iPad iPad and Software for Art Student

[darkcompass]

My daughter will be going into college for Art and Design. She's used to canvases, but would like to include digital media.

On a budget, so what iPad, Pencil and software do people suggest for illustrations, watercolor, and abstract painting?

 

[macdogpro]

Definitely the 2019 iPad 7 10,5 inch with Apple Pencil 1.
Software should be Procreate.
She’ll good to go.

As for storage, 128gb should be sufficient for drawing purposes.

 

[RealSkyDiver]

and really make sure it’s the 1 pencil, not the newer 2nd gen which can only be charged on an iPadPro. Kinda annoying I know.

 

[AutomaticApple]

My daughter will be going into college for Art and Design. She's used to canvases, but would like to include digital media.

On a budget, so what iPad, Pencil and software do people suggest for illustrations, watercolor, and abstract painting?

Get the current generation iPad Air for your daughter. It has a slightly larger screen for illustrating.

 

[0128672]

She should be eligible (and you as the parent) for the education discounts too on the iPad, accessories and Applecare+.

Education Pricing and Student Discounts

Receive a discount on a new Mac or iPad for your studies with Apple Education Pricing. Available for students, teachers and staff.

www.apple.com

 

[Marlon DLTH :)]

A new iPad is coming next month, if you can’t wait, you should get the iPad Air. About software, Procreate and Affinity Designer are great options.

 

[Steve686]

See if she would like a Paperfeel screen protector. It gives the smooth glass some texture that really helps control the Apple Pencil.