1 October 2011: Come see ArtRage at the IAMDA Mobile Art Con.
ArtRage is on show at the 2011 IAMDA MobileArtCon in New York. For details on the convention, check out the IAMDA site here.
10 August 2011: ArtRage for iPad 1.2 with Script Recorder Released.
ArtRage for iPad 1.2 is now available on the App Store or as a free update for current users. With the new Script Recorder you can record your paintings on the iPad then play them back at higher resolution on a desktop computer. For more details see here.
9 August 2011: ArtRage for iPad on the AppAdvice.com Hobbies AppList!
ArtRage has been included among the entries in the AppAdvice.com AppList covering hobbies. Check it out, along with a range of other apps for hobbyists of all kinds. To see the full list, click here.
26 July 2011: ArtRage Studio & Studio Pro 3.5.1 Update Released.
ArtRage Studio and Studio Pro 3.5.1 are now available for download from the Member Area. Information on changes in this version can be found in this thread.
26 July 2011: ArtRage 3.5 Studio Pro Demo Now Available.
The ArtRage Demos Page has been updated with version 3.5 of the Studio Pro Demo. The 30 day demo offers you the chance to try out the features of the latest version of ArtRage Studio Pro, including save and export of images up to 1280 x 1024 in size.
12 July 2011 - ArtRage Studio & Studio Pro 3.5 Released.
We are happy to announce the release of ArtRage Studio and Studio Pro 3.5, an update that includes a host of features and improvements. Current users can download the update for free from our Member Area, check this thread for details on how. New customers will receive 3.5 when purchasing ArtRage Studio or Studio Pro from our Online Store.
12 July 2011 - ArtRage in MSI Wind Top Spot.
Check out the latest spot for MSI's Wind Top touch screen computer, featuring a familiar application at the easel. The video can be found here!
02 July 2011 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, July Edition.
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine which includes interviews with ArtRage artists, tips and tricks, and more.
20 June 2011 - ArtRage at Future/Canvas - iPad Art Gallery.
Check out a video of the iPad Art Gallery at the Future/Canvas event, including ArtRage artists at work here.
7 June 2011 - ArtRage for iPad 1.1.6 Released and on Sale.
We are happy to announce the release of ArtRage for iPad 1.1.6. This new version contains features to support the iPad 2, and enhancements for all models. Find out more about the new features here. ArtRage for iPad is also on sale currently for $2.99 from the App Store, down from $6.99 until June 26th.
3 June 2011 - Future/Canvas 2 Exhibition.
Ambient Design is sponsoring the Future/Canvas 2 art exhibition in San Francisco, starting with the opening night gala on June 6th, and displaying artwork in the public gallery opening Tuesdays and Thursdays through to June 24th. For information on the show, click here. For details on the schedule, check out http://futurecanvas.net/.
24 May 2011 - ArtRage, iPad 2, and the Nomad Brush
Check out a video of artist David Kassan painting with ArtRage on iPad 2 using the Nomad Brush stylus at iPad Creative: Click here.
02 May 2011 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, May Edition.
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine.
29 April 2011 - ArtRageUS Tutorial Book Released.
If you're looking for tips and tricks on using ArtRage check out the ArtRageUS Tutorial Book that has just been released. The Tutorial Book collects user tutorials from the Tips & Tricks Forum in to a single, convenient PDF document.
01 April 2011 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, April Edition.
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine.
28 March 2011 - Best Art Creation Apps for iPad on Appadvice.com
ArtRage features among the 'Best Art Creation Apps for the iPad' on AppAdvice, check out the video review here.
25 February 2011 - iPad Apps for Snow Daze.
Geek Mom has list of apps you can spend your time with if you're snowed in at home, including ArtRage in the Creative Category. Check out the article here!
8 February 2011 - ArtRage for iPad 1.0.5 Released.
ArtRage for iPad version 1.0.5 has just been approved and is now available for purchase or update in the iTunes App Store. For more information, see here.
2 February 2011 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, February Edition.
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. This issue is filled with tutorials and features from ArtRage artists.
27 January 2011 - ArtRage for iPad discounted for MacWorld.
From January 27th through 30th ArtRage for iPad has been discounted to $2.99. ArtRage for iPad can be found on the iTunes App Store here.
27 January 2011 - ArtRage for iPad, 5/5 in ImagineFX.
'Taking the best features from ArtRage 3 onto Apple's tablet, this iPad app is an artist's delight'. ImagineFX magazine reviews ArtRage for iPad and scores it 5/5, you can check out the full review in February's edition (#66).
17 January 2011 - ArtRage for iPad Nominated in '2010 Best App Ever Awards'.
ArtRage for iPad is among the Artistic App category nominations for the 2010 'Best App Ever Awards'.Check out the nominations here, or click here to head to the ArtRage page to vote.
25 December 2010 - ArtRage Slideshow on Flickr.
Check out a slideshow of images from ArtRage desktop and iPad versions posted on Flickr here!
25 December 2010 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, December Edition.
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. This issue is filled with tutorials and features from ArtRage artists.
Future/Canvas iPad Art Event on December 4th:
Ambient Design is sponsoring Future/Canvas, the first event dedicated to iPad art and the iPad as an emerging medium. Check out the details here!
3rd December 2010 - ArtRage 1.0.4 for iPad Released:
The 1.0.4 update of ArtRage for iPad has just been released to the iTunes store. This version includes iOS4.2 printing and multitasking support, and all the workflow and stability enhancements from 1.0.3. Check out the details here...
Upcoming AR-PRo Live Chat - December 6th:
It'sArtmag.com is hosting the second AR-Pro live chat session on December 6th, including an interview with illustrator Jon Hodgson. Check out the details in the forum post here (includes a link to a recording of the previous chat)!
Upcoming iPad Painting Webcast - November 28th, 11am PST.
Brooklyn painter David Kassan will demonstrate painting on the iPad with ArtRage in a 4 hour live webcast to be broadcast on November 28th, 11am - 2pm PST (LA), 7pm - 11pm MET (London). Check out the details here, or the broadcast page here!
18 November 2010 - ArtRage for iPad among PCMag’s Top 50 Best iPad Apps
ArtRage for iPad has been featured by PCMag.com among their list of the 50 best iPad apps. Check out the article here...
14 November 2010 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, November Edition released.
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. You can also download previous issues here.
29 October 2010 - ArtRage Studio & Studio Pro 3.0.8 Released.
We have just released the 3.0.8 update for ArtRage Studio and Studio Pro. For information on how to get the update and what's in it, check out the forum thread here
22-25 October 2010 - ArtRage for iPad discounted for iAMDA.
ArtRage for iPad has been discounted to $3.99 for the duration of the iAMDA Mobile Digital Artists MobileArtCon, from October 22nd through October 25th. Check it out on the iTunes store here.
21 October 2010 - Ambient Design sponsoring iAMDA Mobile Art Conference.
Ambient Design is sponsoring the first annual MobileArtCon at NYU ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program) at the Tisch School of the Arts, October 22-25, 2010 in New York, NY. Read the full release here.
15 October - ArtRageUS e-magazine, September Edition released
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. You can also download previous issues here.
9 November 2010 - ArtRage for iPad 1.0.3 Released.
The 1.0.3 update to ArtRage for iPad has been released. For information on what the update contains, check here...
4 November 2010 - ArtRage for iPad on NY1 App Wrap.
Check out a clip of ArtRage for iPad being featured on NY1's 'App Wrap' here...
8 October 2010 - New Tutorials for ArtRage Studio & Studio Pro.
The Tutorials Page has been updated with a number of new tutorials from Hans Deconinck demonstrating a wide range techniques you can use in your own paintings.
5 October 2010 - ArtRage for iPad 1.0.1 Update.
ArtRage for iPad 1.0.1 has been approved and should be available from the iTunes App Store shortly. This update improves application stability for users who experienced problems with the initial release, along with other minor changes. For more information, check the forum post here. Thanks to all the users who provided feedback to help with this update!
28 September 2010 - ArtRage for iPad Released.
We are happy to announce the release of ArtRage for iPad, which is now available from the iTunes store online here. For more information on the new version of the product, check out the iPad section of our site here.
28 September 2010 - Site Update.
To coincide with the release of ArtRage for the iPad we have updated the content of our site, you may need to update some bookmarks if old pages have been removed.
Sticker Sheets
Forum user Someonesane has written an excellent tutorial which demystifies the process of creating your own sticker sheets. You can view the tutorial here.
28 August 2010 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, August Edition released
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. You can also download previous issues here.
28 June 2010 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, July Edition released
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. You can also download previous issues here.
29 June 2010 - ArtRage at ISTE 2010
ArtRage 3 Studio Pro is on display at ISTE 2010 in Denver. Look for us on the content stage at the Smart Technology Booth, as well as by the Hitachi and eBeam interactive whiteboards. You can also take ArtRage for a spin with a Wacom Graphics Tablet in Digital Arts Studio Lobby C.
28 June 2010 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, June Edition released
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. You can also download previous issues here.
10 June 2010 - ArtRageUS e-magazine, May Edition released
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine. You can also download previous issues here.
4 June 2010 - New ArtRage Studio / Studio Pro Tutorials
We’ve just uploaded three tutorials to the Tutorials page, from artists Andrea Bianco and Henry Stahle, covering a large range of different techniques in ArtRage. Check out the tutorials page for these and more by clicking here.
28 May 2010 - ArtRage 2.6 Released
We are pleased to announce the availability of ArtRage 2.6, an update to our entry level ArtRage 2 package. For information on what the new version contains and how to download it, click here.
ArtRage Studio & Studio Pro 3.0.7 Released
ArtRage Studio and Studio Pro have just been updated to version 3.0.7. Registered users can download updates via the Member Area. For more information, including a list of changes, click here.
ArtRageUs April Edition Released
Check out http://www.artrageus.net for the latest edition of the user-made ArtRageUs magazine.
ArtRage 2.6 Beta
The ArtRage 2.6 update is currently in final testing and will be available soon to all users of ArtRage 2.x.
ArtRageUS #2 Available
The March edition of ArtRageUS, an e-magazine created by ArtRage users is now available, check it out here.
ArtRage 3.0.6 Released
The ArtRage 3.0.6 update is now available for download. For information on how to get the update and details on its contents check out the announcement here.
Photoshop Brushes in ArtRage
Forum user Juz presents a detailed explanation of how to make use of your Adobe Photoshop brushes in ArtRage Studio Pro. Check it out here.
ArtRage Studio and Studio Pro Released
The new members of the ArtRage product line have been released. Features and comparisons between the different products can be found here. Click here for the forum announcement!
ArtRage Studio Pro Demo
A demo version of ArtRage Studio Pro has been released, click here for more information.
Want to see what the Studio Pro sticker spray can do?
Check out the YouTube video of spray presets by forum user SomeoneSane here!
ArtRage 3 Studio and Studio Pro announced
Click here for details on the upcoming release of the next version of ArtRage!
Digital Art at a Kid-Friendly Price
Check out the review of ArtRage on wired.com.
ArtRage Videos on Cartoon Snap
Sherm Cohen has added a bunch of new ArtRage video tutorials to his ArtRage section on the Cartoon Snap blog. You can find the full list of videos here!
Sci-Fi Scene Workshop Video
Check out the video of Bill Corbett’s classic sci-fi scene workshop from ImagineFX Magazine in action. Click here.
ArtRage Workshop in ImagineFX 42
Artist Bill Corbett’s Workshop in ImagineFX 42 (April) takes you through painting an old-school sci-fi scene using ArtRage. Check out the magazine here.
ArtRage among ‘100 Free and Useful Portable Apps for College Students’
Check out the list of free and useful apps including the ArtRage Starter Edition over at the onlinecollegedegree.org blog here.
ArtRage on Cartoon Snap
Sherm Cohen has posted a great example of ArtRage being used in conjunction with other graphics apps to create some great results on the Cartoon Snap blog. Check it out here!
ArtRage spotted at the New York Comic Con
Chip Chick has some nice things to say about ArtRage from the New York Comic Con here.
Holiday Support Questions
We have posted a list of answers to the most common holiday support questions here. Before contacting support, please read the list and follow any instructions you find to help speed up support if you are trying to give ArtRage as a gift or need any other solutions before the holiday arrives. Many support emails we get are already answered on the site and you might find an instant fix without having to wait for emails to be processed!
Nov 27th, Birmingham City University Art Department picks ArtRage Interactive Whiteboards
Check out the blog entry talking about ArtRage on the university’s interactive whiteboards here, or the video interview here!
Oct 24th, ArtRage on CNBC Africa
Check out the promo for CNBC Africa’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ business magazine show where artist Roy Blumenthal will be using ArtRage to paint visual interpretations of the programme’s interviews. Check out Roy’s blog announcement here. Check out the promo video on flickr here.
Oct 21st, ArtRage Deluxe available from the purchase page
You can now purchase the ArtRage Deluxe boxed edition from our purchase page here. For more information on ArtRage Deluxe, check out the forum announcement here.
Sept 17th, ArtRage 2.5 Full Edition plus CD Backup Option
Now that the ArtRage 2.5 Plus Edition is out of print, users wanting a CD backup copy of their software can add this option on to their purchase of the ArtRage 2.5 Full Edition. For more details, see the Purchase Page.
July 9th, ArtRage and NYC Subway Portrait Artist Featured in LA Times
We’re pleased to report that the LA Times just featured a front page article on artist Ed Velandria, who’s paintings of people on his daily subway ride were done using ArtRage. For more information on Ed and his work, including links to his gallery and the LA Times article, check out the press release here.
July 8th, Two New Reviews
We’ve posted two new reviews of ArtRage on our Reviews Page from Craft Critique, and Blogcritics Magazine.
July 3rd to 6th, ArtRage At Japan Expo
ArtRage will be on display at the Japan Expo in Paris from the 3rd to the 6th of July. Come check out the product at the Wacom booth (Booth D.L.38). There will be copies of ArtRage given away to audience contest winners each day. For more information on the Japan Expo please visit: http://www.japan-expo.com/
June 11, ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition Japanese Released
We are pleased to announce that eFrontier in Japan have just released the updated ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition in Japanese. For more information on this or the Japanese full edition please visit http://content.e-frontier.co.jp/artrage/
Jan 15th 2008, ArtRage at MacWorld 2008
Come see ArtRage on the Smart Technologies booth at MacWorld 2008. For more info, click here.
December 20 '07 - ArtRage wins MacWorld Eddy Award
ArtRage 2.5 has been awarded a MacWorld Eddy Award in the 23rd Annual MacWorld Editor's Choice Awards. For more information, see the MacWorld website here
November 23 '07 - 3 million downloads
We've just passed 3 million downloads of ArtRage since it was released! Click here for more info.
November 14 '07 - ArtRage 2.5.19 Full and Wacom Editions Released
We are pleased to announce the release of the ArtRage 2.5.19 update for the ArtRage Full and Wacom Editions. The Wacom Edition update (click here for more info) updates users of European language ArtRage Wacom Edition to the latest version and provides all the additional tools and features of 2.5. The Full Edition update (click here for more info) fixes some problems with the 2.5.18 Full Edition release.
November 2 '07 - ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition Update Released
We have just released the 2.5.18 update for the ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition. This update fixes a bug that prevented the application working correctly on Mac OSX Leopard, and other minor bugs for both platforms. For more details, click here.
November 1 '07 - ArtRage Plus Released
The team here is pleased to announce the release of ArtRage 2.5 Plus, a boxed, CD edition of the ArtRage 2.5 Full Edition for Windows and Mac OSX. For more information, check out the announcement here. To purchase, visit the Purchase Page here. For the press release, click here.
October 30 '07 - ArtRage crashes on Mac OSX Leopard
ArtRage 2.5.18 has been released, containing a fix for this crash bug. Leopard users should download a new installer from here.
October 17 '07 - Updated Artrage Quick Start Available
A new ArtRage Quick Start has been posted, updating the guide for ArtRage 2.5. You can download it here.
September 18 '07 - ArtRage 2.5 UMPC Edition Released
The 2.5 update for the ArtRage UMPC edition has just been released. For details on the update and how to get it, go here.
August 24 '07 - ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition Released
Ambient Design is pleased to announce the availability of the ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition. The Starter Edition can be downloaded for free from the download page (click here). For more information on the Starter Edition, click here.
July 24 '07 - ArtRage 2.5 Released
Ambient Design is pleased to announce the release of ArtRage 2.5 Full Edition. Registered users of the Full Edition can update to the latest version free of charge. For information on how to do this and a list of new features, click here. To read the press release, click here.
May 23 '07 - Over 2 Million Downloads of ArtRage
ArtRage has now had over 2 million downloads! You can view the press release here.
Apr 27 '07 - New ArtRage review at Macworld - 4.5/5
'ArtRage 2 is a terrific natural-media painting program at a price that’s impossible to resist.'. For the full review, check out our reviews page.
Feb 14 '07 ArtRage Wacom Edition for Windows Vista Update
ArtRage Wacom Edition 2.2.10 has just been released, fixing a bug that prevented it opening on Windows Vista. All users of ArtRage 2 Wacom Edition (downloaded using vouchers or received with the Wacom Volito 2 in Europe) can now update by running the ArtRage Updater. See this forum thread for more details.
ArtRage for UltraMobile PC Released
Ambient Design is pleased to announce the availability of ArtRage for UltraMobile PCs. For more information on this version of ArtRage, click here. To read the press release, click here.
ArtRage at MacWorld (January 9th - 12th)
We'll be at MacWorld from January 9th to 12th showing ArtRage, so come along and see us at Stand S1338-24 (the Apple Developer booths just behind the big Apple stand) and say hi!
Jan 3 '06 Paypal support for ArtRage purchases
Happy New Year everyone! Our online store at Kagi now can accept Paypal payments as well as the many other payment methods, for anyone who prefers to purchase this way. ArtRage Full Edition can be purchased here.
Nov 8th '06 ArtRage 2.2 Free Released
We are pleased to announce the release of the Free Edition of ArtRage 2.2 in French, English, and German for Windows and OSX (PPC and Intel Universal Binary). The Free version update adds many of the tweaks and fixes found in the Full Edition of ArtRage, and we have opened up the Felt Pen tool properties so that users can play with a wider variety of pen effects. You can get the latest ArtRage Free Edition installer here. For further details, you can find the press release here.
Oct 12th '06 ArtRage 2.2 Released
We are pleased to announce the release of ArtRage 2.2 Full Edition in French, English, and German for Windows and OSX (PPC and Intel Universal Binary). This version of ArtRage includes new painting features, layer blend modes, an automatic updater, and much more. To update to ArtRage 2.2, go here. To read more about the release, read the press release here, or check the forums.
Aug 31st '06 Over 1,000,000 downloads of ArtRage Free Edition
We've now had over one million downloads of ArtRage Free Edition. Woohoo!
Aug 23rd '06 ArtRage Macintosh Universal Binary in testing
We're currently beta testing a Macintosh Universal Binary version of ArtRage 2, which will be available as part of the next update, ArtRage 2.2. The 2.2 update is another free update for all registered users of ArtRage 2 full version. There will also be a 2.2 free version made available for PC and Mac systems.
Aug 17th '06 ArtRage Tutorial Page Online
If you're looking for some tips and tricks, or some help in getting started with ArtRage, check out our new Tutorials Page!
Aug 9th '06 NZ Schools receive over 3000 copies of ArtRage for one dollar
We've now sent out over 3000 copies of ArtRage to New Zealand schools for one dollar per installed copy! You can read more about this, as well as how to sign up if you are a New Zealand school in our press release.
Jul 11th '06 ArtRage Thumbnail Viewer Plugin released
We're pleased to announce the release of the free ArtRage Thumbnail Viewer shell extension that allows Windows XP and 2k to display previews of your ArtRage ptg files in thumbnail view folders. To download the installer for the thumbnail extension, go here. This will work for all ArtRage Windows versions.
Jul 11th '06 New ArtRage Store Open
If you with to use Paypal or have any difficulties purchasing from our online store, ArtRage is now available from eXchange.
Jun 23rd '06 ArtRage 2.11 German Released
ArtRage 2 ist jetzt auf Deutsch erhältlich. Sie können es kaufen, oder versuchen Sie die kostenlose Version. The press release can be viewed here.
Apr 8th '06 ArtRage 2 - One Dollar for New Zealand Schools
We've just begun our rollout of ArtRage 2 for New Zealand Schools for NZ $1.00 (one dollar). This week around 1500 copies of ArtRage 2 Full Version were sent to schools around New Zealand as part of the ongoing rollout. See the press release for more details!
May 8th '06 ArtRage 2.11 Free Released
ArtRage 2.11 Free has been released in both English and French. You can download this version for Windows or OS X from the download page.
May 2nd '06 ArtRage 2.1 Released
ArtRage 2.1 has been released, including a French version. This update fixes bugs and adds some new functionality for users of ArtRage 2. The update is available for free for users of the full version of ArtRage. An updated 2.1 version of ArtRage Free Edition will be available later this week. Get the patch on the download page.
29 April '06 ArtRage Forums Back Online
The ArtRage forums are back after a short outage. Thanks for your patience, everyone!
30 March '06 ArtRage Review Page
We've just posted a list of ArtRage 2 reviews here. See what users have to say about Artrage 2!
21 March '06 ArtRage Cartoon Tutorial
Hans Deconinck has taken the time to write a shockwave tutorial where he uses Artrage to create a caricature. You can view the tutorial here ( shockwave plugin required ). If you'd like to see more of Hans' work, check out his site here. Thanks Hans!
20 March '06 ArtRage 2 Forums Are Go!
We've just opened up the ArtRage 2 forums. Check them out here to post your comments, discuss ArtRage and share your paintings with other users!
20 March '06 ArtRage 2 - One Dollar for New Zealand Schools
ArtRage 2 to be distributed for one dollar a copy to New Zealand schools. See the press release here for more details!
28 Feb '06 ArtRage 2 FAQ Updated
We've just updated the ArtRage FAQ to take into account the latest questions we've had from users. Check it out here.
20 Feb '06 ArtRage 2.05 Update Available
We've just released the first ArtRage update, containing fixes for problems relating to tablet support, multi-monitor support, file import and export, and a bunch of other things. Go here to get the ArtRage 2.05 Full version patch.

The latest version of ArtRage 2.0 Free Edition, bringing it to 2.05, can be downloaded from here.
8 Feb '06
We've made some additions to the ArtRage 2 FAQ, including details on an upcoming patch. Check it out here.
27 Jan '06 ArtRage 2 Quick Start Posted
Want to get painting right away? We've posted a quickstart guide that takes you through a painting using some of the new features in the full version of ArtRage 2.0! Click here to download it in zip format.

  • 25 Jan '06 We've just updated the ArtRage 2 FAQ with some answers to questions we've been receiving over the last few days. Click here to view the Frequently Asked Questions.

  • 21 Jan '06 ArtRage 2 Released: When we said ‘really soon now’, we meant it! Ambient Design is pleased to announce the release of ArtRage 2.0. Head on over to the ArtRage Page for more information on this new version of our painting tool!
  • 9 Jan '06 Announcing ArtRage 2
    Enough with the teasers! ArtRage 2 will be released soon, and we've posted a bunch of information on its feature set here.