Quick ways to get more out of Art Aura, whether you're just getting started or have been using it for a while.
Don't try to catalog everything at once. Add one artwork, fill in the details, attach a photo, and see how it looks. Once you're comfortable with the flow, the rest goes quickly.
iPad iPhoneYou don't need to type client information by hand. Tap the contact icon when adding a new client and Art Aura pulls the name, email, phone, and address directly from your Contacts app.
iPad iPhoneInstead of scrolling through your collection, type what you're looking for: "available paintings under $10,000" or "works by Ström from the 1960s." Art Aura understands what you mean.
Smart SearchOn devices with Apple Intelligence, search is a conversation. Start with "available paintings," then say "only the expensive ones," then "sort by price." The AI remembers context between turns.
Apple Intelligence Smart SearchOn iPad or Mac with a keyboard, press Command-K to open Smart Search from anywhere in the app. No need to navigate to a search screen first.
⌘KOpen any sale, tap the document menu, and choose "Generate Invoice." Art Aura creates a professional PDF with your business details, the client's information, line items, and VAT calculations. Ready to send.
InvoicingWhen you email an invoice from Art Aura, it automatically marks the invoice as "Sent." When you register a payment, it marks it as "Paid" with the date. The status badge changes color so you always know where things stand.
InvoicingJust had a successful art fair? Go to Invoices, tap Select, choose all the sales you need to invoice, and process them all at once. Generate, email, or update status in batch.
InvoicingGo to Settings and fill in your bank details — account number, IBAN, SWIFT code. From then on, every unpaid invoice automatically includes your payment information so clients know exactly where to pay.
InvoicingOpen any artwork, tap Edit, then "Generate with AI." Art Aura creates three options: a catalog description, an exhibition label, and a historical context paragraph. Review, edit if needed, and save. It's a first draft in seconds.
Apple IntelligenceAll Apple Intelligence features in Art Aura run entirely on the Neural Engine inside your iPad or iPhone. Your artwork data, client names, and prices are never sent to any server. It works even when you're offline.
Apple Intelligence PrivacyConnect your iPad to a TV or projector via HDMI or AirPlay. Art Aura displays the artwork full-screen on the external display while your iPad shows the controls and details. Perfect for client viewings and gallery presentations.
iPadSay "Generate inventory report in Art Aura" or "Generate sales report in Art Aura." The app opens, creates the PDF, and shows it ready to share. Useful when your hands are full or you need something in a hurry.
SiriGo to Settings and tap "Create Backup." Art Aura saves everything — artworks, clients, sales, images, and settings — as a single file. Save it to iCloud Drive or email it to yourself. You can restore from it on any device.
PrivacyAdd an artwork on your iPad at the gallery, check the price on your iPhone at dinner, and run reports on your Mac at home. iCloud keeps everything in sync automatically. It even works on Apple Watch for quick stats.
iPad iPhoneNo WiFi at the booth? No problem. Every feature in Art Aura works without an internet connection — adding artworks, recording sales, generating invoices, running reports. Your data syncs when you're back online.
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