Feather doesn’t feel like a 3D app.
That’s probably why it works. Built for iPad by Sketchsoft, it rethinks how artists can sketch in three dimensions—without feeling like they’ve just opened Blender by accident.
You’re still drawing. You’re just doing it in space.
Feather uses pressure-sensitive brushes, similar to what you'd expect from apps like Procreate. But instead of a flat canvas, you're navigating a full 3D environment.
You can draw from any angle, move strokes around with a joystick-like control, and even apply lighting and symmetry.
It’s surprisingly intuitive. Most 3D tools are intimidating if you’re coming from 2D. Feather skips the complexity. There’s no rigging, no mesh editing—just strokes that sit in depth.
Artists can import reference images, apply liquify-style distortions, or draw directly on shapes like spheres and cones. You can even preview your sketch in AR, floating in your living room.
At $14.99, it’s not going to break the bank. And for concept artists, storyboarders, or anyone exploring spatial storytelling, it feels like a low-friction way to experiment.
Sketchsoft's in-house artist, Ram (@bodam.sketch), has already shared some mind-bending examples that sit somewhere between drawing and sculpture. They look like concept art you could reach into.
Feather isn’t trying to be a full production tool. It’s not here to compete with the heavyweights. But for quick 3D thinking—without leaving your drawing brain behind—it’s a solid addition to the iPad’s growing creative toolkit.
And it’s fully offline, which is always a nice bonus.
If you’ve been wondering how to dip a toe into 3D without drowning in new tools, this might be your move.
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