Mastering Paper

To draw straight lines on the iPad in apps that don’t have a ruler tool, I use whatever straight edge I have laying around: plastic ruler, book cover, piece of cardboard, notepad, etc.

With Paper by WeTransfer you can only export as large as your iPad’s native resolution. If you care about getting more pixels out of your Paper art than the largest iPad Pro¹ is the way to go. Larger screen == higher resolution!

How to switch tools in the app Paper for iPad and iPhone.

A smooth gradient can be achieved layering washes of watercolor on top of each other. Speed and pressure play an important role in how clean of a tone you end up with. My Paper app basics guide explains all the nuances of the watercolor brush and techniques for using it.

Paper comes to the iPhone with productivity boosting features like photo import, text notes, grid view, rotate, and more.

Learn how to create impressive effects with 53’s Pencil stylus and Paper app, using exclusive features like Blend and Surface Pressure.

Learn Paper’s faux layer technique and how it can aid in sketching and tracing on iPad.

Learn how to draw stars, galaxies, planets, black holes and more with Paper on iPad and 53’s Pencil stylus.

Tutorial explaining how to use Paper’s new color picker tool to sample, mix, and share colors.

An avid Paper creator’s impressions of FiftyThree’s new iPad stylus, Pencil.

Download these templates for Paper and discover how to use Mix to Learn, Sketch, Play, Write, Design, and Think.

Learn how to use Paper’s eraser tool to undo and cover-up mistakes on iPad.

Documented bugs and other strange behaviors found in Paper for iOS version 2.0.0 when using Pencil.

Mix by FiftyThree makes finding, sharing, and learning from inspiring Paper creators easy and fun.

Discover the secrets of Paper’s newly updated watercolor brush in this short tutorial and video.

How to use the grid method of drawing to improve your accuracy when drawing with the app Paper on iPad.

Learn how to reposition Paper’s zoom loupe mid-stroke to help add detail to your drawings.

Advanced Paper tutorials and techniques for drawing and painting faces with an iPad.

Learn the basics of iPad drawing and painting with the app Paper by WeTransfer (formerly 53).

How to use blind contour line drawing and the iPad app Paper, to improve hand eye coordination and observation skills.

How to adjust the Pogo Connect’s pressure sensitivity setting with firmware v1.1.0.

Tutorials for drawing bricks, wood, and rock textures with the Paper app on iPad.

53’s Pencil stylus and new Blend feature is full of promise. Here’s a taste of what is possible when using both.

Impressions of a handmade Moleskine book designed and printed on iPad with the app Paper.

Techniques for drawing water and waves using the app Paper on iPad.

iPad tutorials and techniques for drawing blue skies, clouds, and sunsets with the app Paper.

Techniques on how to draw trees, grass, and other foliage using the Paper app on iPad.

An introduction to Paper’s tools and how best to exploit them for drawing realistically.

The Pogo Connect is an iPad stylus that brings pressure sensitivity and enhanced functionality to devices and apps that support it.

Quick tutorial for drawing faceless (e.g., PaperFaces) portraits on iPad with the Paper app.

Learn how I draw hair quickly with the Paper app for iPad.

How to sketch faceless (e.g., PaperFaces) portraits and landscapes on an iPad, with the app Paper.