This feature allows you to rest your hand on the screen while drawing, meaning you don’t need to do the awkward hover of the hand above the screen when you’re drawing. One thing that can take a little getting used to when you’re drawing on a tablet is the clever palm rejection technology.

Drawing on the iPad: understand palm rejection What are the thickest and thinnest lines you can draw – and how precise can you get in between? You want this to become an intuitive process, so you have a distinct sense of the quality of lines that different pressure levels will produce. Load up your drawing app of choice, or just the basic Notes app, and spend some time experimenting with different pressure levels. The only way you’ll be able to get used to how the pressure sensitivity feels and functions is through practice. One of the headline features of the Apple Pencil is the fact that it boasts pressure sensitivity – so take the time to get used to it. You can use pressure sensitivity on an iPad to naturally draw thin and thick lines (Image credit: Onfokus / Getty) Autodesk Sketchbook – An approachable and easy app for artists.ĭrawing on the iPad: using pressure sensitivity.Affinity Designer - Almost limitless tools for design, branding and art.Linea Sketch - A free sketching app for iPad.Adobe Illustrator - Works great with an Apple Pencil for 2D designs.Procreate - 2D and 3D painting app that offers professional results.There will be nowhere near the level of depth and functionality you get with dedicated drawing apps like Procreate, ArtRage or Affinity Designer but as a place to just get used to how the Apple Pencil feels and works, it’s perfect. You can doodle with ease on a default iOS app, like Notes or Pages, and still have a few different pens and colours to play with. We’ve collated a few of our absolute favourites in our guide to the best drawing apps for iPad, so head there if you need some inspiration.Īn important thing to note, however, is that if you simply want to start drawing, you already have everything you need. There are loads of terrific iPad drawing apps out there, a mix of paid-for and free. Simple sketches are easy to do in the Notes app, making it the ideal place to get used to the basics (Image credit: Apple)

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