Value Study Assistant

Simplify Values for Painting

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Value Study Assistant helps painters see the big picture before they begin painting. Upload any photo and instantly simplify it into clear value masses — from 2 to 10 levels of light and dark. Instead of getting lost in detail, you'll quickly see the essential shapes that create a strong composition. HOW IT WORKS 1) Upload your photo and choose 2–10 value levels using the slider. 2) Use the Color / Values comparison slider to instantly compare your original reference with the simplified value study. 3) Tap Modify Values to lighten or darken individual value groups until the structure looks right. 4) Use the crop tool to frame your reference to any standard painting proportion with pinch-to-zoom control. 5) Download your value study as a clean JPG to use beside your easel, on your tablet, or printed in the studio.Perfect for painters, illustrators, and art students who want to understand the value structure of their reference before committing to canvas. BUILT FOR PAINTERS Value Study Assistant helps you: • Quickly break down any photo into simple light and dark shapes • See the value structure of a scene before you paint • Strengthen compositions by focusing on major value relationships • Crop references to standard painting proportions • Work seamlessly on iPhone and iPad FREE TO TRY Includes 3 free downloads per month. Unlock Studio Access for unlimited downloads and uninterrupted use.

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Version 1.1 includes a new color/values comparison slider so you can instantly see your photo in full color versus simplified values. The crop tool now supports pinch-to-zoom for precise framing. The app is fully optimized for iPad 13. Additional improvements include a redesigned settings page with contact, share, review, and subscription links, freestyle crop with corner and edge drag handles, and a variety of UI refinements throughout the app.

Version 1.1

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    Information

    Seller
    • Kristina Nelson
    Size
    • 3.5 MB
    Category
    • Photo & Video
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Kristina Nelson
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