- Finger Drawing with an iPad 2 -

I got an iPad 2 (32 gigs). Yay....I've been wanting an iPad ever since they first came out. I received mine in the mail three days ago. I immediately downloaded several art apps to try out. I'll be posting some drawings (or paintings) done on these different apps. Although I've been drawing on the computer since the 80's, drawing on the iPad is the best way that I've found so far, mainly because your finger or stylus is directly in contact with your drawing on the screen, as opposed to using a separate tablet, like a Wacom.


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- A PORTRAIT SKETCH, USING A NEW TOOL -

I tried a quick sketch of a good friend and artist Richard LaForti using a new tool: the Micron Pigma Brush Pen. It was challenging and a little harder than using the standard Micron 005 pen that I'm used to. The ink is archival and waterproof when it's completely dry. I did the drawing on a sheet of Strathmore Smooth Bristol paper. (100 lb.) It's a nice smooth surface to work on.


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- A SURREAL IMPROVISATION WITH PEN AND INK -

Some call this doodling, but I take it pretty seriously and have done scores of these little pen and ink drawings. I like to put a small drawing in the middle of a large piece of paper to give it a little more drama, I guess :). This one is available on eBay right now at a very affordable price. If you want to take a look click here.


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