Artist Tools
Reference tools for artists
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Artist Tools is the missing piece that will take your drawing to the next level. Import any reference image and instantly see its true value structure, check your proportions, and train your eye using the same techniques taught in traditional art schools.
Run a value study on any reference and instantly see where your darks, midtones, and lights actually are — not where you think they are. Your tonal accuracy improves the moment you start using it.
Your eyes lie to you. Artist Tools gives you objective tools to catch what your perception misses — the same methods classically trained artists rely on every day.
VALUE TOOLS
• Value Study
Analyze the tonal values in your reference. See exactly which areas are light, mid-tone, and dark. Tap individual values to highlight where they appear in the image.
• Simplify
Reduce your reference to fewer colors. Strip away detail to see the essential value structure — just like squinting at your subject.
• Black Mirror
Compress the value range to see subtle value relationships more clearly. A digital version of the traditional artist's black mirror.
• Invert
Flip values to check your work from a fresh perspective.
• Flip
Mirror your reference horizontally to spot mistakes and asymmetry.
DRAWING TOOLS
• Line Tool
Draw straight lines at any angle. Perfect for measuring proportions and finding alignments in your reference.
• Plumb Line
Vertical and horizontal guides that help you check alignment. Essential for accurate figure drawing and portraiture.
• Box Tool
Create rectangles to frame compositions, measure proportions, or isolate areas of your reference.
• Envelope Tool
Draw multi-point shapes around complex forms. Trace the outer contour of any subject to understand its basic shape.
• Grid Tool
Overlay rule-of-thirds, golden ratio, or custom grids for composition and proportion checking.
BUILT FOR ARTISTS
• Works completely offline — no internet required
• Built-in tutorial to learn each tool
• Organize guides in layers — toggle visibility, delete, rearrange
• Auto-saves your work as you go
• Export finished studies to your gallery
• Dark interface that won't strain your eyes in the studio
• Clean, minimal design that stays out of your way
WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Figure drawing students learning proportion and anatomy
• Portrait artists checking alignments and value structures
• Plein air painters simplifying complex scenes
• Students practicing classical drawing techniques
• Anyone serious about improving their observational drawing skills
These are the same tools hanging on the wall of every traditional art school — the plumb line, the measuring stick, the black mirror, and the squinted eye. Now they fit in your pocket.
Study any reference with precision. See values clearly. Draw with confidence.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Fresh update! We've polished things up to keep your creative flow uninterrupted.
Enjoy!
The developer, Hessam Aldin Emami Nodeh, 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.
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Information
- Seller
- Hessam Aldin Emami Nodeh
- Size
- 33.9 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Premium - Promo $3.99
- Yearly Subscription - Promo $24.99
- Unlock Full App $8.99
- Premium Subscription $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Artist Tools