iPastels vs Real Art Academy

A painting app for all artists, whether you’re experienced or just starting out. Perfect for creating beautiful works of art or a quick sketch whenever and wherever you have a burst of inspiration. You can also try out ideas and compositions before starting on a new painting in real life, or practise and refine your skills, all without the added cost of art supplies. • LIFELIKE PASTEL SIMULATION • The app features live-calculated brushes and strokes, making a realistic pastel simulation possible. Painting tools include soft pastels, oil pastels, pastel pencils, smudge tool, and more. • REALISTIC PAPER/CANVAS TEXTURES • When creating a new picture, a unique, non-repeating paper texture is generated that will interact in real-time with the live-calculated strokes you paint. You can change the default-generated texture to, for example, canvas, which goes great with oil pastels! • PRECISE COLOR BLENDING • When painting, especially with soft pastels, use Smudge or the Cotton Swab to blend and smoothen the colors right on the paper, as you would in real life. With oil pastels, in addition to smudging, the blending is often done by the pastel sticks themselves (for best results, reduce the force or use a similar or lighter color). If you use an Apple Pencil, it will feel incredibly realistic if you use the stylus to draw and use your finger to Smudge (assigned as a 2nd tool)! • FINGERTIP = STROKE SIZE • When you paint, the app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen and changes the stroke size accordingly. Apply just the corner of your fingertip for a thin line, or the whole fingerprint area for a broad stroke. A 2nd tool assigned to your finger will still use this feature, so don’t ignore it just because you have an Apple Pencil! • LEFT-HANDED? • Just swipe the toolbar over to the other side! • PARAMETERS CAN BE CHANGED LIVE • Use any buttons or controls to change/adjust color, size, force, simultaneously while painting. • UNIVERSAL PURCHASE • If you choose to buy the Pro upgrade, this one-time in-app purchase will unlock all Pro features in the app on all available platforms (iPad-iPhone-Mac)! • METAL • The engine is based on Metal, with 128-bit color and floating-point arithmetic. • SWIFT • The app was developed entirely using Swift (earlier versions used C++). • APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • FULL SCREEN PAINTING • SEAMLESS PATTERN EDITING MODE • • DARK MODE • LANDSCAPE • PORTRAIT • WIDE COLOR • • MULTIPLE LAYERS • PHOTO TRACING MODE (Pro feature) •

Guided by artist Patricia Otero, the Real Art Academy offers a comprehensive video catalog designed for those who want to master realism. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this is your space to learn, grow, and create lifelike works of art using pastel techniques. || Explore the Video Catalog || · Pastel Technique Tutorials Unlock the secrets of blending, shading, and layering to bring your creations to life. Watch step-by-step videos that guide you through essential techniques. · A Growing Library of Realism Content Dive into an ever-expanding collection of videos, from in-depth courses to quick tips and process showcases. New videos are regularly added to keep your inspiration flowing. · For All Levels of Learning Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced skills, you’ll find tutorials tailored to every level. · Art for Relaxation and Inspiration Not every video is a lesson. Sit back and enjoy calming art sessions, observing Patricia’s process as she transforms pastels into lifelike portraits. · Beyond Art: Launch Your Career Access videos that teach the business of art, covering branding, marketing, pricing, and sales to help you turn your passion into a profession. || Join a Global Community || The Real Art Academy isn’t just about videos—it’s a vibrant community of artists and students from around the world. Share your artwork, receive feedback directly from Patricia, and connect with like-minded creators. Together, we grow, learn, and inspire one another. Join the Real Art Academy and immerse yourself in a supportive space that combines expert instruction, a rich catalog of videos, and a global community of art enthusiasts. Whether you want to learn, create, or connect, this is your home for mastering realism. -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Real Art Academy offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://my.realartacademy.com/terms -Privacy Policy: https://my.realartacademy.com/privacy