Join as an artist
Paint with other artists at local meetups and workshops. Register to reserve a place and manage your bookings.
Register as an artist
PAINTOMIC · DIGITAL TOOLS, RESOURCES & PAINTING COMMUNITY
Paint from life.
See more. Paint together.
Digital tools, field guides, books and painting gatherings for artists who love working from direct observation. Explore, prepare and find people to paint with.
A home for painters
Everything starts with looking.
One place to find digital tools, practical resources, outdoor gatherings and people who love painting from life.
01 · ObserveDigital Tools
Measure composition, values, color and proportions while you work from life.
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02 · PrepareGuides & Books
Practical guides, reading and materials for working in the field or studio.
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03 · Go outsideFind Painting Events
Discover plein air paint-outs and urban sketching meetups near you.
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04 · Paint togetherJoin the Community
Meet other painters, take part in sessions and help lead a group.
Join Outside ↗01 / Digital tools
The app that helps you see more.
Use technology as a practical observation aid while you paint outdoors, in the studio or from a live model.
Check your composition, compare masses and values, observe color temperature, and return to the real subject in front of you.
CompositionValuesColorPalettesGolden GridPlein Air Tools
Paintomic is growing: over time, its digital tools will connect more closely with the guides, events and community you find on this website.
02 / Resources
Prepare for your next painting day
Guides, materials and a growing reading shelf for anyone who paints or draws from direct observation.
Plein Air Painting
Materials, light, weather, field setup, observation and plein-air communities.
Urban Sketching
Portable materials, viewpoints, perspective, people in motion and sketching communities.
Model Session
Gesture, proportion, pose lengths, etiquette, materials and life-drawing resources.
Books & reading
Our resource library will keep growing with books and reading recommendations for painters.
03 / FIND PAINTING EVENTS · PAINTOMIC & INDEPENDENT
Find your next painting day
Find Paintomic meetings and independent events by country, region or city. For independent events, follow the organizer’s link for registration and joining instructions.
Find meetings near you
Search upcoming Paintomic meetings by country, region or state, and city.
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04 / Community · Join Outside
Paint with others. Share the experience.
Join a local group as an artist, or lead painting sessions as a mentor. If you would like to organize a painting day, you can also explore how to get involved.
Become a mentor
Apply to lead or help organize plein air painting, urban sketching or figure drawing sessions. Mentor applications are reviewed by Paintomic.
Apply as a mentor