Are you eager to transform into a true artist and amaze your friends with your newfound artistic skills? Let your creativity flow with the help of the Artist's Eye utility, designed to assist you in drawing or painting directly onto paper or canvas with a real pen or pencil. Simply select a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, observe your work through your phone or tablet equipped with a camera. The model image appears semi-transparent over your drawing, guiding you to trace the contours effectively, reminiscent of the centuries-old technique of the camera lucida obscura ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida ).

For the best experience, consider using a support stand to keep your device steady, freeing up both hands for your artwork. This innovative approach isn't cheating; it's a modern method for learning and creating art. Be sure to watch the instructional video to fully understand how to use the app, as reviews indicate that lower ratings often come from users who haven't grasped its proper use.

Note: If your newer Samsung or LG phone lacks a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task-switching button.

Awards:

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

This is an ad-supported free trial version. If you enjoy the application, please support its development by purchasing the ad-free version. Artist's Eye has been tested on devices such as 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).