But its UI is one of the best for newcomers, as it hides a lot of its depth behind sliders and easily-clicked palettes and drop-down lists.

In fact, there are many new features behind the scenes designed to bring the software up to date without compromising ease of use, which ArtRage is known for. Some might criticize that chunky UI that hasn’t really changed since the iPad was released 18 years ago, but this version of ArtRage has a homey, strong feel. The UI is bold and chunky but very easy to use (Image Credit: Ian Dean)įor this review I’m using an older Wacom Studio tablet running Windows 11, and the ArtRage Vitae is a surprisingly smooth experience. Plus I’m using the rival app Rebel 5, which is closer to the ArtRage Vita in features and paint simulation, although it’s more expensive. If you’re thinking about buying the ArtRage Vitae, you can take a look at our guide to the best drawing tablet as well as our list of the best software for digital artists.įor this review I have been using ArtRage Vitae for several months, working on various paintings and even NFT art. The ArtRage Vitae mainline version replaces ArtRage 6 and aims to replace the painting app with a host of new features designed to appeal to studios from mobile and tablet devices and on desktop – including new collaboration, sharing and recording. Many new features designed to captivate the studio

You can pick it up through the developer’s website. But for those apps costing you more money, the ArtRage Vitae remains an affordable buy – the Mac and PC versions are $80 / £80, while the iPad and Android versions are only $4.99 / £3.49. There’s a lot of competition in ArtRage these days, not least from more robust and feature-rich software like Corel Painter 2022 and Rebelle 5. Its rendering and imitation of real oils and watercolors has always been one of the best. The joy of ArtRage has always been its simplicity and accessible toolset. ArtRage Vitae is the newest version of one of the oldest digital painting apps that found its fans on the iPad when plein air painting started taking flight.

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