Are you eager to transform into a real artist and amaze your friends with your newfound artistic skills? Unleash your creativity with the Artist's Eye, a revolutionary utility that empowers you to draw or paint on paper or canvas using a real pen or pencil. Simply choose a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, view your work through your phone or tablet equipped with a camera. Your model will appear semi-transparent over your drawing, guiding you to outline the contours effectively. This technique echoes the centuries-old method of the camera lucida obscura (learn more).
For the best experience, consider securing your phone to a support stand to keep it steady and free up both hands for your artwork. Far from cheating, this method introduces a novel approach to working and learning in art. To fully understand how to utilize this app, WATCH THE VIDEO HOW TO USE. Note that reviews from users who gave low ratings often reflect a misunderstanding of the app's functionality.
A helpful hint: On some newer Samsung and LG models without a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task switching button.
Awards and Recognition
- Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (view award, archived).
- Second place in the Best Art App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (view award).
This version of the app is ad-supported and serves as a free trial. If you find the application valuable, please support its development by purchasing the ad-free version.
The Artist's Eye has been tested on various devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S II (Android 2.3.3), Samsung Galaxy 10.1" tab (Android 3.1), HTC Flyer tab (Android 2.3.4), and Sony Xperia Z2 compact (Android 4.4.4).
