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Lucija J.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

the background (paper and canvas) textures give more depth to your drawings and really make them look as handmade Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

I really dislike the paper dimensions being in pixels instead of cm and I simply can't get the hang of the watercolor tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Definitely give it a go! It's a great drawing tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

So much texture with the canvases and tools, really paper feel. I don't have to draw the paper pattern, it's already there! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ArtRage Overview

What is ArtRage?

ArtRage is uniquely realistic and intuitive drawing software for real artists. Designed to be easy and fun to use, yet powerful enough for professionals, ArtRage offers a wide range of digital and natural media tools and features. Created by a small company in New Zealand, we pride ourselves on our fantastic user base, the reliability and quality of our program and responsive support. ArtRage is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

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German, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Spanish
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ArtRage is a realistic and intuitive digital art program that mimics traditional media for Windows, Mac & iOS devices.


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Recent ArtRage Reviews

Lucija J.
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Lucija J.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Love it!It has marvelous paper and canvas textures that I LOVE, with brilliant tool settings"
the background (paper and canvas) textures give more depth to your drawings and really make them look as handmade
Verified User
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3.5 out of 5
"I've been using Artrage for years, producing a lot of artwork. Mostly I used it on desktop PC."
Oil painting simulation and low cost for an app of this kind. User friendly UI.
Mike M.
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Mike M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"Good Drawing experience"
I enjoy painting and drawing with ArtRage. It is simple to use and gets better the more you use the different brushes. The layers are simple and t...
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ArtRage Media

ArtRage Demo - Realistic Oil Painting
ArtRage is known best for its natural media. Thick wet oils mix as you paint, allowing you to use traditional techniques. Other natural media tools include watercolors, blending markers and pastels.
ArtRage Demo - Professional Digital Editing Features
Custom brush design, blend modes, filters, layer effects, customizable interface, multiple documents and more.
ArtRage Demo - Natural Feeling Pencil
ArtRage 5 includes the most realistic pencil tool available, perfect for sketching, shading, and coloring. Pin up handy references while you work and switch to Docking Mode for a clear screen.
ArtRage Demo - Graphic Design Tools
Perspective, symmetry, ruler stencils, guides, grids, and more make ArtRage 5 easy to use for graphic design
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Mike M.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

I enjoy painting and drawing with ArtRage. It is simple to use and gets better the more you use the different brushes. The layers are simple and the tools blend well with each other Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

I find that some of the images I create don't look as sharp as digital images painted with other programs. It can be a bit challenging to get the drawing exactly the way you like it, but this process should improve the more you use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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definitely worth a try Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

I enjoy the process of adding depth to my drawings using the different brushes, It takes a while to create a complete drawing but it works well for cartoons and illustrations that look as though they were drawn by hand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ArtRage?

Oil painting simulation and low cost for an app of this kind. User friendly UI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

Some brushes/medium need improvement. Not significant improvements over the years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

I wanted an oil painting simulation software and Artage with its friendly UI became my favorite Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ArtRage?

It is a very good and perfect tool to paint and draw realistically, I like its brushes, they are very close to reality, its interface is very good and flexible, I also like the color combination, it really does a good job, It is great to use ArtRage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

Everything is fine, but some brushes give a strange pixelation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

If I recommend it it is definitely good, if you are considering it you should use it, however it requires knowledge of drawing or graphic design to give good results, if the only thing you have used is Paint it would not be a good option for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

It does a good job, it really serves its purpose, I can draw and create very realistic digital paintings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Emma W.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

I've always loved Artrage's incredibly simple and accessible user interface - you can literally just get painting straight away, so it's ideal for somebody who rarely uses graphics or painting software and just wants to create digital art quickly and for fun. And for those who do frequently use digital painting software, Artrage's powerful tools look so much like traditional media that I'm still always impressed every time I do a drawing or painting at just how good it looks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

I dislike very little about the software - occasionally I have trouble exporting images if the canvas is too large, and also it's obviously not as advanged as something like Photoshop in the editing and effects department. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

It's an absolute must try - so inexpensive and it just looks so outstanding! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

For colouring illustrations I usually do turn to Artrage first as I can achieve a really good, individual look in far less time than in other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kristina L.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

The simplicity and intuitive user interface to begin with the first painting. Natural papers, tools and colors like no other software has them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

I truly don't see anything negative about this software, no bugs or crashes either. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

The best natural painting software (best simulation of real paint on paper), with a unique UI! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am a teacher working with students (teenagers) who want to be part of the digital art world and planning to study art. ArtRage was great to begin with, since the students are familiar with traditional painting and drawing. They were thrilled and are very enthusiastic. One day, when they become skilled with digital art, ArtRage is also a great tool to continue working with. I made a good choice for my school with this product. I personally use it in my free time too, I love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nicholas B.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

ArtRage has a nice and simple interface. After using more complex Adobe applications for the majority of work, it feels like picking up a sketchbook and pencil. However it is still full of great features and comes at a very reasonable price.

The minimal interface means you are less distracted by filters and adjustments and more inclined to draw and paint as you would naturally. All the tools are very intuitive to use and simulate real media very well. The oil brush is particularly good. Other software developers have started copying these features in recent times but none are delivered in a simple, affordable and efficient package as well as ArtRage.

A great feature, which is less obvious to newer users are the scraps and extra views. These allow you to test and mix colours or work close on a detailed area whilst still seeing the full composition - brilliant on a dual screen setup! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

The desktop edition is fantastic but does require good computing power to work efficiently at larger print sizes. Some features, such as selection tools can be very slow in general.

There are a few features I'd like to see some development / updates on. From ArtRage 5 on, there is a brilliant custom brush tool but I think it needs development on the interaction with the other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

Bear in mind that ArtRage will always primarily be a drawing and painting application. Do not expect much in terms of image manipulation and photo editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

ArtRage for desktop is the only application I have come across with the option of real world colour blending in an RGB space. This allows for a more true to life painting experience, mixing colour and strokes directly on the canvas.

For me it is currently as close as I can get, in digital, to art in the real world. I don't need to think so much about the parameters and settings of the tools. I just select the pencil or pastel and start putting marks down.

The work flow is also pretty efficient with the ability to export to Photoshop for final tweaks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richa C.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

ArtRage was the first digital art software I installed and I'm working on it till date. The user experience is pleasant and intuitive with realistic-looking results. The best part is that it offers a wide selection of paintbrushes and textured papers with an amazing interface! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

There is nothing to dislike, there are plenty of tutorials offered by ArtRage as well as various artists and trust me once you have a hands-on, it's a cake walk. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

Go for it! You will experience the best user interface and it offers plenty of options to work upon with variety of textured and paintbrushes! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am currently working as a part-time freelance Artist and a full time software Engineer. ArtRage is a budget friendly software and has contributed extensively in my growth as an artist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelly M.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

I love how intuitive the interface is. Within hours of installing and hooking up my new Intuos Draw graphic tablet, I was creating watercolours and illustrations for the learning materials I use in teaching ESL to adults in spite of the fact that this was my first time to use any graphics software of its kind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

I dislike being charged for upgrades around the same amount I initially paid for the (premium version of the) software license. I realize I could have stayed with the free version, which is super powerful, but I went with premium for one particular feature. But I can choose not to upgrade, so it's okay. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

When in doubt, participate in the many ArtRage forums where users help each other learn to use all the features and tools. Also avail yourself of the many YouTube videos in which skilled artists show exactly how they achieve various effects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

I do a lot of designing in Google Draw, but for those times when I need to create a painting or drawing free-hand, ArtRage gives me everything I need. I have illustrated dozens of books for my students, created logos, and even enjoyed just sitting and sketching a vase of flowers and painting it in watercolour as a way to relax. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Toshia G.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

I like that there's some serious pro paint options! If your looking for a hard core legit serious paint app, this is your best bet. Definitely the upside is for the pro paint application that's offered at a very low price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

Well, it's a bit complicated for the everyday user, and there's zero mini tutorials at least to point out what is where and such....so it's not super user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

I definitely suggest any user to try it! It's a great app, and I'm sure that the full computer program is excellent! It's definitely best for the experienced person in this specific type of program but I feel even a newcomer could take the time to learn it and find that there able to get some amazing results from there work. The app is only a few dollars, and the computer program is quite cheap as well, usually these programs are hundreds of dollars. Give it a try, I highly doubt you will be disappointed in your purchase. Ask questions, do a little reasearch if your not sure on how to use this app or computer program, I think you will be a pro in almost no time. I will be spending lots of time to become a pro, the more I think about it the more ideas I have that I want to try the capabilities of this app, and definitely I will have to upgrade to the full program for my laptop. Just try it for your self, you will see!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

As of today, it hasn't impacted my work much yet BUT, as I learn how to use it, I hope IT WILL IMPACT IT BY HELPING ME WITH MY IMAGE GRAPHICS AND OTHERS, POSSIBLY TO DO SOME NEW DESIGN ART FOR NEW PRODUCTS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hemant N.
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What do you like best about ArtRage?

I love the bundled brushes and various canvas shipped with Artrage. Its the only software which simulates accurate real life paint strokes whether you like oil painting, water colors or Acrylic. Artrage handles all like a charm. Its magical Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArtRage?

There is nothing I dislike about Artrage, but as a suggestion I would love to see if Artrage can integrate a feature like pro create where you can save video of your artwork process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArtRage:

In a nutshell If you are a painter or a concept artist then give Artrage a try it would definitely make a place in your favourites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArtRage solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used to work with watercolors and oil colors during my school days, now working in a gaming company as a designer so everything has became digital today and whenever I feel crave for painting I just open up Artrage and start painting in it. Even in digital medium it feels like home. Thanks for such a great package. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.