Want to become a true artist?

Dream of becoming a real artist?

Amaze your friends by transforming into an excellent artist overnight. Unlock your creative potential.

Artist's Eye is a tool designed to help you draw or paint with a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas.

Choose a model picture (like a photo) and, as you draw, watch your artwork through your phone or tablet's camera.

The model will appear semi-transparent over your drawing in progress, guiding you to trace the outlines. It works similarly to the camera lucida or obscura used for centuries ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida ).

For best results, mount your phone on a stable stand so it remains still, leaving both of your hands free.

This isn't cheating—it's a new method for creation and learning.

WATCH THE VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT. Many low ratings come from users who haven't understood the app's proper use.

Hint: On newer Samsung and LG phones without a menu button, long-press the task-switching button to access the menu.

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 a free, ad-supported trial version. If you enjoy the app, please support its development by purchasing the ad-free version.

Tested on 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).