Artist's Eye Aid

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Artist's Eye is a tool that assists you in drawing or painting with a real pen or pencil on paper or canvas.
Select a model picture (like a photograph) and, as you draw, view your artwork through your phone or tablet's camera.
The model appears semi-transparent over your live drawing, helping you trace the outlines. It works similarly to the camera lucida, used for centuries (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida).

For best results, attach your phone to a stable stand so it remains still, leaving both hands free.
This isn't cheating—it's a modern method for creating and learning.

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

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

Awards:
Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category, 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, Best App Ever Awards 2014 (http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2014/winner/rtst).

This is an ad-supported free trial. 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" tablet (Android 3.1), HTC Flyer tablet (Android 2.3.4), and Sony Xperia Z2 compact (Android 4.4.4).