The startup has developed a mobile learning application that utilizes augmented reality, machine learning, and computer vision to enable users to draw directly onto real surfaces with virtual images. This technology allows both beginners and professional artists to easily transfer their sketches onto desired canvases, enhancing the drawing experience and improving artistic precision.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Aspiring and professional artists often struggle to accurately transfer sketches onto physical surfaces, especially when working on large-scale projects or requiring precise proportions. Traditional methods can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and may lack the precision needed for detailed artwork.
Solution
Sketchar is a mobile application that leverages augmented reality (AR), machine learning, and computer vision to enable users to create art by drawing directly onto real-world surfaces. By projecting virtual images onto surfaces via a smartphone or tablet camera, Sketchar guides users in tracing and creating artwork with enhanced precision. The app offers a digital canvas with tools such as brushes and layers, step-by-step drawing lessons, and a community platform for sharing and collaboration. Sketchar supports various skill levels, from beginners learning basic techniques to experienced artists working on complex designs.
Target Audience
Sketchar targets both beginner and professional artists, hobbyists, students, and educators looking for an accessible and innovative way to learn and create art using augmented reality.
Features
- Augmented reality (AR) drawing assistant projects virtual images onto real surfaces for easy tracing
- Digital canvas with features like layers, custom brushes, and image imports
- Stroke smoothing for creating polished and professional-looking lines
- Step-by-step drawing courses covering topics such as anime, portraits, and animals
- Personalized growth plan to guide users from beginner to expert level
- Community features for sharing artwork, participating in contests, and collaborating with other artists
- AR preview to visualize artwork in real-world settings
- Available on iOS and Android devices, as well as Meta Quest and Microsoft HoloLens