Ever dreamed of surprising your friends by becoming a masterful artist? With the Artist's Eye utility, you can unleash your creativity and transform into a real artist almost instantly. This innovative tool allows you to draw or paint using traditional methods on paper or canvas, all while guided by modern technology.

Simply select 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 image will appear semi-transparently over your drawing, helping you to accurately outline the contours. This technique is reminiscent of the centuries-old camera lucida obscura method (see here for more information).

For the best results, secure your device on a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both hands for your artistic endeavors. This approach isn't about cheating; it's a modern way to enhance your learning and working process.

Be sure to watch the instructional video to fully understand how to use the app. Reviews indicate that some users who gave low ratings did not fully grasp the app's functionality. A useful tip: on newer Samsung and LG phones without a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task switching button.

Awards

The Artist's Eye app has been recognized with several accolades:

• An Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2013 (link, archive).
• Second place in the Best Art App category at the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (link).

This is an ad-supported free trial version of the app. If you enjoy using it, please support further development by purchasing the ad-free version.

The app has been 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).