Ink Marbling
Suminagashi Art
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Description:
Ink Marbling brings the ancient Japanese art of suminagashi (floating ink) to your iOS device. Create stunning marbled patterns by interacting with a digital canvas, simulating the delicate movements of ink on water. Whether you're an artist, a hobbyist, or just looking for a relaxing creative outlet, SuminagashiPainting lets you design unique patterns and save them as digital art.
* Note that the first time you open the app after download the initial screen may remain for several seconds as the app loads key components. *
Features:
Free Flowing Creativity:
Simulate the natural flow of ink on water with taps, drags, and swirls on the canvas.
Multiple Interaction Modes:
Single Tap: Drop ink of one color to create concentric ripples.
Double Tap: Add secondary colors for dynamic designs.
Tap and Drag: Draw flowing lines of ink using a simulated rake with one tine.
Customizable Tools (select the "Gear" icon on the upper-left of the screen):
Adjust brush sizes to control the impact of ink drops.
Choose from a palette of vibrant colors or create your own.
Choose how to initialize your canvas.
Dynamic Effects:
Watch as blobs and lines interact to produce beautiful marbled patterns.
Experiment with adjustable ink viscosities and flow velocities.
Save and Share:
Export your creations as high-resolution images to your Photos library.
Share your designs directly to social media or with friends.
COMING SOON: Ad-Free Premium Version:
Unlock an ad-free experience and exclusive brushes, effects, and colors with the premium upgrade.
+ Allow number of colors to be chosen when drawing concentric circles, bullseye or random marbling patterns.
The developer, Matthew Szenher, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Matthew Szenher
- Size
- 5.1 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Matthew Szenher