when I apply a gradient in a clipping mask, it has started to appear with a texture. I’ve done this dozens of times and never had this happen. What could be causing this? I have no brush textures selected.

In case it’s hard to read, the caption is:
The now extinct migratory chickens on their way to their wintering grounds in Kentucky.

Just recently, my lines started being jagged instead of smooth. Sample attached. I think I may have done something to cause this, but cannot figure out what. Does anyone know what happened and how to fix this?
Thanks,
Rob

Is is possible to create folders in the document browser in order to organize documents by category? I cannot find any instructions on how to do this.

NOTE:
I have figured this out since posting this question. There were a couple things at play.
First, I was using the “Recents” page instead of the File Browser. They look almost identical, so easy to mix up. To find the File Browser, you must click on the i Cloud Drive prompt on the left side of the screen. The Recents prompt is also on the left side of the screen above the I Cloud Drive location. When you click on I Cloud Drive, look for the back and forward arrows on the upper left. Click until you get a page with all your files on it. It will be called Artstudio Pro. (See attached image)

Then, there is a file icon with a + at the top of the page. Click on that and a folder will appear. Give it a name.

Then, choose a file to go into the new folder. Hold your finger on the file you want to move into the folder until a menu drops down. From that menu click “move”.

The rest is pretty intuitive.

Iv’e finally got to the point where I have quite a few pieces of work done using this program. It has sneaked up on me that I have too many files in the library. Some are unfinished versions of finished work that I’d like to keep. Others are idea sketches for future work. And many others are finished drawings that relate to other specific projects, such as a series for a kid’s book. I’m looking for ideas and tips on how best to file my work. Is there a way to create categories by folder and store them that way?

I've always worked on my iPad. But, I'd like to try working on my iMac using a drawing pad. I'd love to find a place where I could actually try one before buying, but cannot find any place that provides a demo. I'm just learning about them, and it appears that the basic differences fall between those that do not show an image on the pad, and those that do. Those that do, being more expensive.

Does anyone out there have any insight or advice for a newbie at this who would like to give it a try?

I’ve run across a very odd situation I can’t figure out. I’ve always been able to tap with two fingers and a paint or other move that I’ve made is undone. But, suddenly, that has stopped working. Now, I have to tap the “back”arrow to undo something I’ve done. What could have changed? And, how do I get the undo gesture with two fingers back?

UPDATE: After about two days of this issue, it’s working again. Does anyone have any kind of explanation for this?

I’m not satisfied with my attempts to create flesh tones: either dark or light. They all appear a little too yellow, orange, ashen, chocolate…etc. Anyone have any tips? Or, is this just something I have to keep working on until I get it right?