The Sketch Nomad App
Your Art, Your Journey,
In Your Pocket
App Features
A Simple Toolkit for the Field
We're building features that serve your art, not distract from it. Here are a few things we're working on.
Your Personal Art Map
Keep a private, visual diary of your painting spots using GPS. Revisit your favorite locations and see your artistic journey unfold on a map.
Field Notes on the Go
Jot down notes about the weather, the light, or your color palette right in the app. A simple way to remember the details of each session.
Ready for Remote Spots
Key features work offline, so you can document your work even when you're far from a signal. Your notes will sync when you're back online.
A Community at Your Fingertips
Gently connect with other artists, share your work when you feel ready, and discover how others see the world.
Visual Diary
Use your camera to capture reference photos or document your process without leaving the app.
Gentle Suggestions
If you're looking for inspiration, the app can offer quiet suggestions for new places to paint, based on spots loved by the community.
Our Philosophy
A Quiet Companion for Your Practice
Built for the Real World
We understand the realities of painting outdoors—from gloved hands and bright sun to the simple desire to stay in the creative moment.Unobtrusive Design
The app is designed to be simple and easy to use, even in bright sunlight, so you can focus on your painting.
Always Ready
Because it's on your phone, it's always with you for those spontaneous moments of inspiration.
Mindful of Your Battery
Built to be efficient, so it won't drain your battery during a long day of painting.
A Private Space
Your notes, locations, and reflections are private by default. Sharing with the community is always your choice.
Helpful Tools
Thoughtful Little Helpers
A few extra tools designed to assist your observation and planning, without getting in the way.
A simple tool to help you anticipate how light and shadows will change throughout your session.
Use your camera with simple guides to help you frame a composition and find a focal point.
Quickly note the colors you're using for a piece, helping you remember your choices for future sessions.
Easily snap photos at different stages of your painting to document your progress and technique.
Help Us Shape the App
We're building Sketch Nomad for the community. Join the waitlist to be notified when it's ready and to share your thoughts on what would make a truly helpful tool for outdoor artists.