Artist's Eye Aid

Ever dreamed of surprising your friends by showcasing your artistic talents? Unleash your creativity and transform into a real artist with ease using the Artist's Eye utility. This innovative tool is designed to help you draw or paint with a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas, making the process of becoming an artist both accessible and enjoyable.

To get started, simply choose a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, watch your progress through your phone or tablet's camera. The model image will appear semi-transparently over your drawing, guiding you to outline the contours accurately. This technique is reminiscent of the centuries-old camera lucida obscura method (learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida), but with a modern twist.

For the best results, it's recommended to secure your phone on a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both your hands to focus on your artwork. This method isn't about cheating; it's a novel approach to both working and learning, enhancing your artistic skills in a new and exciting way.

To fully understand how to make the most of the Artist's Eye, be sure to watch the instructional video. Reviews indicate that users who gave low ratings often didn't fully grasp how to use the app effectively. A helpful tip: if you're using newer Samsung or LG phones without a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task-switching button.

Awards and Recognition

The Artist's Eye has garnered significant acclaim, earning an Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2013/winner/iapp, archived at http://web.archive.org/web/20130607181241/http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2013/winner/iapp). It also secured 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 version of the app is ad-supported and available as a free trial. If you find the application useful and enjoy using it, consider supporting its development by purchasing the ad-free version.

The Artist's Eye has been tested on a variety of 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), ensuring compatibility across different platforms.