# Pocket Easel — Mobile Plein Air & Color Study

> Mobile Plein Air & Color Study (iPhone/iPad app by 彬 王.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-easel/id6792240582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [彬 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790275793)
- Category: Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-easel/id6792240582/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Easel?

Pocket Easel is a color-study tool for painting on the go. Built around gamut masking — a color theory used by traditional painters — it helps you capture harmonious color quickly, right from your phone.

Gamut Mask Color Picker
Choose from preset mask shapes on the color wheel to constrain your palette. Every color you pick stays in harmony with the rest, without needing color theory expertise.

Joystick Color Adjustment
Drag or long-press the current color swatch to bring up a joystick for fine color control. Adjust hue and saturation with your thumb, designed for one-handed use while holding your phone.

Canvas Zoom & Pan
Pinch to zoom in on details, pan to reposition, and reset with one tap.

Shape Tools
Draw lines, circles, and rectangles with precise geometry alongside your freehand brush and fill tools.

Color-Process Time-Lapse
Export a time-lapse of your painting session that shows not just your strokes, but where each color came from on the gamut wheel.

Landscape Mode for Two-Handed Painting
Rotate your phone and the toolbar and color dock move to either side, so both thumbs stay free to paint and pick color.

Pocket Easel is built for quick color studies, not detailed illustration — the constraint is the point. All painting tools are free, including watermarked export. A one-time purchase unlocks high-resolution export and time-lapse video.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Easel Pro | $5.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-09

Adds a hint for the brightness adjustment gesture.

### 1.1 — 2026-08-08

• Color Studies — your paintings are now saved automatically as a library. Browse your work anytime and pick up where you left off.
• Various interface improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-06

No release notes.

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