Crayon Maestro

Crayon Maestro

draw,paint,create art,sketches

210 ratings
24 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 20, 2011
  • December 11, 2023

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This app simulates wax crayon drawing with realistic stroke variations based on fingertip pressure. It offers a dynamic color palette, adjustable drawing parameters, and full Apple Pencil support for creating detailed art and sketches. Pro features like photo tracing are available via a one-time purchase.

Fingertip-based stroke size adjustment
Live parameter changes (color, size, force)
Full Apple Pencil support
Customizable color palette
Multiple layers
Photo tracing mode (Pro feature)
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What's New in Crayon Maestro

6.2.1

December 11, 2023

[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 drawing 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] Some issues when tapping to add to the selection while dragging the thumbnails in Work in Progress (Gallery). [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.

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User reviews

This app is so cool

I love how they act so much like real crayons and the way the colors are organized is both easy and unique. It’s not limited or difficult like a lot of art apps are.

Great for casual doodlers and fine artists

This is a fun, simple app packing a surprising amount of functionality. I wish it was combined with the very similar apps from the same developer; having them separate seems very artificial and weird and I want to use all the brushes together.

To put it meanly all these apps from this person work the exact same except for the older Chill Paint, but stop you from using the brushes together to make you buy the same pro features multiple times. To put it nicely, it keeps the apps individually simple and lets people find what they’re searching for on the App Store in specific terms I guess. Still, it’s silly! I want to use all the brushes together!

Basically I’m peeved because I like these apps so much. I wouldn't care if they were lame. Definitely give it a download. They pack a punch with a surprising number of features.

All these apps are missing some really basic stuff I’d expect of an art app but also have a bunch of features, once you buy pro, that I wish all art apps had. You’ll have to give it a try yourself.

Color modulation and the pro brushes are great, and I like the texture of the crayons. A lasso move feature would be nice. The palette is very nice, and easy to refine color on, but it would also be nice to have a color triangle to pick a color from a spectrum as well instead of sliding the circles individually. Would also be nice to be able to save some colors of your own.
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Nice little art app

It’s fun to have a crayon-only art app to play around with and doodle in from time to time, I like the way the crayon “brushes” look, it mimics real crayons fairly well.

Surprisingly responsive!

Actually has decent pressure sensitivity with a graphics tablet, as well as a shockingly robust level of customisation- the bg canvas can be changed to a custom preset, all the drawing tools present are adjustable. I actually ended up paying to upgrade it! Which, as an poor starving artist, should say a LOT as it might be the only art program I've ever paid for in an over 10 year professional career. My only wish is that there was a pc or even android version for on the go and sharing with my pc using wife.
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Pls update this app

I like the feeling of crayon on this one but it’s hard to use the dial. This app doesn’t have the option to long press the dial and get a few size buttons instead like the updated norebyte apps do. It could be really good but it definitely needs an update and I think a new icon could help it get more downloads if that’s why it hasn’t been updated yet.
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FAQ

What is Crayon Maestro?

Crayon Maestro is a full-fledged wax crayon simulator that allows you to create art, drawings, and sketches with a realistic feel. It features dynamic stroke size based on fingertip contact and allows for simultaneous adjustment of drawing parameters like color and force.

How does the stroke size work?

The app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen to determine the stroke size. Applying just the corner of your fingertip creates a thin line, while using the entire fingerprint area results in a broad stroke. This feature is active even when using a second tool or an Apple Pencil.

Is there a cost to use Crayon Maestro?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. Advanced features, such as photo tracing mode, are available through a one-time in-app purchase for the Pro upgrade, which unlocks all Pro features across all available platforms.

What devices is Crayon Maestro compatible with?

The app offers universal purchase, meaning a Pro upgrade is valid on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It fully supports Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2, and is built using Swift with a Metal engine for high-performance graphics.

What are the main use cases for Crayon Maestro?

This app is ideal for creating digital art, sketches, and drawings that mimic the look and feel of real wax crayons. It's suitable for both quick doodles and more detailed artistic projects, offering features like multiple layers and photo tracing for advanced users.