Artist's Eye Aid

Ever dreamed of surprising your friends by transforming into an excellent artist? With the right tools, you can unleash your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life. Introducing Artist's Eye, a revolutionary utility designed to help you draw or paint with a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas.

Here's how it works: choose a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, view your work through your phone or tablet equipped with a camera. The model will appear semi-transparently over your drawing, guiding you to outline the contours effectively. This method echoes the centuries-old technique of the camera lucida obscura (see more at Wikipedia).

For the best results, it's recommended to secure your phone to a support stand, ensuring it remains stable and freeing up both hands for your artistic endeavors. This approach is not about cheating; it's a modern way of working and learning that enhances your skills.

To understand how to use Artist's Eye effectively, watch the instructional video. Reviews indicate that users who gave low ratings often didn't grasp the app's proper usage. A helpful tip: if your new 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 received notable accolades, including an Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (link, archive) and 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 app valuable, consider supporting its 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).