Development Roadmap
What's Next for Sketch Nomad
Here's what we're working on to help outdoor artists track locations, organize their work, and connect with the plein air community.
Q3 2025
Near-term Improvements
Features we're currently working on or planning for the next few months.
Artist Portfolio System
Create and organize your plein air portfolio in the app with photo galleries and artwork organization.
Enhanced Location Mapping
Interactive maps with intelligent clustering that displays painting locations at any zoom level. View regional activity from afar, then zoom in to discover specific painting spots.
Advanced Location Notes
Rich text editor for location notes with photo attachments, sketches, and detailed painting condition records.
Historical and Featured Artists Showcase
Explore portfolios of curated plein air masters and contemporary featured artists with their techniques and locations.
Social Sharing Features
Share your plein air artwork and painting locations with the community from within the app.
Q4 2025
Major Feature Additions
Bigger features we're planning for later in the year.
Multi-Platform Expansion
Mobile and web versions of the app with synced data across all your devices.
Event Planning Tools
Find and organize plein air painting events, workshops, and group sessions with calendar features.
Community Features
Connect with other plein air artists, join local groups, and participate in community challenges.
Long-term Vision
Future Horizons (2026-2027)
Building the Future of Plein Air Art
Our roadmap is driven by feedback from the plein air community. We're constantly listening to artists' needs and incorporating the most requested features into our development pipeline.Weather Integration
Real-time weather data and forecasting to help artists plan their outdoor painting sessions for optimal conditions.
Smart Perspective & AR Tools
Augmented reality features with intelligent perspective grid overlays and composition guides to help artists visualize scenes and achieve accurate proportions in their plein air work.
Offline Mode Improvements
Better offline functionality for remote painting locations with enhanced map caching and location storage.
Educational Content Hub
Integrated tutorials, technique guides, and masterclasses from renowned plein air artists and instructors.
Want to Shape Our Roadmap?
Try out the Sketch Nomad web app today and share your feedback. Your input helps us prioritize features and build the tools that plein air artists really need.