Simile - Paint Like a Master 1.0.11

Simile offers a revolutionary process that allows you to paint like a master. Through the use of renowned painting techniques such as the "Grid Method" and "Right Brain Drawing," combined with the power of gamification, a comprehensive set of tools, and advanced image processing, Simile turns the art of painting a masterpiece into an effortless endeavor. With a wide range of built-in paintings spanning still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and more, you have endless options to explore. Additionally, Simile enables you to bring your own photographs to life and customize them to your desired level of complexity.

Simile goes beyond being just a painting tool; it also fosters a collaborative and social painting experience. You can involve your family and friends in joint painting projects, allowing for shared creativity and connection. Once your masterpiece is complete, you can effortlessly share it online, order high-quality prints or canvases directly from within the app, or even wear your art on your sleeve with custom-designed t-shirts.

The Grid Method employed by Simile draws inspiration from the techniques used by ancient Egyptian artists as well as artistic icons like Leonardo da Vinci, M.C. Escher, and Vincent van Gogh. By dividing the painting into a grid, this method transforms a seemingly daunting task into manageable smaller sections, ensuring accuracy and proportionality in the final result.

The Right Brain Drawing technique practiced by Simile challenges the preconceptions often faced by beginners when trying to draw what they see. By presenting only fragments of the image at a time, hiding the rest, Simile encourages artists to detach from symbolic interpretations and instead focus on capturing the true essence of what they observe. This not only enhances artistic skill but also promotes a unique approach to self-expression.

Recognizing that people often perform better when tasks are gamified, Simile introduces scoring mechanisms that evaluate your painting in real time as you work. By striving to achieve higher scores, you can continuously improve your painting skills. The arcade mode, in particular, brings an additional element of speed and timing to the equation, generating surprisingly enjoyable challenges that yield impressive results. With every play session, I have personally witnessed significant growth in my painting abilities, and I believe you will too.

In addition to the traditional painting tools such as paintbrushes, a paint bucket, and the option to undo changes, Simile offers a range of powerful features. The False Color tool, for instance, provides invaluable assistance in distinguishing between similar shades of color, with additional options tailored for individuals with color blindness. The Grid tool takes the Grid Method even further by extending it to each individual tile, thus refining the painting process. Moreover, Simile facilitates artists' work by providing outlines that clearly define the boundaries of each color and a pipette tool for accurate color selection.

One of the biggest challenges faced by aspiring artists is representing the infinite variety of colors found in the real world using a limited set of paint colors. Simile's advanced image processing tackles this obstacle by simplifying images while retaining a realistic appearance, striking the perfect balance between complexity and manageability.

Simile's masterpiece mode truly embraces the spirit of collaboration by allowing up to 100 people to work together on a single painting. Whether you wish to create a heartfelt present from grandchildren to their grandmother or embark on a group project with friends, Simile provides a seamless experience without any in-app purchases or sign-ins required. Thanks to its integration with iCloud for collaboration purposes, inviting others to participate is hassle-free.

To further elevate your artistic journey, Simile has teamed up with Kite.ly to transform your virtual art into tangible reality. From canvas prints and framed prints to posters, t-shirts, mugs, magnets, and phone cases, a plethora of high-quality printing options are available to bring your artwork to life.

Enhancing the painting experience, Simile exclusively features background music by Leonty Music, which subtly adjusts as you create strokes on the screen. Should you desire, we also encourage painting to the accompaniment of your favorite songs, books, or podcasts, further nurturing your creative flow.