![]() Specialized panels like the Brush Designer must float, and cannot be docked. You can dock certain favorite panels on the side of the window. That proved more convenient and less disorienting than moving my arm around a tablet and depending on my iffy hand-eye coordination to tap the canvas at exactly the right spot. That interface may come naturally to some users, especially if they are using a pen tablet to draw by hand, though drawing with the mouse works well too.įor digital painters accustomed to a more traditional software layout featuring panels and tool windows positioned on either side of the canvas, ArtRage now has a new docking mode that lets you choose commands from a familiar pulldown menu descending from a menu bar, and allows you to float or dock the panels at the side of the window, where you can hide and show their contents. Select from a variety of tools on the tool picker at the bottom left side of the canvas and then mix colors from the color picker on the right side. Docking modeĪrtRage’s default interface is non-traditional, set up as a modified artist easel, where you can view and select all the available tools and colors, punctuated by independent pods that offer a diverse array of features like stickers, stencils, tracing, references, and color samples. Version 5 promotes increased flexibility and encourages greater skills, but doesn’t force them on anyone who just wants to noodle around and have fun drawing and painting. Overall Impression If you're looking for a full-fledged art program for your iPhone, you may want to keep looking.ArtRage concentrated on all the right things for the version 5 upgrade: workflow, layers, multiple documents, improvements in rotating and transforming canvases, sleek tools, and added options for creating and tweaking brushes and integrating perspective. Trust me when I say… Murphy was an optimist… if an app can crash, I can make it happen. The application is quick to respond and has yet to give even the slightest indication that it's remotely capable of crashing. In my opinion, this is their weakest area in the software.ĪrtRage seems to be turning out top-notch iOS applications. Similar to the iPad variant, the iPhone has a clunky file management interface. ![]() The reason for this is the obvious lack of screen real estate available on the iPhone. There is also no option of keeping the entire set present while working. The only difference is that the iPhone version brings up a full screen for tool selection. Accessing the toolset and color wheel is identical in the iPhone version as it is on the iPad version. While it's not as robust as it's iPad counterpart, the interface is clean and intuitive. But, considering the small screen size, the tools present do seem adequate. It boils down to this… the iPhone version only comes with the Basic Artist Tools: Oil Brush, Pencil, Palette Knife, Paint Tube, Color Sampler, Crayon, and Eraser. Surprisingly, some of the tools present in the iPad version and missing in the iPhone version. Just like the iPad version, the iPhone version doesn't include all of the tools present in the desktop versions. Overall, ArtRage for iPad is an absolutely a keeper! Whether you're on the go, or just sitting on your favorite couch… ArtRage for iPad is an excellent creative companion for both the novice and professional. I found myself having to tap a few of the buttons in order to find the options I needed. My only gripe with the iPad version is how the file management (Gallery) is handled. Alternatively, you may choose to minimize the panels, only showing the currently selected tool. An excellent feature is having the option to keep the toolset and color wheel present at all times. ![]() Honestly, it has so much to offer, that I didn't miss those tools at all.Īll of the tools are accessible by tapping on the designated corner, and the color wheel is accessible by tapping on the opposite corner. The iPad version comes with most of the tools with the exception of the Effects Tools ('Gloop' Pen, Sticker Spray, Selection Tool, Transformation Tool, Text Tool) and the Utility Tools (Cloner, Gradient Fill, Pattern Fill). If you look at the comparison chart, you'll notice there are some tools that are present in the desktop versions that are missing in the iPad version. ![]() If you're looking to create that digital masterpiece on the go, and more importantly, you're looking to do it on a budget… ArtRage for iPad is a good place to start. ![]()
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