Ever dreamed of surprising your friends by transforming into an excellent artist overnight? With Artist's Eye, you can unleash your creativity and bring your artistic visions to life. This innovative utility allows you to draw or paint with a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas, using your smartphone or tablet as a guiding tool.
Here's how it works: select a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, view your work through your device's camera. The app overlays the model image semi-transparently on top of your ongoing artwork, assisting you in tracing the contours much like the centuries-old technique of camera lucida (see more at Wikipedia). For the best experience, secure your phone to a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both hands to focus on your art.
Using Artist's Eye is not cheating; it's a modern approach to learning and creating art. To get the most out of this tool, be sure to watch the tutorial video, as reviews indicate that users who give low ratings often misunderstand how to use the app effectively. A helpful hint: if your newer Samsung or LG phone lacks a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task-switching button.
Awards and Recognition
Artist's Eye has earned significant accolades, including an Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (link, archive) and a Second Place in the Best Art App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (link).
This version of Artist's Eye is a free trial supported by ads. If you find the application valuable, please consider supporting further development by purchasing the ad-free version.
The app has been successfully 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).
