iPad Workflow

Using an iPad like a Wacom Cintiq

If you generate revenue from your drawing, I highly recommend getting a Wacom Cintiq. I have a Cintiq 27QHD and I love it. However, its a bit too big to keep on my primary office desk. For that, I use a regular fourth-generation iPad. Its easy to keep tucked on the underside of my Sit-Stand desk.

Here are a few great apps I use for drawing/doodling on the iPad when connecting to my Mac.

Autodesk Sketchbook

• Cost: Free, with in-app purchases available
• Site: Autodesk Sketchbook
• Note: The blend modes work so smoothly

Adobe Draw

• Cost: Free
• Site: Adobe Illustrator Draw
• Note: Additionally, Adobe has a trove of apps in the app store.

Procreate

• Cost: $5.99
• Site: Procreate.art
• Note: Six dollars is a steal for this app.

Paper by 53

• Cost: Free
• Site: Paper by 53
• Note: A lot of people seem to love the stylus, Pencil, which is made by this company.

Penultimate

• Cost: Free
• Site: Evernote Penultimate
• Note: Made by Evernote. It was one of the first, well-designed iPad drawing apps.

On a related note, check out this 7,000 word guide on How To Draw Better at Jen Reviews.