Tools
Notan Maker
Reduce any image to pure black and white to study the composition of light and shadow.
Focal Point Heatmap
See where the eye is drawn first. Upload a painting and verify the focal point lands where you intended.
Edge Detection
Reveal the edges and contours of any photo or painting. Study the underlying structure of a composition.
Composition Grids
Overlay classic composition guides on any photo or painting — rule of thirds, golden ratio, golden spiral, diagonal method, and custom grid.
Value Study
Reduce any photo or painting to 2 to 8 tonal bands to study its value structure. Plan your value pattern before you commit to paint.
Temp Map
See the warm and cool temperature distribution in any photo or painting. Warmer-than-neutral areas glow orange; cooler areas glow blue.
More tools are on the way. Check back soon.
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