Choose a reference
Bring a photo you want to paint. PaintSteps processes it on your device and breaks it into a series of color studies.
PaintSteps A pocket painting companionFOR IPHONE & IPAD
Your photo.
Your palette.
Your painting.
That photo you would love to paint? Start here. Turn it into simple color studies, build up the detail, and find your way to the canvas.
Explore the painting stepsMade for real paint, at your own pace.
THE PAINTING TABLEStudy No. 01
Find the big shapes.
Interactive sample of generated artwork. The full app runs on iOS.
PHOTO → COLOR → CANVASProcessed on your deviceNo ads. No account.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. A LOT OF ROOM TO CREATE.
Less “where do I start?”
More brush on canvas.
See the big shapes
Start with a simplified palette. Move through increasingly detailed steps and use the grid to help place your shapes.
Make it your own
Explore paint-mixing guidance and take the next step when you are ready. Your brushwork makes the final painting yours.
FROM REFERENCE TO COLOR STUDY
Watch the picture
come together.
A preview of the painting process, using an example reference and PaintSteps-generated studies.
Promotional preview · not an in-app screen recording
YOUR NEXT CREATIVE RITUAL
A reference becomes
a place to begin.
Native on iPhone and iPad. An optional one-time Pro unlock adds features including tutorial exports and editable mixing recipes.
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