Free Art Tools for Students & Teachers

Grid Drawing Tool

Our photo grid generator can turn any reference image into a printable grid for drawing exercises. Choose your grid size, print and go—no math required!

Color Palette Picker

Generate harmonious color schemes from any image. Great for teaching color theory, while helping students plan their next art projects.

SimplDraw

Create digital art with our pressure-sensitive, web-based digital drawing tool. It works directly on school devices with no downloads required.

Shading Practice Tool

Explore and visualize how light and shadow changes as you drag a light source around your choice of 3D forms, leveling up your shading practice. Enjoy shading references individually or as an art class.

Photo Reference Generator

Get in some extra still life drawing practice. Set the timer to run through automated rounds of reference images to improve your drawing & observation skills.

Scribble Rush!

Need a fun early finisher activity or a simple bellringer exercise? Try Scribble Rush! Players will receive a clue to draw. We will try to correctly guess what they are drawing before time runs out.