5 Android Apps Artists MUST Have

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I love apps. Where else can you find so much usefulness or entertainment for little to no money? Shelby has shared with me a list of what she feels are the top 5 Android apps that artists must have.

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5 Android Apps Any Artist MUST Have

The digital age presents a number of challenges and opportunities to artists. An artist looking to break into professional markets needs to adapt to the changes.
There are number of apps that are great for helping artists and photographers adapt. The top five apps for artists and photographers have been chosen because of their capabilities and the quality they produce, and all of them are affordable.
1. Sketchbook Pro
This app is only $4.99 and has a lot to offer any artist hoping to crack the design industry nut. It’s a favorite among design industry professionals because it allows the user to create professional sketches and paintings. There are more than 100 different brushes to choose from and customize, and layer blending as well. The artwork created has high enough quality to be printed on large canvases.
The app also offers a gallery to view your artwork. No more bringing large portfolios to meetings with professionals. Now you can simply show the gallery on the app, displaying an understanding of adapting to technology in addition to displaying your amazing wares.
2. Fresco Paint Pro
This app is great for any painter who is on the go. It runs the artist $2.99 to download, but is well worth the price for all the options available to you. You can import images to use for the app, and export your paintings to Photoshop with all the layers intact. With dozens of brushes, layering and filters, an artist can create and share their work easily.
While traditional painting is still a great medium and still has its place, electronic painting makes selling the artwork to professionals easier. Fresco Paint Pro allows the painter to go anywhere (a park bench, the subway, into nature, or on vacation) without bringing along all the paint and brushes usually necessary. Imagine what Michelangelo could have done with this technology!
3. Adobe Photoshop Touch
This app is a must have for artists and photographers alike. It runs a little higher than the other apps ($9.99) but is well worth the investment. Though Photoshop Touch doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that a PC or Mac version has, the editing tools it does have are more than adequate to allow any artist to work on the go. It also interfaces with a number of other artist apps, making the transition to final touches easier.
Photographers can use Photoshop Touch to show clients what can be done for their photos. It’s a must have addition to any artist’s app list.
4. Sundroid Pro
This app is a must have for any photographer who takes a lot of outdoor photos, and is a steal at only $2.99. Sundroid tells you not only when the sun will rise and set, but what path it takes along the way. Knowing where the sun will be at what time allows a savvy photographer to position his/herself for ideal lighting. Find out what the golden hours of the day are for best photos each and every day.
Have this app on your phone to find out what position would be best on the go.
5. F-Stop Media Gallery
Every artist needs a strong media gallery app to make sharing the art quick and easy. F-Stop is just the app for that, and even better: it’s free! The app allows for image tagging to make sorting through the images in the gallery easier. You can sort your art by category (or client name) and quickly and easily bring up the necessary images without sifting through everything. It’s fast, has HD quality, and each gallery of images can be password protected.
With the changes to technology and the new capabilities it brings, understanding how to use these advancements while protecting your work as an artist is of the utmost importance. Any artist who uses a tablet or mobile device to store and distribute original artwork online needs to also seriously consider investing in safety precautions, especially when it comes to actual financial transactions. An independent artist selling his or her works online should protect all financial information with some kind of mobile protection or Android security software.
Embrace technology and use these great apps to produce even more professional works of art in the future.