Artist's Eye Aid

Want to become a real artist?

Surprise your friends by becoming an excellent artist just like that. Unleash your creativity with the Artist's Eye, a utility that helps you draw or paint with a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas.

To get started, choose a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, watch your artwork through your phone or tablet, which needs to have a camera. The model image will appear semi-transparent over your ongoing drawing, assisting you in outlining the contours. This method is reminiscent of the centuries-old technique used with the camera lucida obscura (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida).

For the best results, it's recommended to attach your phone to a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both hands for your art. This approach isn't cheating; it's a modern way of working and learning.

WATCH THE VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT. Reviews indicate that users who gave low ratings may not have fully understood how to use the app.

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

Awards:

• Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2013/winner/iapp) (http://web.archive.org/web/20130607181241/http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2013/winner/iapp).
• Second place in the Best Art App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2014/winner/rtst).

This is an ad-supported free trial version. If you enjoy the application, please support its development by purchasing the ad-free version.

Tested on 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).