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iPad Pro Ipad for art?
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Yes: The 11” is fine for art.
Weight is subjective.
Weight is subjective.
Screen size, it matters very little what size you go for. You simply zoom into a selected area on both.
I use Procreate on my 12.9”. It would display the same image on a 11” model, only I would have to zoom in a little extra on the smaller screen.... not a great amount though.
I use Procreate on my 12.9”. It would display the same image on a 11” model, only I would have to zoom in a little extra on the smaller screen.... not a great amount though.
You can readily do art with smaller tablets - I've seen people use iPad minis for the purpose. I have a 10.5" iPad and it gives me no problems, so either 11" or 12.9" should do just fine.
A matter of preference.
I’m doing fine with my 11” and my previous 9,7”.
The 12,9” is too big for my liking. Too cumbersome for handheld / lap use.
I’m doing fine with my 11” and my previous 9,7”.
The 12,9” is too big for my liking. Too cumbersome for handheld / lap use.
11 is too tiny for art work, you'll find yourself pinching the screen a lot more. 12.9" is perfect size, size of an A4 paper. Unless you think the extra 170 grams is too unwieldy definitely go for the 12.9"
It depends on how long your work sessions are.
The ideal ergonomics for drawing-related activities are to have a large surface - 24 to 36 inches - at a drafting table type angle. You should be seated like at a desk with legs at 90, maybe alternating with standing every hour or two. And then while seated your torso is erect and you’re looking a couple degrees down.
The larger surface is so you can lock your wrist and be pivoting your elbow and shoulder without lifting your arm too much.
The longer your work sessions, the closer to this ergonomic ideal you’ll want to get so you don’t injure yourself.
Obviously 12.9” or 11” are smaller than this, so you should limit your work session length to just a couple hours or something short like that.
But at least you should prop up your iPad on a stand so you’re not hunched over, and if possible have it connected to an external display with the top edge a couple inches above eye height.
For really short sessions, especially when highly mobile, a tablet holder is really helpful. There are ones on amazon with rings that swivel 360. You can put your hand in the ring or even forearm and hold it in different positions.
Generally, think of smaller versions as shorter session devices.
The ideal ergonomics for drawing-related activities are to have a large surface - 24 to 36 inches - at a drafting table type angle. You should be seated like at a desk with legs at 90, maybe alternating with standing every hour or two. And then while seated your torso is erect and you’re looking a couple degrees down.
The larger surface is so you can lock your wrist and be pivoting your elbow and shoulder without lifting your arm too much.
The longer your work sessions, the closer to this ergonomic ideal you’ll want to get so you don’t injure yourself.
Obviously 12.9” or 11” are smaller than this, so you should limit your work session length to just a couple hours or something short like that.
But at least you should prop up your iPad on a stand so you’re not hunched over, and if possible have it connected to an external display with the top edge a couple inches above eye height.
For really short sessions, especially when highly mobile, a tablet holder is really helpful. There are ones on amazon with rings that swivel 360. You can put your hand in the ring or even forearm and hold it in different positions.
Generally, think of smaller versions as shorter session devices.
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I have the 11 inch. It is perfectly O.K. for all things creative. It is noticeably lighter than the 12.9 as well.
Source of my information is that I have the small one and my BF has the big one.
Source of my information is that I have the small one and my BF has the big one.