Our Verdict
Fun and useful tool for generating interesting images and learning about painting techniques.
For
- Great educational tool
- Good intro to digital painting
- Free trial available
Against
- Interface can be tricky to start with
Why you can trust Creative Bloq
This Windows software takes your photos and turns them into works of art, digitally repainting them in the style of artists such as Van Gogh, Monet and Cézanne.
However, what makes this more than just a novelty is its educational value. As it 'paints' each masterpiece on screen, you see text pop up that explains exactly what art techniques, brushstrokes, etc, it's using. And when the painting is finished, you can try out some of these techniques yourself, and edit it with the in-built tools (which are sophisticated enough to easily help you develop your painting).
While the interface isn't immediately easy to use, in general, this software could be a nice introduction for anyone wishing to get started with digital painting, learn about the great masters, or both. Plus there's a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Dynamic Auto Painter 5 costs $99 and is available from Media Chance.
This article originally appeared in Paint and Draw issue 02; buy it here.
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out of 10
Fun and useful tool for generating interesting images and learning about painting techniques.
Tanya is a writer covering art, design, and visual effects. She has 16 years of experience as a magazine journalist and has written for numerous publications including 3D World, 3D Artist, ImagineFX, Computer Arts, net magazine, and Creative Bloq. For Creative Bloq, she mostly writes about web design, including the hottest new tools, as well as 3D artwork and VFX.