Digital sculpting on a tablet has never been more accessible, thanks to powerful apps like Nomad Sculpt and ZBrush for iPad. Here, we share the tools we use - from tablets, digital Pencils & protectors - to create detailed 3D models on the go.
This iPad Pro is a powerhouse for digital artists, offering unmatched performance, a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, and ultra-responsive Apple Pencil support.Â
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The Apple Pencil Pro takes digital artistry to the next level with enhanced precision, pressure sensitivity, and tilt control. Designed for seamless integration with the iPad Pro, it offers a natural, responsive feel, making it perfect for sculpting & sketching.
The Samsung Tab S9Â is a budget-friendly option for digital artists & creators looking for a portable, powerful anadroid device. It is recommended on the Nomad Sculpt website. With a vivid display, smooth performance, and stylus compatibility,
This stylus pen is designed for smooth and precise drawing on Android tablets and touch screens. With high sensitivity, palm rejection, and tilt support, it’s perfect for sketching and digital art creation.Â
Keep your Apple Pencil in top shape with tip covers designed to reduce wear and enhance precision. These soft yet durable covers provide a smoother drawing experience while protecting your iPad screen from scratches. Perfect for artists.
Enhance your iPad drawing experience with the Paperlike screen protector. Designed to mimic the feel of real paper, it provides just the right amount of texture and resistance, making or sculpting in Nomad Sculpt feel more natural.Â
These are some of the apps and software that we use in our videos and in our studio.
Nomad Sculpt brings powerful, professional-grade 3D sculpting to the tablet, making it easy to create detailed creatures, characters, and models anywhere. Nomad Sculpt is a must-have tool for digital sculptors on the go!
Bringing the ZBrush experience to the iPad. This app offers sculpting tools for creating highly detailed creatures, characters, and models. ZBrush for iPad is perfect for artists who want to sculpt anywhere.
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Gravity Sketch is a VR-based 3D design and sculpting tool that allows artists, designers, and creatives to build, sketch, and model in an immersive 3D space.Â
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Cozy Blanket is a model optimization iPad app designed for accessible and relaxing retopology, UV unwrapping, and bakking, preparing models for animation, video games and real-time rendering.
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Valence 3D is a 3d modeling app for the iPad and iPhone. It is rich with a powerful suite of polygon & subdivision surface modeling tools.
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Adobe Creative Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for 3D artists, whether you're working on sculpting, texturing, rendering, or animation.
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Bringing digital creations to life is easy with the right 3D printing setup. We’ve tested and recommend the best printers, resins, and accessories to turn your digital sculpts into physical models.
The ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra is a powerhouse resin 3D printer, designed for precision & speed. Featuring high-resolution printing & advanced LCD technology, it delivers ultra-detailed models—perfect for creature designs, miniatures, & prototypes.Â
The ELEGOO Mars 4 is a powerful resin 3D printer. It delivers high-detail prints with ultra-sharp precision. It has an advanced mono LCD screen & enhanced UV light system, it ensures faster curing times and smoother surfaces. It is perfect for miniatures & creature designs.
Designed for ultra-high detail, ELEGOO 8K 3D Printer Resin ensures crisp, precise prints with exceptional smoothness. Whether you're printing miniatures, prototypes, or intricate creature designs, this resin delivers sharp edges and fine textures, making it ideal for high-resolution resin printers.Â
The ELEGOO Mercury 3.0 Plus is a larger, all-in-one solution for post-processing resin 3D prints. With powerful washing and curing functions, it ensures clean, smooth, and fully hardened prints with minimal effort.Â
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Traditional sketching is still an essential part of our creative process. These are our go-to tools, digital drawing apps, premium pens to Moleskine sketchbooks, for capturing ideas and refining creature concepts.
Procreate is a game-changer for digital artists, offering powerful brushes, intuitive controls, and a seamless workflow on the iPad. Whether you're sketching, painting, or designing creatures, this app provides professional-grade tools with the freedom to create anywhere. Perfect for beginners and pros alike!
A must-have for any artist, Moleskine sketchbooks are perfect for capturing ideas, refining creature designs, and experimenting with new concepts. With their high-quality paper and durable covers, they’re ideal for everything from quick sketches to detailed illustrations—whether you're working in pencil, ink, or markers. A timeless tool for every creative!
A reliable choice for precision sketching & detailed line work, this metal mechanical pencil set is perfect for artists & designers. With a sturdy build, comfortable grip, & consistent lead output, these pencils make it easy to refine your drawings with accuracy be it sketching concepts or fine-tuning creature designs.
Unlock new levels of creativity with PurpleMindStudios Procreate Brushes! Designed for artists who want to add unique textures, dynamic strokes, and professional-quality details to their work, these brushes are perfect for sketching, painting, and refining your designs.Â
High-quality visuals and audio make all the difference when sharing your creative work. Here, you’ll find the cameras, microphones, and accessories we use to record tutorials, live streams, and content.
The Sony Alpha 7R V is a high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera built for professional photographers & digital artists. Perfect for capturing reference images.
The Sony ICD-TX660 is a compact, high-quality digital voice recorder designed for crystal-clear audio capture on the go. With its ultra-thin, lightweight design, it easily clips onto clothing or fits in your pocket.
The SAMHOUSING iPad Tripod Stand is a versatile and adjustable stand, perfect for artists, content creators, and professionals who need a stable setup for their iPad.Â
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If you're serious about streaming, recording, or capturing the perfect shot, this Webcam Stand Camera Mount is a game-changer! Designed for flexibility, it is compatible with webcams, cameras, & microphones.
Great artists never stop learning! This section includes our favorite books on creature design, digital art, and business—resources that continue to inspire and educate us.
Anatomy for Sculptors is the ultimate visual guide to human anatomy, designed specifically for sculptors, digital artists, and character designers. This book breaks down complex anatomical structures into clear, easy-to-understand forms.
Form of the Head and Neck is a must-have book for sculptors, digital artists, and character designers looking to master the structure and anatomy of the human head and neck. With detailed breakdowns of bone structure, muscle flow, and form.
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Anatomy of Facial Expressions is an essential guide for sculptors, digital artists, and character designers looking to create realistic, expressive faces. This book dives into the musculature and movement of the face, breaking down how emotions shape expressions.Â
This 2-book set by Steve Brusatte takes readers on an incredible journey through Earth's prehistoric past. Perfect for paleontology enthusiasts & artists 🦖🦣✨
Some tools don’t fit neatly into a category but are still game-changers for our work. This is where we share those hidden gems that make our creative process easier.
An artist glove is an essential tool for digital creators, reducing friction between your hand and the screen while preventing smudges and unwanted touch inputs.Â
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Stay powered up with the Anker 621 Magnetic Battery, a sleek and ultra-portable power bank designed for MagSafe-compatible devices.  A must-have for artists and creators who need power on demand! 🔋⚡
These Body-Kun DX & Body-Chan DX PVC action figures are the ultimate artist reference tools for mastering human anatomy, poses, & proportions. A must-have for a 3D artist looking to improve their figure work!
The Meta Quest 3 is a powerful standalone VR headset that offers enhanced performance, resolution, and mixed-reality capabilities, making it an ideal choice for Gravity Sketch users.Â
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