Ipad anon again! I’m surprised you don’t use a monitor like the Wacom cintiqs other artists use. Is it easier draw on iPad ? I use the 12.9 myself as a beginner; but it felt weird lol. Do you use any other iPad accessories like the Stand or stuff?

Hello there iPad anon.

I used to use Wacom Intuos in the past before having drawing hiatus. I switched to iPad only when I started to draw lwa. It took me times for adjustment, like the frictionless surface and pencil that’s heavier than Wacom pen. These made my line that isn’t stable out of control lol.

I use matte screen protector to solve the friction problem. However, this kind of protector makes the colour displayed on iPad dimmer in my opinion. For the weight of pencil, I just brought a pencil grip for better hold. You may also want to adjust the colour you see on iPad (Setting -> General -> Accessibility -> Color Filters). Oh one thing to add, regular cleaning of the screen (tissue soaked with a little bit of water will do) is needed as I find dirt sometimes disconnects stroke I draw. I use tri-fold cover for stand, that 30 degrees typing angle is what I use if I draw in front of desk.

After solving these problems, yeah drawing on iPad is easier than using laptop/desktop with graphic tablet in my opinion. That position variation on graphic tablet really takes lots of time and practices to get used to. Also, colour display varies on different monitors. iPad ensures the colour I used won’t be way too off on other’s screen, especially when my monitor isn’t a decent one. Only under one condition iPad is still hard to use…editing text in comic is a hell :(