Value Study vs Doodle Grid for Artists

In art, value (or tone) refers to how light or dark a colour is. If you're learning to paint or draw, doing value studies is one of the best ways to improve. These small, loose sketches in greyscale help you understand where shadows fall and highlights appear—essential for capturing depth and form. Value Study is a simple, focused tool designed to help you see values more clearly in your reference images. Instead of just converting a photo to black and white, this app lets you break down tones step by step. Start with just black and white to map out the biggest shapes, then gradually add more values to refine your understanding. You can also highlight all areas of an image that share the same value, making it easier to see subtle shifts in tone. This is especially useful in complex references, like portraits, where different parts of the image might have the same level of shadow but look completely different in colour. Value Study isn’t here to replace traditional studies—it’s here to enhance them. Whether you're sketching, painting, or working digitally, this tool makes it easier to focus on the fundamentals of light, shadow, and form. Try it for free with all features enabled on sample images from Unsplash before deciding to unlock the full app with a low-cost yearly or lifetime purchase. All Value Study Pro upgrades count as lifetime purchase. Either option will unlock Value Study across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Annual: Auto-renews yearly. Lifetime: One-time payment, no fees. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Introducing Doodle Grid by Da Vinci Eye - the fun, innovative app that simplifies the way you transfer and scale your artwork! Ditch the traditional grid methods and embrace the world of Doodle Grids, also known as Lazy Grids or Scribble Grids. With this app, artists of all levels can easily create stunning drawings and paintings of any size, from small sketches to grand murals. Doodle Grids provide several advantages over traditional gridding systems: - Time-saving: No need to spend hours measuring and drawing precise lines for your grid. - More freedom: Create unique, free-flowing shapes instead of being confined to rigid squares. - Easy-to-use interface: Quickly adjust opacity and position your reference image with just a few taps. - Versatile: Suitable for various art mediums and styles, from detailed portraits to abstract pieces. - Minimizes distortion: Helps you maintain accurate proportions without the risk of distortion from straight lines and angles. Whether you're working on a detailed portrait, a vibrant landscape, or a captivating abstract piece, Doodle Grid is your go-to companion. Download now and elevate your creative process!