ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create

ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create$4.69

Rated 4.34/5 (1,271) —  Free Android application by Ambient Design Ltd.

About ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create

ArtRage for Android is a realistic painting and drawing app that includes all the most useful tools from our desktop edition. Along with a full range of awesome, easy to use, drawing tools like the oil brush, inking pen and glitter, it includes a full range of the most important digital art features, like Layers, Fill Tool, Layer Blend Modes, the ability to add Reference and Tracing images while you draw, and of course, our incredibly fun color mixing. All the tools act like real paint, pencil or chalk, and interact in different ways with each other and the canvas texture.

You can also tweak a wide range of real-world settings, like thinners, pressure and loading, smooth out your sketches and inked lines with our auto-smoothing ink pen and pencil, go crazy with multicolored, metallic glitter, or mimic thick impasto effects with the paint tube and palette knife. The app includes a range of default presets for every tool, and you can easily create your own specialized custom presets.

ArtRage for Android comes with the intuitive, familiar ArtRage interface, reliable tech support, and full in-app support for pressure and tilt in the S Pen. Your ArtRage files can be easily transferred to the desktop to finish in any desktop edition of ArtRage. We’re proud of our painting programs and place a high priority on user feedback and stable, bug-free apps that let you create the art you want without having to fight with menus, complicated brush settings and obscure terminology to get there.

Try our free app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ambientdesign.artrage.oils/


Tools:

Oil Brush, Watercolor, Airbrush, Palette Knife, Paint Roller, Paint Tube, Inking Pen, Pencil, Marker Pen, Wax or Chalk Pastel, Eraser, Flood Fill, Glitter Tube, Gloop Pen.

Each tool has a range of settings that reflect familiar properties such as paint thinners, or pencil tip softness. Tools apply texture as well as color, and blend under the brush.


Layers:

Add unlimited Layers to your painting, adjust visibility and opacity, rearrange and merge. ArtRage supports a wide range of Photoshop Layer Blend Modes that let you create effects like shading and highlights in your paintings.


Utilities:

Import photos, converting them to oil for smearing or as Reference Images pinned to the canvas as a visual guide. You can load photos as Tracing Images which are overlaid on the canvas, and have ArtRage select colors from them automatically as you paint.

Also has unlimited Undo / Redo and the ability to store color samples for later use.


Files:

- Store ArtRage Painting files in your local gallery and export common image formats to supported apps and transfer options.
- Record your paintings as Script files for playback at larger resolutions in our desktop software


Interface:

Designed for compact operation at different resolutions and screen orientations. The interface has been designed to maximize your creative space without hiding away critical functions such as tool and color selection. As you paint, it gets out of the way so that you don’t have to stop and manually adjust panels. With support for Multi-Touch gestures for canvas manipulation, Undo/Redo, and Brush Size, important shortcuts are available without needing menus. Also supports Stylus-only mode to avoid accidental finger painting.


Help & Support:

- Quick Reference and Guide cover the basics of the application. Free product support available via our Forums or by email to our support team. Please contact us if you encounter any issues.

ArtRage can be used offline. If you are having licence problems, see: https://www.artrage.com/faqs/cant-validate-artrage-android-asked-pay-google-play-store/


Community:

Forums: http://forums.artrage.com
Support: http://www.artrage.com/support
More: https://www.artrage.com/links/


Credits:

Thanks to Bo Paweena for the fantastic screenshots.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KE46LSymyo

How to Download / Install

Download and install ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create version on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.ambientdesign.artrage.playstore, download ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Fixed startup crash for some devices
Removed Watercolor canvas preset as it caused crashes for some users
Faster startup and gallery loading
Updated Libpng (security fix)
Added gallery size warning
Fix for script reading and sharing
Added help for scripting and layer transform in manual
Added option to change the language inside ArtRage
Miscellaneous bug fixes
Price update  Price changed from $5.51 to $4.69.
Price update  Price changed from $4.49 to $5.51.
Version update ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create was updated to version 1.0.104
More downloads  ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads

What are users saying about ArtRage: Draw, Paint, Create

J70%
by J####:

Something that would be crazy awesome is adding a neon aspect the color, like the metallic. That'd be awesome. Love it anyway. Definitely worth it. 7 bucks for what in real life is impossible: a freaking undo button!! And no clean-up, and no paint bleeding through the paper! It's mobile! IMO, its worth like 20 bucks. Such a steal at 7!

Y70%
by Y####:

Great drawing/painting app, don't get much better on Android! Even if you don't consider yourself much of an artist (and especially so if you have a tablet) you can have an awful lot of fun with this. There are so many tools for creating doodles with, the interface for accessing them is transparently clear and you can easily fiddle about with their properties so you can paint exactly how YOU want to paint. Top bunny version of a brilliant desktop package.

Y70%
by Y####:

Hi, love this app, and I wanted to support the makers (as well as have access to additional features) so I paid the £4.50 for the full version. However I can see absolutely no difference what so ever. I am running it on a Lenovo Android yoga book so I don't know if there are any software glitches.... I love the app, I just can't see any differences. =/

Y70%
by Y####:

Believe it or not this app changed my life since I'm a quadriplegic and I operate my note 7 using the stylus with my mouth. This app has got out the best of my drawing abilities and I mean I can draw some pretty amazing things, wish you could see. It does lack some of the other tools from other free apps have and you can't move pinned references,annoying! Please fix. I'm hoping to see new features and tools. other than that this app is a major go! Because this is as close it gets to the real deal.

Q70%
by Q####:

I'd been using this on my galaxy note 5 with outrageously accurate, and beautiful results up until a few weeks ago. Now every time I'm painting or drawing the color will change. At first it would only drag in white outside the virtual canvas but now it changes to whatever color it comes near. It's become worse and now it does it every single time causing me to turn to another app for my projects. If this is something I'm doing wrong or if it's just a glitch, I would much appreciate info on a remedy.

Y70%
by Y####:

I have this on my phone (Note 5). The app works just like the art software on my computer. Pressure sensitive, lots of brush options, and great save options so you can export the work you are using. The interface is well done. Work great on a small screen or a large tablet. If you are looking for art software for on the go to capture all your great ideas, look no further. I have purchased every other art app on the store, none even come close to this one. I will be buying this for my PC next. Thank you devs

Y70%
by Y####:

EDIT: Changing my rating from 4 to 5 stars now that the script feature has been added. There's one single feature that isn't in the Android version of Artrage, that's the script / recording feature. it is however in the IOS version, so I'm guessing it's on its way as long as there's nothing on the Android OS hindering it. Other then that this is a great app, do keep in mind that it is slightly taxing because of how detailed the color blending and brush strokes are made.

Y70%
by Y####:

UPDATED: My copy of this program had an error that ArtRage support resolved. You do not HAVE to have an internet connection to open this program as I previously thought. So I have updated my review from 1 star to 4. ArtRage is a solid painting program that's easy to use and straightforward to paint with. I enjoy it a lot. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because some of its competitors are as easy to to use but have more brushes, pens, etc. Overall, though, you can't go wrong with ArtRage.

Y70%
by Y####:

The app is a really great for the people that can use the tools efficiently. I however use the sumo paint application better, because I can use simpler tool in more complex ways. BTW: Art rage crashes a lot on my tablet and some of the brushes lag behind.

Y70%
by Y####:

Crashes upon opening the gallery, every time. Thus no way to load files. Basically makes the app useless.

W70%
by W####:

Well it's like this, and I don't give the highest rating, but you guys have thrown a touch down. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I70%
by I####:

I have MS. It makes doing art of any kind nearly impossible between hands that randomly twitch and pain that never stops. But worse than the pain is the deppression caused by being unable to express myself for so long. I opened your app and instantly felt the memory of graphite and charcoal coated fingers pop up so strongly I cried. Thank you. And thank you to the other disabled fellow who reviewed because his review was what made me stop and consider it.

Y70%
by Y####:

Yes, the oil paints feel very realistic. However the Android version lacks the ability to adjust the aspect and rotation of the brushes. That means you are limited to a single brush shape. I love this app on my Mac, but the Android version is lacking a very key feature for any serious painter.

Y70%
by Y####:

I've made some interesting abstracts with this. I'd love to see a spray bottle added in the tools section for spraying paint to add drips.

I70%
by I####:

The lack of a selection tool and the inability to select, mask, and transform layers makes this kind of useless for what I wanted it for. It is great for sketching on the go and doing quick paintings however. Fun for portable practice, totally worth $5.

W70%
by W####:

First off, it is one of the better apps out there. The reasons I am giving it only 3 stars. * no preset color palette where you can select from a range of colors * pen lag. The faster I draw the more significant the lag. * uploading of work to pen.up is continuously failing. Saving to desired folder on tablet fails.

Y70%
by Y####:

Thanks for the advise. After fiddling around a bit, I have finally figured out how to fix the problem. I really like this app and I even created a cartoon character of me for my profile pic using your app. Thanks again! 5 stars!

M70%
by M####:

Desperately needs a zoom lock. Every time I move my hand it zooms, even with palm detection. Add that and I'll upgrade you to 5 stars.

V70%
by V####:

Very responsive and rich. Would love to see a text feature, though (with many font styles). Thought it had one (most other drawing apps do). That would make me review 5 stars for sure!

G70%
by G####:

I was away from wifi working on a mission critical project and apparently ArtRage tests periodically and locks you out if you can not connect. Bottom line you can not count on ArtRage to produce art when you need it. If you want to draw just get Infinity Painter. It has the better pencil and drawing tool set. It can also do two finger canvas rotate.

B70%
by B####:

Has issues running from external storage, but one of the best functioning sketch/paint apps out there.

Y70%
by Y####:

After a while with experimenting with AR and other painting apps, I've come to an unfortunate conclusion that there are next to no apps that can come close in terms of easy-to-understand UI and paint brush possibilities. I say unfortunate because there's still a lot of basic functions this app needs, such as the layer protect alpha, the line & shape tool, canvas zoom lock function, I could go on. For now though, I would just appreciate this as an easy to understand painting app for people of all ages.

T70%
by T####:

Using this app for around a 1year now, it is just brilliant. I need to get the desktop version that's a must. I'm a professional abstract artist working in acrylics and mixed media, this app keeps me busy when I'm away from the studio if something catches eye I can use the app for reference by painting what inspires me. Just brilliant.

Y70%
by Y####:

Can't find sync setting like in tutorial and works without pairing but lags slot please help me fix

L70%
by L####:

This app is my favorite digital tool for creating realistic painting effects .The oil brushes are far more realistic then any other art app.And the pallet knife is awesome .It would be cool if the stencils were availible on the app version like how the one I have on my MacBook is but in any case this is my favorite app hands down

Y70%
by Y####:

What should I do to make it run smoothly?

Y70%
by Y####:

it's VERY slow with loading times and such. With every stroke, there's a delay or resistance that sets back the efficient of everything

U70%
by U####:

I wish you could move the layers panel and drag it to another location on the canvas instead of it being stuck in one fixed spot that can cover the page your working on...

Y70%
by Y####:

I just purchased this app how do use my s pen on my note 5 to draw sorry if this is a dumb question

Y70%
by Y####:

Been mucking around with this popular app for several weeks now and possibly more confused than ever especially with regards to colour mixing.

Y70%
by Y####:

I love this app so much. It's my favorite app in the world. Great for destressing!

Y70%
by Y####:

Color picker on long press is horrible. It keeps switching on and unintentionally changes color when drawing dots or small, slow circles with s pen. That's very annoying and unacceptable behaviour! Also undo does not always work leaving unwanted marks. UPDATE: I spent more time recently in artrage and I like it more then when I originally bought it. The brush strokes seems to be more fluid and less laggy what makes it more engaging to use. Long press for color picker however could be less sensitive!

V70%
by V####:

I've tried several art apps and ArtRage is most definitely the best and my favorite. It's incredibly easy to use and it's opened up a whole new world of creativity that I never knew I had in me. There are also plenty of easy to understand tutorials online to show you how to get the most out of it.

K70%
by K####:

This great app is almost disabled by an annoying problem. There's a time lag of about half a second when you draw. So the line you draw trails your stylus or finger by about an inch then catches up later. It makes the app almost useless. I think this problem is caused by constantly autosaving. If that's the problem then give us an option to save manually. We can do it. We're adults.

Y70%
by Y####:

It had layers and you could export/save the file as as PSD. Other than that, it's great. Keeping my fingers crossed on those features.

E70%
by E####:

How to pick colour without keep changing brush? Example: hold volume button and tap the color

L70%
by L####:

I love this app so much! I'm about to purchase the Lite version for a touchscreen PC, & possibly the full version later if needed. Between ArtRage & GIMP I can do most of my illustration work & exploration. Love ArtRage's tools & ability to adjust these, choose subtle through to intense colours & export to jpeg files for print & Web design. It's brilliant, a mini studio for tablet & phone! Many thanks to the developers!

Y70%
by Y####:

My online artwork is benefiting from the purchase of this app. One thing that could REALLY make this indispensable for me would be a mirror function. Then it would be 5 stars for sure.

Y70%
by Y####:

One of the best but missing some settings I would find important. I'd like to see checkboxes in settings for pressure and tilt respectively, since I do not always want tilt on. I used to never even know S Pen supported tilt though so thats amazing!

B70%
by B####:

How do I remove the icons while I paint? It's very annoying that the screen isn't blank like other painting apps where you have the option of removing the icons.


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