Ben Brady
Ben is an artist and illustrator based in Bristol. He works in traditional woodcut, drawing and digital mediums. For Creative Bloq, he reviews drawing tablets and styluses, as well as the latest and greatest digital software for artists. His artwork has been exhibited across Bristol, and his words have also appeared in ImagineFX magazine.
Latest articles by Ben Brady
How to check your iPad's battery health
By Ben Brady last updated
It’s surprising this isn't a feature yet, but with a bit of detective work it’s possible.
How to Bookmark on iPad
By Ben Brady published
A handy guide to saving your favourite websites.
How to delete apps on iPad
By Ben Brady published
The apps you can remove completely, and the apps you can’t.
How to screen record on an iPad
By Ben Brady published
Learn how to screen record on iPad by following these simple steps.
How to clear cache on iPad
By Ben Brady published
Boost performance and free up space with these easy steps.
How to split screen on an iPad
By Ben Brady published
Plus, the difference between Split Screen and Stage Manager.
How to screenshot on an iPad
By Ben Brady published
The quickest and easiest ways to screen grab.
How to turn off an iPad
By Ben Brady published
Whatever model you have, here’s how to shut it down and force a restart if needed.
PaperTouch Pro screen protector for iPad review
By Ben Brady last updated
A very pronounced textured surface for artists coveting that paper-like feel.
Huion Inspiroy H420X review
By Ben Brady last updated
Its small, cheap, and the probably the best place to start in the world of graphics tablets.
Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit iPad screen protector review
By Ben Brady published
A hardy screen protector offering simplicity of instalment by way of a handy installation kit.
How to get started with woodcut printmaking
By Ben Brady published
Lino printing's older cousin is fun, effective, and produces beautiful results.
Adonit Note+ review
By Ben Brady last updated
The Adonit Note+ for newer iPads offers the highlights of an Apple Pencil for a fraction of the price.
Huion Kamvas 16 (2021) review
By Ben Brady published
The medium-sized Huion Kamvas 16 gets an update, but is it enough?
Huion HS610 review
By Ben Brady published
A generous amount of customizable shortcut keys, plus a touch wheel, makes this a good 1st time buy.
Huion Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5K) review
By Ben Brady published
The latest model in the Huion Kamvas range packs a visual punch, but what else?
Huion Inspiroy H1060P review
By Ben Brady published
The Huion Inspiroy series are many, as are their variances, but this basic all-rounder is a good staple.
The Huion Q11K review
By Ben Brady published
Huion's Inspiroy range are great for those with a budget, and this one delivers in size and stylus sensitivity.
OPPO Find X5 Pro review
By Ben Brady published
Is the superb camera and phone's performance worth the steep price?
Paperlike Review
By Ben Brady last updated
Paperlike screen protector adds extra flourish to the iPad drawing and writing experience in a combo that's hard to beat.
Affinity Photo 1.10 review
By Ben Brady published
All the tools, speed, and performance you could need to get the best from your photo, art and design work.
Affinity Publisher 10 review
By Ben Brady published
Affinity Publisher is an excellently priced and well formed piece of software that delivers on all fronts.
Adonit Pro 4 review
By Ben Brady last updated
A basic yet stylish offering for a general use stylus that certainly looks the part.
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