# Art of Weird — Paint to inspire awe,joy,rage!

> Digital art app with unique brushes and dynamic stroke sizing. (iPhone/iPad app by Norbyte.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-weird/id495494581 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 152 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-weird/id495494581/reviews.md

## What is Art of Weird?

An art app with everything from realistic oil painting tools to the truly weird and bizarre, such as Worm Pen, Pods, and more.
You will explore a different side of your artistic creativity, and have fun doing it!

• PAINT ON CANVAS •
This app features live-calculated brushes and strokes that interact in real time with the uniquely generated, non-repeating canvas texture.

• FINGERTIP = STROKE SIZE •
When you paint, the app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen and changes the stroke size accordingly.
There’s a huge difference between using just the corner of your fingertip and pressing down the whole fingerprint area!
A 2nd tool assigned to your finger will still use this feature, so don’t ignore it just because you have an Apple Pencil!

• LEFT-HANDED? •
Just swipe the toolbar over to the other side!

• PARAMETERS CAN BE CHANGED LIVE •
Use any buttons or controls to change/adjust color, size, force, simultaneously while painting.

• UNIVERSAL PURCHASE •
If you choose to buy the Pro upgrade, this one-time in-app purchase will unlock all Pro features in the app on all available platforms (iPad-iPhone-Mac)!

• METAL •
The engine is based on Metal, with 128-bit color and floating-point arithmetic.

• SWIFT •
The app was developed entirely using Swift (earlier versions used C++).

• APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • FULL SCREEN PAINTING •
• DARK MODE • LANDSCAPE • PORTRAIT • WIDE COLOR •
• MULTIPLE LAYERS • PHOTO TRACING MODE (Pro feature) •

## Key features

- Realistic and bizarre painting tools
- Dynamic stroke sizing by fingertip contact
- Live parameter adjustments
- Left-handed toolbar option
- Multiple layers
- Photo tracing mode (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $6.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-weird/id495494581/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Art of wierd

*2026-01-04*

It was not as high quality and mnice as other desighningapps it could use impreovment, so 2 stars. (:

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2025-01-05*

I am good at art and I love this arttttttt it is so fun

### 5/5 — The Worm Brush is Fun And Wacky

*2024-07-31*

I just wish, since this developer’s art apps aside from Chill Paint all work the exact same, that they were one app instead of many so you could combine all the weird fun brushes and just make one purchase instead of several for the same features. Still, even for the worm brush alone, it’s worth a download. It’s a lot like drawing with layers of foam and has such a unique funky texture. Highly recommend for experimentation and art block!

### 5/5 — I love this art program!

*2024-06-04*

I have 2 diffrent art programs on my ipad but same thing on my computer witch im alredy on! but its hard for me to draw on my computer and my drawing tablet but this is still one of the great art programs ive ever seen! also i cant spell that well on my computer so you might see some mistakes

### 5/5 — Better than any drawing game

*2024-05-11*

I love all the tools it gives you and if you scroll down and click on a color than it gives you beautiful choices so I recomend to buy this

### 5/5 — Hotel Del incomplete

*2024-02-27*

Really enjoy learning a new App to explore. I am eager to explore some of the extras!!!!

### 1/5 — Bad

*2023-06-21*

This is not vary cool I don’t like it

### 1/5 — Needs instructions

*2023-04-16*

For example, I import a picture, color over it, but then how do I delete the import but keep the coloring.

**Developer response:** 1) Import photo.
2) Add a layer.
3) Switch on Tracing for the tool you will be using.
4) Paint (on the added layer).
5) Delete the layer that has the original photo on it.

Adding and deleting layers: Tap the Layers button (first row of buttons, next to the picture).

### 5/5 — so cute!!!

*2023-02-20*

If I'm to critique this in any way it'd be to add a color picker they're helpful!

### 5/5 — Totally worth spending a couple bucks on the pro version!

*2022-04-21*

One of my favorite drawing/painting applications on the iPad to date. I’ve tried literally almost every single kind in the App Store & this one is definitely in my top 5.

## Frequently asked questions about Art of Weird

### What kind of painting tools does this app offer?

This app provides a wide range of painting tools, from realistic oil painting effects to unique and bizarre brushes like the Worm Pen and Pods. It aims to help users explore different facets of their artistic creativity.

### How does the stroke size work in this app?

The app features a unique dynamic stroke sizing system where the stroke size is determined by how much of your fingertip is touching the screen. This allows for nuanced control, similar to traditional art tools, and works even without an Apple Pencil.

### Is there a cost to use all the features?

The app offers a free version with core features. A Pro upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase, which unlocks all Pro features, including photo tracing mode, across all compatible Apple platforms.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for universal purchase, meaning a Pro upgrade will unlock features on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It also supports features like Dark Mode, landscape and portrait orientations, and wide color displays.

### Can left-handed users easily use this app?

Yes, the app is designed with left-handed users in mind. You can simply swipe the toolbar to the other side of the screen for a more comfortable and intuitive painting experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.1 — 2023-12-06

[NEW] Added some selection options (like “Select All”) in Work in Progress (Gallery). Long-press the Multi-Select button or tap “Selected…” next to the buttons.
[NEW] Added “Reset to Default” button to the Scrollable Palette Area menu (to open that menu, scroll the palette to its beginning and tap the largest of the three buttons that appear).
[IMPROVED] Adjusted the spacing between the thumbnails in Work in Progress (Gallery).
[FIXED] Dismissing some types of alerts by tapping outside would sometimes block the painting tools (for both touch and Apple Pencil).
[FIXED] A minor, rare user interface graphics glitch.
[FIXED] Pasting multiple files in Work in Progress (Gallery) did not always select all the imported pics.
[IMPROVED] (for devices with attached hardware keyboard) Minor changes/additions to the keyboard shortcuts in Work in Progress (Gallery), and the shortcuts for Copy, Paste, Duplicate now work with layers if the Layers stack is open.
[FIXED] Rotating the device could, in some very rare circumstances, cause the app to crash.
[IMPROVED] Tapping or long-pressing a dial could result in an unintentional adjustment (especially if using Apple Pencil).
[FIXED] Copy Layer was not always working properly.
[FIXED] Some minor multi-select issues in Work in Progress (Gallery).
[FIXED] A couple of drag & drop issues.
[FIXED] A very improbable crash bug.
[IMPROVED] A few minor things.

### 5.2 — 2023-11-11

[NEW] Color Modulators that can add a subtle (or not so subtle!), dynamic color variation to the painting tool you’re using.
[NEW] Multi-Select mode in “Work in Progress” (Gallery), for batch operations (e.g. delete) or drag and drop.
[IMPROVED] Long-press outside to close multiple open menus at once.
[IMPROVED] Better user interface for drag & drop in “Work in Progress” (Gallery).
[IMPROVED] Added stabilizer for Apple Pencil and finger touch release coordinates, when using Geometry/Shapes, Eyedropper, or Layer Mover, for better precision.
[NEW] A spinning wheel is now shown for some tasks, to indicate that the app is busy.
[FIXED] When renaming a layer, a tap outside the Layers menu/panel will now end the renaming instead of closing.
[IMPROVED] Please note that the painting tool Candy Brush has been replaced by a regular brush with a specific Color Modulator that achieves the same effect.
[NEW] Added a simple “Pen” to the painting tools.
[NEW] Added new Apple Pencil 2 Double-Tap Action: Open/Close Tool Menu.
[IMPROVED] You are now allowed to delete the last picture in “Work in Progress” (Gallery).
[FIXED] In some rare cases, presenting a menu or message could cause the app to crash.
[FIXED] The cancel button was not working correctly for some picture/layer operations.
[FIXED] Ending a painting stroke outside the picture could cause a crash if the selected layer was in Move Mode.
[FIXED] Some minor issues with sliders in menus.
[FIXED] Copy/paste hex colors wasn’t always working.
[FIXED] A minor cosmetic problem with some menus.
[IMPROVED] Some changes to the manual/help, to reflect recent improvements.
[IMPROVED] Misc. other minor things.
[FIXED] Some other issues.

### 5.1 — 2023-04-22

[NEW] Two-finger tap Undo. Added an alternative set of gestures (tap the Settings button and check/uncheck the “Use 2-Finger Tap Undo” setting) for those who prefer 2-finger tap Undo over 3-finger-swipe Undo.
[IMPROVED] Slightly less glare on the buttons.
[IMPROVED] Changed some of the bottom row buttons in “Work in Progress”.
[IMPROVED] Zoom Reset animation.
[FIXED] After editing the palette, a few of the colors would sometimes appear dimmed or translucent.
[FIXED] The Texture Interaction slider was not working correctly for some tools.
[FIXED] The picture would sometimes flicker when starting or switching to the app.
[FIXED] A few (potential) memory leak issues.
[FIXED] Some minor graphics glitches.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] Some minor Undo description issues.
[IMPROVED] Minor changes to some menus (Manual, Settings menu, Apple Pencil menu, Selected Picture menu, Layer menu, etc.)
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.

### 5.0 — 2023-01-22

[NEW] Tool preview (in the tool menu).
[NEW] Drag & drop from/to other apps. Supported in both “Work in Progress” (Gallery) and Layers.
[NEW] Support for cross-device drag & drop via Universal Control.
[NEW] A new native file format named after the app. Supports thumbnails when exporting.
[NEW] Detailed undo/redo info.
[NEW] Picture-specific color palettes. You can now add new palettes, including ones that are specific to, and saved with, the current picture.
[NEW] (Pro) A new tool for sketching: Graphite Pencil.
[NEW] Some new tool settings in the tool menu: Texture Interaction (to make individual tools less or more affected by the paper/canvas texture), as well as specific adjustable parameters for some tools.
[NEW] Filled shapes (Painting Mode). They can now be filled with strokes from the selected painting tool.
[NEW] Tool button info. All tool buttons now display information and hints regarding that tool’s selected Color, Size, Force, Painting Mode, and Tracing.
[NEW] Tap any control knob (Size, Force, Hue, Saturation, Brightness) to enlarge it, for easier use and more precision. Tap again to return to original size.
[NEW] Long-press on any control knob to open a menu with fixed values to choose from (e.g. "50%").
[IMPROVED] The three different parts of the scrollable palette area are now called “Quick Colors”, “Palette”, and “Named Colors”.
[NEW] (Pro) A new menu (mostly) for web developers, where you can adjust, copy & paste as hex color, can be found in the Current Color menu.
[IMPROVED] Painting with active channel lock (e.g. alpha lock) now looks nicer when going to/from empty areas.
[IMPROVED] Painting Mode (shapes/geometry) now has a variety of new options, and a preview.
[NEW] Layer button info. The layer button will display the selected layer’s opacity if it’s less than 100%, and indicate whether or not a Layer Channel Lock is in use.
[IMPROVED] The drag handles have been removed in Layers. Now, to rearrange the layers, just grab anywhere and drag (avoid the name field if using Apple Pencil).
[NEW] Rename layers. Tap its current name (or just start writing in the selected layer’s name box, if you use an Apple Pencil).
[IMPROVED] Redesigned menus.
[IMPROVED] Tapping outside a menu will now only close that menu, instead of also reusing the tap in the menu underneath (if any).
[FIXED] An issue that could cause the app to freeze, glitch, or block the user from entering “Work in Progress” (Gallery) in some cases.
[IMPROVED] Misc. changes and some new options in the palette’s options/settings menu.
[NEW] Tool Size Mode, to determine how the tool’s size is calculated.
[IMPROVED] The menu where you can decide which traits (e.g. Color, Size, etc.) are individual or shared by all tools has been simplified (Settings Menu -> Painting Tools).
[IMPROVED] The algorithms for the painting tools have been improved.
[IMPROVED] The selected tool is now more clearly marked.
[IMPROVED] The 2nd tool (when using Apple Pencil to control the 1st) is now marked.
[IMPROVED] When creating seamless patterns, it’s now possible to switch off the tiled view mode without switching back to normal (non-wrapped) painting.
[IMPROVED] Some user interface changes, like color schemes, improved menus, etc.
[IMPROVED] Various additional things.
[IMPROVED] Some optimizations.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.

### 4.6 — 2020-05-25

[NEW] (Pro) Support for Universal Purchase. Your Pro Upgrade is now valid for iPad, iPhone, and Mac.
[IMPROVED] The paper/canvas texture preview is now showing an example brush stroke.
[IMPROVED] When adjusting the paper/canvas texture, all sliders will now affect the preview.
[IMPROVED] A few additions to the Recommended Paper/Canvas Colors.
[IMPROVED] Some changes that affect how a few of the tools interact with the canvas texture. If the strokes appear too grainy, decrease the “Depth” value of the canvas texture (in the Layers Control, go to “Canvas” -> “Texture Options”).
[IMPROVED] Some things, like Undo/Redo for example, are now a bit faster.
[NEW] (Pro) A new tool called Void Patcher, that covers up transparent gaps (supports Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[FIXED] A minor issue with Dark Mode.
[FIXED] A couple of minor user interface glitches.
[IMPROVED] Misc. things.
[FIXED] Some image orientation issues.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.

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