Drawing & coloring apps for artists of all stripes
Last updated: October 1, 2019
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or consider Hangman “figure drawing,” there are a myriad of apps to help you (literally) tap into your creativity. Here are five of our favorites.
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EveryoneWhy we love this
- 1Get creative with textures and more than 10 brushes, plus “Smart Borders” to keep even the wildest scribbles inside the lines
- 2Explore a broad range of coloring books, from “Birds & Blooms” and “Anime Kitten” to “Mandala Pattern”
- 3Transform your own pictures into coloring pages, draw your own mandalas, and create pixel art from scratch
SketchBook - draw and paint
Everyone
Why we love this
- 1Make detailed illustrations with a dizzying array of customizable brushes and the option to scan your own line art – all free
- 2Turn your drawing into a time-lapse movie – SketchBook will speed up the footage for quick playback
- 3Smooth out bumpy lines and imperfect circles with precision tools like predictive stroke
Why we love this
- 1Let your imagination run wild with advanced tools and an infinite canvas – extend it as far as you want in any direction
- 2Drag menus around your canvas and customize the Tool Wheel’s size and contents (with your eight go-to tools)
- 3Create for free or choose the upgrade that works for you, from a-la-carte brush packs to a subscription for everything
Flipaclip: Cartoon Animation Creator & Art Studio
Everyone
Contains ads
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Offers in-app purchasesWhy we love this
- 1Bring animations to life frame by frame, with simple drawing tools and an easy-to-use timeline
- 2Level up your creation with multiple layers, imported images or videos, and audio
- 3Choose the perfect canvas size for where you share: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more
Adobe Illustrator Draw
Everyone
Why we love this
- 1Make layered vector artwork you can zoom up to 64x with this designer-beloved app
- 2Customize brush opacity, color, taper, and more – with previews for each stroke as you choose
- 3Adobe integration lets you export layered images to Photoshop with layers preserved, access your Creative Cloud libraries, and more
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