Logging in with a free SketchBook account (with your Autodesk ID or your favourite Social Network’s credentials) you get access to the “Essentials” features: those are more brushes, including blenders, a variety of Copic colours, 3 layers, the famous selection tool and a few other bits. But it works without the need for an account (unlike Adobe Creative Cloud products).

It’s pretty basic, but it lets you test drive the engine and the interface and see if you like it. If you don’t have an account, or you’re not logged in, you’ll have access to the same features that you had in SketchBook Express: six standard brushes, six colour swatches and a colour picker and no layers. The drawing engine is the same across all editions Instead, you can create a free SketchBook account and login right from within the app, unlocking further features. SketchBook is now a single version for both Mac and PC and is completely free when installed. I’ll also give you a quick overview of what’s new and if it actually makes sense to upgrade at all. In this article I’ll tell you the major differences between your many buying options so you can decide which one is best for you. It even has a new icon that sets it apart from the mobile apps – which may change soon, depending on the companies other plans. Meet the new and improved Autodesk SketchBook, sometimes called SketchBook Pro 7. This summer a new version has appeared which introduces new features and a new licensing scheme which cleans up the jungle of SketchBook versions – at least on your desktop. Or so you’d think. If you’ve read my previous article then you know that I’m a big fan of Autodesk SketchBook Pro and its many variations.

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