ppainter. YOUR PAINTING STARTS HERE
THE STUDIO / EXAMPLE PROJECT

24 × 18 in canvas·Explore the sample, or start your own

24 in
REFERENCE · ORIGINAL COLORS
Compose first. Find the big shapes next.
YOUR STUDY PALETTE

A few colors. A clearer starting point.

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Create the Color & shape layer to discover your palette.
A NEW BEGINNING

Start a painting.

Your canvas sets the proportions for every image and layer.

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Physical dimensions, independent of screen resolution. Changing units converts the measurements.
YOUR STUDIO

My projects

Saved in this browser on this device. Export a project file to back it up or move it.
TAKE YOUR STUDY WITH YOU

Export project

Image exports are screen-resolution planning references, not full-size print files.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

A small guide to Painter.

  1. Start with your canvas. Name your project and enter the dimensions of your physical canvas.
  2. Find the composition. Add references, select one, then drag, scale, rotate or mirror it. Each reference keeps its own placement.
  3. Look for the big shapes. Create the Color & shape layer. Choose 4–6 colors and adjust the simplification.
  4. Try a paint recipe. Click a palette swatch or use Pick color. Ratios are starting estimates for small test mixtures.

Install on your device

Windows: Open in Microsoft Edge and choose the address-bar install icon, or the browser menu → Apps → Install this site as an app.

iPhone / iPad: Open in Safari → Share → Add to Home Screen. Enable Open as Web App if shown.

Installation and offline use require HTTPS, or localhost for development. Open Painter once online to cache it.

Saved projects stay in this browser. They do not sync to a server. Browser storage can be cleared; export .painter files for safekeeping.

Keyboard: Ctrl/⌘ S save · I eyedropper · Esc pan · ← ↑ ↓ → move image (Shift for larger steps)