When it comes to creating Sea Life Art I use a variety of different media. Below is a selection of artistic equipment, tools and technology that I love. As an Amazon Associate I do get commissions for purchases made through links on this page. This money helps to support Sea Life Art and future projects.
Probably my best investment of 2020! I truly love the new iPad Pro for its arty tech, portability and power. I opted for the smaller 11 inch iPad Pro so I could take it everywhere. For viewing artwork on a bigger screen, I simply AirDrop it over to my Mac.
Buy NowI read a lot of reviews prior to buying this tech that said the second generation Apple Pencil was far superior to the first. Personally, I’ve found its pinpoint accuracy to be a revelation. I love using it to draw, and also as a navigational tool.
Buy NowHaving two young boys means my home is often a little crazy, plus my eldest loves to draw! We all know the iPad Pro is not cheap, so buying some protection is advisable, especially if you’re letting your kids have a go.
Buy NowI bought this case for added protection, since the iPad Pro is a valuable investment worth some extra care. The case looks pretty smart and can hold an iPad Pro inside a soft-shell case, giving twice the protection! I like the idea of driving to the beach on a stormy day, sitting in my car and sketching the waves, so having a decent case is important.
Buy NowRecommended to me by a good mate, this screen cleaner is super quick and easy to use. A good buy if (like me!) you have young kids with sticky fingers touching your screen – we gotta keep our screens shiny!
Buy NowWhen it comes to editing the Sea Life Art website, adding new artwork or writing stories, I turn to my MacBook. I did a lot of my earlier sea life drawings on paper, later scanning them and adding colour with Photoshop. For tasks like file compression or adding typography, I find the Mac a godsend.
Buy NowWhen creating digital art or assets it’s important to maintain up-to-date backups. I have always liked the look and feel of the LaCie Rugged, with its sturdiness and compact size. My advice is to have a few backups (I own a couple of these).
Buy NowI will often pick up a decent sketchbook or two from The Range – I think their art department is awesome! That said, I have purchased a few of these Daler Rowney sketchbooks online, and they are fantastic. Quality paper makes all the difference when drawing or painting, so for your special sketches these are a great investment.
Buy NowA quality built pen delivering fine lines and high precision arty doodles! With a huge range of nibs to choose from, this pen ideal for artists, illustrators and designers. Being water resistant, they don’t smudge – a big pro for someone like me who draws by the sea. But then, who likes a smudgy pen?
Buy NowTidy Design create bespoke websites for a variety of sectors and industries. Although web design is their core business, they also enjoy online marketing, graphic design, branding and illustration projects.
View WebsiteVan Walt offers equipment to monitor the environment, including the sea. From water quality, rising sea levels to monitoring the impact of off-shore wind farms. We have equipment from the smallest datalogger to fully integrated Telemetry Systems, delivering vital data directly to your desktop, tablet or mobile phone.
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Visit WebsiteIf you would like to add your logo and company bio here then please email sponsors[at]sealifeart.co.uk today! We have limited space so be quick, this sponsored link will be visible on every page, so the more art we add the more links you will obtain - how cool is that!
About usIf you would like to add your logo and company bio here then please email sponsors[at]sealifeart.co.uk today! We have limited space so be quick, this sponsored link will be visible on every page, so the more art we add the more links you will obtain - how cool is that!
About usIf you would like to add your logo and company bio here then please email sponsors[at]sealifeart.co.uk today! We have limited space so be quick, this sponsored link will be visible on every page, so the more art we add the more links you will obtain - how cool is that!
About usIf you would like to add your logo and company bio here then please email sponsors[at]sealifeart.co.uk today! We have limited space so be quick, this sponsored link will be visible on every page, so the more art we add the more links you will obtain - how cool is that!
About usIf you would like to add your logo and company bio here then please email sponsors[at]sealifeart.co.uk today! We have limited space so be quick, this sponsored link will be visible on every page, so the more art we add the more links you will obtain - how cool is that!
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