Ever dreamed of surprising your friends by transforming into an exceptional artist overnight? Unleash your creativity and turn that dream into reality with Artist's Eye, a utility designed to help you draw or paint directly onto paper or canvas using a real pen or pencil. Just select a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, view your work through your phone or tablet's camera. The model image appears semi-transparent over your drawing, guiding you to accurately outline contours, much like the centuries-old technique of using a camera lucida obscura (see more at Wikipedia).
For the best experience, consider securing your phone to a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both your hands to focus on your art. This isn't cheating; it's a modern, innovative way to work and learn. Don't miss out on the instructional video to understand how to use the app effectively. Some users have given low ratings due to not fully understanding its functionality, so be sure to watch the tutorial. Also, if you're using newer Samsung or LG phones without a menu button, remember you can access the menu by long-pressing the task switching button.
Awards
Artist's Eye has been recognized for its innovation and utility, earning an Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (link, archive) and securing second place in the Best Art App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (link).
This version of Artist's Eye is ad-supported and serves as a free trial. If you find the app useful and enjoyable, please support 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).
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