Unleash your inner artist! Surprise your friends with your newfound artistic talent. Artist's Eye is a revolutionary tool that lets you draw and paint like a pro, using real pens or pencils on paper or canvas.

Simply choose a model picture (like a photo) and watch your artwork come to life through your phone or tablet's camera. The model image appears semi-transparently over your drawing, guiding your outlines—similar to the centuries-old camera lucida technique (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida).

For optimal use, a phone stand is recommended to keep your device steady and free up both hands. This isn't cheating; it's a new, effective way to learn and create.

WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL. Many low ratings stem from users misunderstanding the app's functionality.

Tip: On some Samsung and LG phones lacking a menu button, long-press the task switching button to access the menu.

Awards:

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

This is an ad-supported free trial. Support development by purchasing the ad-free version if you enjoy the app.

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).