How to create digital art? Insights from ‘India Art Fair 2024’ artists using iPad and MacBook Pro

Alongside the exhibition, Apple hosted a Today at Apple session, teaching visitors how to draw self-portraits using the iPad.

Artistic Creations Unveiled

Muralist and illustrator Sadhna Prasad presented her work ‘I’ll Be Back,’ a large-scale mural illustrating two worlds – one depicting unsustainable living consequences and the other portraying a reformed humanity. She used Procreate and Procreate Dreams on iPad Pro and plans to turn the mural into an interactive augmented reality (AR) experience using the Artivive app.

Artist’s Recommendation: Procreate Software

When asked about software recommendations for amateur artists, Sadhna Prasad emphasised Procreate, praising its fun and experimental sketching features. She encouraged artists to blend reality with imagination, considering these tools as their creative arsenal.

Ornithoscope: A Unique Audiovisual Experience

Artists Aaron ‘Myles’ Pereira and Ameya Shinde showcased ‘Ornithoscope,’ an immersive audiovisual experience exploring changes in India’s avian biodiversity. Built entirely on MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, the artwork highlights the evolving role of technology in artistic expression.