Art Reference: Easel Assistant

Art Reference: Easel Assistant

Grid, Value Study, & Palettes

4 ratings
2 reviews
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Released
October 12, 2025
Updated
October 30, 2026

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This app provides traditional artists with digital tools to aid in physical art creation. Features include value studies, gridlines, side-by-side reference viewing, and curated project collections. It offers a clean, ad-free experience designed for painters and illustrators.

✓Value study mode
✓Gridlines for sketching
✓Side-by-side reference/canvas view
✓Crop and frame tools
✓Curated project collections
✓Color harmony experimentation
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in Art Reference

1.64

October 30, 2026

Updated for iPhone Duo!

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User reviews

Amazing artist tool. This app packs all the references, features that other apps separately do. 10

Glad I found this app - includes all the features needed for my pastel, watercolor, oil , drawing work. If I could give 10 stars I would.

Response from developer

Thank you. So happy to hear that! :)

Amazing! Incredibly generous, still needs work

First off this app is really unique! So much potential!
It seems to still be in active development so it’s not perfect .
However…

This app is incredibly generous I would describe it as a
“Creative project manager”
There is so much utility here!
This is a tool I’ve been looking for!
You get so many great tools for free! I definitely want to support this apps development.

Suggestions:

- When you upload a reference it gives you the ability to download it again. This is amazing. For your finished work I’d add the feature to download the framed version and the original file unedited as well! (Just like when you download your reference photos from the gallery)

- adding the ability to place our own colors in the color mixer

- ability to create a custom color palette in app similar to the color harmonies tool.

- a gallery option so you don’t have to swipe to look through your completed gallery. (like a display of the pictures you can click, maybe even organize in folders) then you can display it in gallery mode with the picture frame or close up with the ability to view the description and other details in a digital menu.

(Adding a switch from picture frame mode to a more digital interface would be cool and make it easier to admire your own work especially being able to zoom in)

- adding a confirmation before you delete a project
(The button is so close to the duplicate button. If someone’s finger slips their project would be ruined)

Bugs I’ve encountered:

- When you complete a work it doesn’t automatically go to the “completed” section! The completed section says 0 even when I added a “finished work”.

- the app is a little laggy at times.

- I feel the option for a more in depth tutorial showing how to use the interface would be good for many people!
(for people who may not be as experienced with devices/ tech it may frustrate them!)

- when you make a new project I have to open and close to app to access the new project which can be a bit frustrating.

- after removing a project the screen doesn’t clear sometimes it just keep the project you just deleted open? I did this with one of the sample projects.

I’ll update this review if I find anything else! Very amazing app I love what you’ve done this is perfect ⭐️
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Response from developer

Edit: Hello again! Following up on my response below to say I have launched a bunch of these fixes / suggestions! I have added: - a gallery option that is more of a grid to see all the art at once. You can also tap to full screen and swipe through. - now when you add a finished work it updates the status to complete. - made a full video walk through that shows if you have no projects yet and linked to in settings. - a confirmation pop up before deleting - fixed the bug where when you delete a project it stayed open and well as a few other bugs. I am still working on some of this. But wanted to give you an update. Thanks again! —— What a thoughtful review thank you! I am glad you are finding it useful and I will add all of these suggestions to my backlog! It is in active development as you said. I build this on the side for my own use so it’s really great to hear what features you are drawn to. I will work on these as soon as I can. Thank you!

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FAQ

What is Art Reference: Easel Assistant used for?

Art Reference: Easel Assistant provides digital tools for traditional artists to assist in creating physical art. It offers features like value studies, gridlines, and side-by-side viewing to help with composition and accuracy.

Does Art Reference: Easel Assistant have ads?

No, Art Reference: Easel Assistant is designed with a clean, focused interface and does not contain advertisements.

What kind of art projects can I practice with Art Reference: Easel Assistant?

The app includes curated Collections for practicing various subjects such as Animals, Architecture, Botanical, Figure, Landscape, Master Study, Portrait, and Still Life.

Can I use Art Reference: Easel Assistant offline?

Yes, Art Reference: Easel Assistant is offline friendly and works anywhere, including in the studio or outdoors, without needing an internet connection.

Is my artwork private when using Art Reference: Easel Assistant?

Yes, all artwork created or imported into Art Reference: Easel Assistant is private and saved only in your personal iCloud. It is not visible to the internet or AI models.

What devices is Art Reference: Easel Assistant available on?

Art Reference: Easel Assistant is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Art Reference: Easel Assistant updated?

The latest version, 1.64, was released on October 30, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and features.

What is the age rating for Art Reference: Easel Assistant?

Art Reference: Easel Assistant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.