Want to transform into a true artist and astonish your friends with your newfound artistic skills? Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of artistic discovery with the Artist's Eye utility. This innovative tool allows you to draw or paint using real pens or pencils on paper or canvas, offering a unique and hands-on experience.

To begin, select a model picture, such as a photo, and as you draw, view your artwork through your phone or tablet's camera. The model image will appear semi-transparently over your work, assisting you in outlining the contours. This method echoes the centuries-old technique of the camera lucida (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida), but with a modern twist.

For optimal results, it's recommended to secure your phone to a support stand to keep it steady, freeing up both hands for your artistic endeavors. This approach isn't about cheating; it's a fresh way to work and learn, enhancing your skills and boosting your confidence as an artist.

Before you start, be sure to WATCH THE VIDEO HOW TO USE. It's important to understand how to make the most of this tool, as reviews indicate that users who gave low ratings may not have fully grasped its usage. A helpful tip: if your newer Samsung or LG phone lacks a menu button, you can access the menu by long-pressing the task switching button.

Awards:

The Artist's Eye has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in the Most Innovative App category in 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). It also secured second place in the Best Art App category in the Best App Ever Awards 2014 (http://www.bestappever.com/android/awards/2014/winner/rtst).

This version of the app is supported by ads and is offered as a free trial. If you find the application valuable, please support its development by purchasing the ad-free version.

The Artist's Eye 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).