Artist's Eye Aid

Ever dreamed of transforming into a real artist and surprising your friends with your newfound talent? With Artist's Eye, you can unleash your creativity and take the first steps towards becoming an excellent artist. This innovative utility lets you draw or paint using a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas, guided by your smartphone or tablet's camera.

Here's how it works: Choose a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, view your work through your device. The app overlays a semi-transparent version of your model on top of your drawing, helping you to outline the contours accurately. This method is reminiscent of the centuries-old technique used with the camera lucida obscura (learn more at Wikipedia).

For the best experience, secure your phone on a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both hands to focus on your artwork. This isn't cheating; it's a modern way to learn and refine your skills.

Don't miss out on the video tutorial to see how to use Artist's Eye effectively. Some users have given low ratings due to a misunderstanding of the app's function, so be sure to watch the tutorial to get the most out of it.

Note: On newer Samsung and LG devices without a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task-switching button.

Awards and Recognition

Artist's Eye has been recognized in the app community:

• Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (link, archive).
• Second place in the Best Art App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (link).

This free trial version of Artist's Eye is ad-supported. If you enjoy the app and find it helpful, please support its development by purchasing the ad-free version.

The app has been tested on various devices, including 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).