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Computers, Tech & Digital Art Tools

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The technology related items I use to run my art business.
 
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It prints up to 13x19, Scans up to 11x17, has 2 trays, and breaths life into my art business. This is the second epson workforce I've had. My first one lasted me 5 years after vigorous use; still works, its a family printer now. He's retired.
My Printer That I LOVE - Epson Workforce Pro WF-7840 Wireless All-in-One Wide-Format Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13" x 19", Copy, Scan and Fax, 50-Page ADF, 500-sheet Paper Capacity, 4.3" Screen
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I plugged my desktop computer (when I had one) and printer into this and then this into the wall, and if the power flickers or goes out, I have half an hour to finish what I was working on, save, and safely shut down my computer instead of loosing ev...
Backup Power for When the Power Goes Out - APC UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, 600VA Backup Battery Power Supply, BE600M1 Back-UPS with USB Charger Port
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Kelly's Specs: Apple MacBook Pro M1 Chip, 13 inch 16GB RAM 256GB Storage Space Gray. 
I actually have an earlier version of this with an M1 chip. But my specs are all the minimum except I went up to 16GB RAM instead of the standard 8GB RAM. The heaviest programs I run on it are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premier, an... 
 
Current Version of Laptop - Apple MacBook Pro M2 Chip (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (2022 Model) - Z16R0005S
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Again, this is a slightly newer version, I got my iPad in 2021. I draw with Clip Studio Paint on my iPad, and play DisneyPlus… that's pretty much it. 
Current Version on iPad - Apple 2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular, 512GB) - Space Gray (6th Generation)
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be sure to check what pencil goes with you iPad. It won't come with one, and some are only compatable to Gen 2 pencils or Gen 1 pencils :) 
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
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Make sure you get the one for your generation of iPad. It changes a little year to year… or so they tell me.
My iPad Pro Case - ZUGU Case for 2021/2022 iPad Pro 12.9 inch 5th / 6th Gen - Slim Protective Case - Apple Pencil Charging - Magnetic Stand & Sleep/Wake Cover (Fits Model #’s A2378, A2379, A2461, A2462) - Stealth Black
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I use this stand for my iPad when I'm drawing to avoid upper back/shoulder/neck pain. If I had a bluetooth keyboard/mouse, I'd also use it to hold my laptop taller. 
iPad Stand - SOUNDANCE Laptop Stand, Aluminum Computer Riser, Ergonomic Laptops Elevator for Desk, Metal Holder Compatible with 10 to 15.6 Inches Notebook Computer, Silver
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I love how cute it looks on my keys, and it can sit on my desk with me too.
Airpods Case - Lupct Green Camera Compatible with Airpods 1/2 Case Silicone,Cute Cartoon 3D Cool Air pods Design Cover, Fun Kawaii Fashion Stylish Funny Cases for Kids Girls Teens Boys Character Skin Keychain Airpod
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PopSockets PopGrip: Phone Grip and Phone Stand, Collapsible, Swappable Top, Magichroma
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KMC 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip 2-Pack, 900 Joules, 4-Foot Extension Cord, Overload Protection, Black
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I have the medium size and have pretty small hands. Used to avoid my hand sticking to my iPad screen and avoids grinding oil into the surface.
Digital Art Glove - SmudgeGuard2 (Medium)
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