i amjust focusing on what can i implement. You gave me some pretty good advices so thankksss

  • @frieren848
    @frieren848 8 днів тому

    The cheapest 13" iPad Pro + Apple Pencil combo (without keyboard) is getting DANGEROUSLY close to Cintiq Pro 24 prices, so there's literally no reason to get it if you're working on professional work unless just like buying Apple tech because reasons, nothing against that if it works for you, but iPadOS is a joke until this day. It's already more expensive than the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 22, the new Wacom Movink 13, a plethora of Huion/XP-Pen tablets and even Galaxy Tab Ultras. Even a cheap Windows PC/laptop can run illustration apps like Clip Studio and it's something that majority of the world own so there's VERY few reasons to buy these overpriced Apple devices. EDIT: I think even the newly announced 4K OLED 16" Xencelabs pen display is cheaper?

  • @Kevdog1920
    @Kevdog1920 8 днів тому

    Can procreate dream support a blutooth mouse! I think it’ll help me with moving the layers better

  • @RogerZoul
    @RogerZoul 8 днів тому

    I just watched a video prior to this one where that artist claimed the Apple Pencil Pro works with the M2 iPad Pros. Might be wise to check any claims made before making a final decision. Edit: I just checked in the Apple Store app and the Apple Pencil Pro indeed is compatible with the M2 iPad Pro, both 11- and 12.9-inch models.

  • @mathieul4303
    @mathieul4303 8 днів тому

    It was worth it years ago

  • @codygiron7814
    @codygiron7814 8 днів тому

    Finding your channel has brightened my day. I’m so tired of listening to talking heads who don’t have the experience that you do as an artist, and tend to spend way more time on the technology and the company that made it. Also, props to your Lavalier microphone taped to, an Apple Pencil.

  • @PieterJacob
    @PieterJacob 8 днів тому

    Big disappointment for me. I would have liked an all screen iPad with no bezels that I can actually use to program on.

  • @ajwalker4416
    @ajwalker4416 9 днів тому

    So the only comparison with the iPad is a Wacom drawing monitor? Yeah, ok. I'll be sure to let the digital artists using Samsung, XPPen, Huion, and other manufacturers know their efforts are all in vain. 👍

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge 8 днів тому

      Dude, I use an XP Pen 😆

    • @ajwalker4416
      @ajwalker4416 8 днів тому

      @@CharacterDesignForge Good for you, as do I. But in your assessment, you only mentioned iPad and Wacom. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @D4nSS
    @D4nSS 9 днів тому

    iPads have so much processing power but at the same time they are so LIMITED!! for example, procreate has a limited number of layers...

  • @stewartisme4635
    @stewartisme4635 9 днів тому

    What the best way to use the ipad as a pressure sensitive screen on windows?