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Inspiration can strike anywhere. You could get a brilliant idea when you’re out walking the dog, standing in line for your morning cup of joe, or sitting on the john. That’s why it’s always a good idea to be prepared for unexpected bursts of creativity.

1. Get a Tablet Stylus

Most professional artists gave up finger painting sometime around Kindergarten. So why are you still using your finger to create sketches on your iPad? Getting a professional stylus for your tablet is well worth the investment. Plus, a stylus is small enough that it won’t get into the way of your daily routing. Slip it into your pocket or tuck it into one of the compartments of your iPad case. Carrying around a tablet and a stylus is essentially like carrying a work desk with you wherever you go.

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2. Adobe Photoshope Free / Express

There are literally hundreds of drawing apps available for download, but the bulk of them are meant for the masses, allowing people to do stuff like remove red eye from photographs or send funny doodles to their friends. Don’t waste your time on these watered-down apps — go straight to the high quality options that are designed specifically for professional artists.

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And when you want quality, few programs carry the same street cred as Adobe Photoshop. You can download the free version of Adobe Photoshop or upgrade to Express for a measly $9.99.

3. Procreate or ArtRage

Other art programs like Procreate or ArtRage offer different functionality, so I highly recommend that you look around for a program that suits your specific needs. Just become Adobe is the most widely recognized doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the most useful!

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4. Image Sharing Apps

Having a tablet is great if you get a sudden burst of creative energy when you’re nowhere near your work desk, but being away from your office also means that you don’t have access to your colleagues and creative partners. That’s the great thing about tablets — they allow you to easily share information with others so that you can collaborate on projects. You can create a piece of art, upload it to a group sharing program, and then you and your buddy can collectively work on your new idea in real time, despite the fact that he’s sitting on the subway and you’re in a coffee shop. Technology is pretty cool, ain’t it?

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