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Rob Preece

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I have at last taken the plunge and invested in an ipad. What a tool! I no longer have to print multiple photos as reference for my pastels. If I need to look closer at an image a couple of fingers will expand it. 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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I wish you hadn't said that, because I have a horrible feeling I really need to do the same, but hate spending money.....  Go on, continue to extol its virtues - I need convincing!
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Robert I’m just as tight fisted as you, best thing I bought I would not be without my iPad it’s so useful for many reason.  Get yer Wallet out you old skinflint and join the club you won’t regret it . 

Jenny Harris

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Robert, I agree with Paul.  I don’t have an iPhone, but would be quite lost now without my iPad (on my second one). Takes excellent photos which you can easily crop and upload to a site like POL in seconds, or attach to an email - and it has an extremely quick and easy screenshot function.  It’s light and portable and is super quick to start up (unlike my laptop which is often temperamental and can take ages).  I use it a lot to photograph my work as I go along - so much easier to see anything which may need changing when you’re looking at a smaller image, I often take dozens of photos before I’m happy with the final painting.  You won’t regret getting one and will soon wonder how you managed without!

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xxLeaxx xxSapsfordxx

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I would be lost without my iPad too, it’s a great tool and very versatile. I’ve dabbled a bit with doing digital art with it and I’m looking to investigate that further but could never part with my graphite pencils, it’s nice being able to do both. Love the pastel painting you’re doing of the dog on your easel.

Thomas Harrod

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I wish you hadn't said that, because I have a horrible feeling I really need to do the same, but hate spending money.....  Go on, continue to extol its virtues - I need convincing!
Robert Jones, NAPA on 09/11/2022 16:29:18
Robert, David Hockney uses an i Pad for sketching.  Would that induce you to spend a few bob?
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Marjorie Firth

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Buying an ipad some years ago and recently a new ipad is one of the things I don’t regret. It’s paid for itself many times over, it’s invaluable for me re images and ideas for painting - plus so easy to edit and upload an image. 
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Helen Martell

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I went on an art day some years ago which was about drawing / painting on an ipad. We had to purchase the photoshop app prior to the course (which, at that time was a one-off payment of about £5). It was an interesting session and I have used the app numerous times since then also. However, after the loss of some bits of functionality (after 9 good years), and unable to update apps to the latest versions, I had to buy a new one. The photoshop app, (for the newer iPad) however, is now a monthly subscription. I still use the old iPad for some things (including photoshop), and is also handy to have two images on screen to reference when I’m painting.  I agree with what everyone above has said about iPads. I wouldn’t be without it (both of them!)
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Oh Lor' - my wallet is creeping away into hiding..... I'm afraid to open it, in case I let the bats out.... 

PogArt Ti

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All my work I used to do, did follow whether PC monitor displayed reference, or Samsung tablet, or even mobile phone little display... The disadvantage I've found - was the size of digital display. It was always smaller than actual drawing. I did want it to be at same size, to help me compare the outlines, shapes, shadows etc., more correctly. At this point I did treat myself, and have upgraded to 24inch smart TV. Now when I zoom in or out, I'm matching the drawing size 1:1 That was it.

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Stuart Wright

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I have an ipad also, for about a year, procreate is a great painting app, the ipad is so touch sensitive, and i love working in the B pencil.  After a few months of using procreate i realised I could create much more complex and colourful work with it than traditional acrylic, in much less time.