Karen Newport
New Zealand software developer and creator of iPad Lettering (also known as KiwiCoder) who builds and sells Procreate brushes and educational content, earning substantial side income from digital brushes and YouTube tutorials.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 7min
Ep. 3379 - TBT: These iPad Paintbrushes Never Run Dry
Karen Newport, a New Zealand software developer behind iPad Lettering (KiwiCoder). She explains how the iPad transformed her art and how she created and sold Procreate brushes. She shares stories about early growth, balancing a day job with a creative side income, adapting in a crowded market, and using accountability to stay focused.
