European Art HD - iPad app with 800 works of art

Takeaway: Another great app recommendation, currently free, from the art teacher, Joe Peterson, here at P. S. 10...

Mr. Joe, as I mentioned previously, is not only an art app connoisseur but he uses his iPad constantly, fully integrating in within his instructional framework. So, when Mr. Joe forwards an app suggestion I listen and download...

SketchBook Pro for iPad - on sale!

Takeaway: A great app recommendation, currently discounted, from the art teacher, Joe Peterson, here at P. S. 10... 




Mr. Joe, as he is known, has already maxed out a 16 GB iPad and is on his way to maxing out his 64 GB (not sure what we'll give him when that happens...). He is not only an art app connoisseur but he uses his iPad throughout the day for demonstrations, tactile interaction, as an overall added resource to a traditional art classroom. He usually ends the day with about 27% of battery life left...

Everything Butt Art - Learn to draw iOS app

I came across this interesting app, Everything Butt Art (iTunes link) thanks to Mashable.

It's a very cool little how-to drawing app that teaches the basics of drawing on the premise that everything starts out looking like a butt.



The app comes with 3 free tutorials and in-app purchase ability for up to 24 more (each $0.99).

Below is a quick video of the opening page and my first attempt at the Gorrilla.

The app has spoken instructions and a guidebok of how to draw, which also features a voice-over option (very nice for students who may struggle with reading).

A very nicely done app with basic free functions. Buying all the drawing tutorials would cost a pretty penny but the freebies & ability to free-draw are enough to make it a worthy download, especially for those working with lower-grade students.

Click here for the iTunes page to download...