Leonardo finally gets a chance to come alive on the iPad. Does DaVinci HD deliver the renaissance, or is it a case of the black plague?

It seems that as well as revolutionising the way we listen to music, browse the web and read books Apple have succeeded in creating a whole new medium to draw and paint with. And I'm not just talking about stick men, doodles and squiggles, I am talking about proffessional artists creating exceptional pieces or real artwork.

We've nailed some of the most useful Apps For Artists in our newest Applist, but I'm sure there are more out there. Help us out and let us know: what apps do you use to create art?

This week features a pair of apps for the art aficionado, a great new mapping app from one of the oldest companies in the Web-based map business, an app loaded with a ton of how-to videos and an old Twitter app gets an awesome update.