I recently got an iPad and I’m really interested in finding some good coloring apps. I’ve tried a few free ones, but they didn’t have the variety or features I was hoping for. I love digital art and would appreciate any recommendations for apps that have great tools and a wide selection of colors and designs. Any suggestions?
For anyone who’s tried a few free apps and found them lacking, one app you might want to consider is ‘Procreate.’ It’s not exactly a coloring book app, but it’s incredibly versatile and offers a mind-blowing array of tools. You get layers, a broad selection of brushes, and a highly customizable color wheel. You can easily import various coloring pages to practice on. The interface is intuitive once you get used to it, and it’s designed for both beginner and professional digital artists.
Another option is ‘Pigment.’ This one is more of a traditional coloring app and comes with hundreds of designs and a variety of brushes. People love it because you can actually feel like you’re coloring with a physical medium. The app offers realistic coloring experience where you can shade and layer colors just like you would with real pencils or markers.
‘Lake’ is another great contender, particularly if you’re into supporting individual artists. The app collaborates with artists to bring unique coloring pages, and they too offer various brush types and a lovely palette of colors. It’s less about extreme customization and more about enjoying the art of coloring with some beautifully curated designs.
You should also check out ‘Colorfy.’ It’s packed with a wide range of palettes and has an easy-to-use interface. However, some users have pointed out that a lot of the good stuff is behind a paywall, so that’s something to keep in mind.
If you’re looking for something more technically advanced, “Adobe Fresco” could be a great option too. It combines raster and vector tools, letting you experiment with a mixed media approach that could take your digital art to the next level.
Finally, don’t overlook ‘Recolor.’ This coloring book app is incredibly popular and offers a huge variety of designs and patterns, from mandalas to animals to intricate designs. Plus, it has regular updates and new content to keep you engaged.
So yeah, each of these apps has its strengths depending on what you’re looking for. If you want purely coloring book apps, Lake, Pigment, Colorfy, and Recolor are perfect. But if you’re looking into the broader scope of digital art, then Procreate and Adobe Fresco are top-tier. Happy coloring!
I hear ya on the hunt for the perfect coloring apps! Yozora gave some solid advice up there. I’ve explored these apps too and have a few extra thoughts. For starters, while ‘Procreate’ is epic for all-round digital artistry, if you specifically want a coloring book vibe, you might not want to jump straight in. It’s overkill unless you aim to broaden your digital art arsenal.
On the other hand, ‘Pigment’ is pretty close to recreating the feeling of coloring IRL. But, Pigment does have a freemium model, meaning you might run into limitations unless you cough up some cash. Just a heads up.
‘Lake’ is a hidden gem in the realm of digital coloring, especially for its artist collaborations. But the designs can sometimes get artsy and less “color to unwind” if you know what I mean. Awesome if you vibe with it, but might not be everyone’s jam.
Surprisingly, one app that’s not always on the radar is ‘Happy Color.’ It’s got a different approach – more like a paint-by-numbers system. It’s super relaxing, plus it doesn’t require much brainwork. Perfect for mindless unwind after a long day.
And if accessibility to a huge range of designs without paying through the nose is what you’re after, ‘Coloring Book for Me & Mandala’ deserves a mention. It’s kinda overlooked but is packed with a treasure trove of designs, and it’s pretty solid for beginners.
For sheer variety and if you’re up for subscription, ‘Recolor’ swings into the premium territory but boy, is it packed! And let’s not forget frequent updates mean you’re always getting fresh content to dive into.
Sure, those are my two cents. Have fun coloring!