# Art Atelier: Anatomy & Light — 3D drawing & lighting studies > 3D lighting and anatomy study tool for artists. (iPhone/iPad app by Ellen Lien G Probst.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-atelier-anatomy-and-light/id6794507824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ellen Lien G Probst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702878431) - Category: Graphics & Design, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 125 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-08-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-atelier-anatomy-and-light/id6794507824/reviews.md ## What is Art Atelier? Art Atelier is a lighting studio for artists. Pick a subject, turn it in your hand, and move the key light until you understand exactly why the shadow falls where it does. Built for painters and drawing students who want to study form — not trace photographs. STUDY 18 SUBJECTS • Planar head — the classic blocked-in head, as a full sculpt or as big simplified planes • Features — eyes, ear, nose, lips • Hands and feet — free-tumbling, so you can reach any orientation you need • Male and female skulls — the structure underneath the face • Casts & sculptures — Young Girl, Highlander Woman, Goethe, Schiller, Brutus, Marcus Aurelius • A sphere — where every lighting lesson starts LIGHT IT LIKE A STUDIO Seven classic setups, one tap each: Front, Rembrandt, Split, Butterfly, Top, Rim and Under. Then take the rig over yourself: • Drag the key light anywhere around the subject, from eye level to overhead to below • Set key intensity, from a soft wash to a hard single source • Warm it or cool it — tungsten through to north-window light • Open up the ambient fill, or close it down to deep shadow Everything relights in real time as you drag. Nothing to render, nothing to wait for. SEE IN VALUES • Posterize the scene to 2, 3, 4 or 5 flat value steps, so you read the big shapes before the detail • Switch between a detailed sculpt and blocked-in planes to find the underlying structure • Mirror the whole scene, the way you'd flip your canvas to check a drawing • Zoom in to work on a single feature, or pull back for the whole gesture TURN IT ANY WAY YOU LIKE Drag to rotate. Heads and busts turn on a turntable with a natural upright; hands and feet tumble freely, so you can hunt down the exact foreshortening you're trying to draw. Every angle, held as long as you need it — no model getting tired, no reference photo lit the wrong way. HOW ARTISTS USE IT • Warm up with ten-minute studies before a longer session • Work out the light on a portrait before you commit paint to canvas • Learn the classic portrait setups by seeing them, not by reading about them • Check what the planes of the cheek actually do when the light drops below the horizon • Practise value grouping with the posterize view, then draw it in full tone • Study cast shadow, form shadow, core shadow and reflected light as separate things DESIGNED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY A dark interface that won't blow out your night vision or compete with your subject. Light mode if you'd rather. One-handed controls so your drawing hand stays on the paper. No timers, no gamification, no streaks — just the model and the light. Every subject and every tool works offline. No account to create, no ads, nothing tracking your practice. WHAT'S INCLUDED The planar head, eyes, ear, sphere and the Young Girl cast are free, with the full lighting rig and every value tool — enough to know within a minute whether the app suits how you work. A single one-time unlock opens all 18 subjects, permanently. No subscription. Made by a painter, for painters. ## Key features - 3D subject manipulation - Real-time key light control - Multiple classic lighting setups - Value posterization - Offline functionality - One-handed controls ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Lifetime Unlock | $8.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Art Atelier ### What subjects are available in Art Atelier? Art Atelier includes 18 subjects, such as planar heads, facial features, hands, feet, male and female skulls, and various classical sculptures. The planar head, eyes, ear, sphere, and the Young Girl cast are available for free. ### How does Art Atelier help with studying light? You can drag the key light anywhere around the subject, adjust its intensity and color temperature, and control ambient fill to understand how light creates shadows and defines form. All relighting happens in real-time. ### Can I use Art Atelier offline? Yes, every subject and tool in Art Atelier works offline. This allows for uninterrupted study sessions without needing an internet connection. ### What is the pricing for Art Atelier? Art Atelier is free to download and use with a selection of subjects and tools. A single one-time unlock purchase is available to access all 18 subjects permanently, with no subscription required. ### Does Art Atelier have ads? No, Art Atelier is ad-free. The app is designed to avoid distractions and does not contain any advertisements. ### What devices is Art Atelier compatible with? Art Atelier is designed for artists on the go and is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. ### How often is Art Atelier updated? The latest version of Art Atelier is 1.0.3, which was last updated on August 19, 2026. Updates are provided to enhance functionality and user experience. ### What is the age rating for Art Atelier? Art Atelier has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in art and design studies. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-19 - improved user experience ### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-07 No release notes. ## More apps by Ellen Lien G Probst - [Therapeze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/therapeze/id6462193383) - [MoodWise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodwise/id6476468012) - [Calming Me: Music & Breathing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calming-me-music-and-breathing/id6789266818) All apps by Ellen Lien G Probst: https://appshunter.io/developer/1702878431 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*