SOS Artista

Transferring a photo, sketch, or reference image onto a canvas using a grid is a classic method for better maintaining proportions. But there’s one step that usually takes time: figuring out where to draw the lines on the actual canvas.

And these questions arise:
How far apart should the lines be? What if the canvas doesn’t have the same aspect ratio as the image? What if you’re still trying out different canvas sizes before making a decision?

With SOS Artista, you can easily calculate your grid lines for any canvas size.
Choose your image, set up the grid you need, and enter your canvas dimensions. The app calculates a list of measurements so you can draw the lines with greater confidence. You can also save, share, or print your notes with measurements to keep them handy while you draw or paint.

SOS Artista is designed for painters, draftsmen, and amateur artists who want to transfer an image to the canvas while better maintaining the proportions, without wasting time doing calculations by hand.

What you can do with SOS Artista:
- Calculate a grid for your reference image.
- Adapt the grid to the actual size of your canvas.
- Zoom in on image details and work with cropped sections.
- Save cropped sections with their own proportions.
- Prepare visual guides before drawing or painting.
- Get clear measurements for drawing the grid on the canvas.
- Use the grid as a guide for portraits, landscapes, still lifes, or your own compositions.

SOS Artista helps you with the practical aspects: organizing the image, measuring more accurately, and preparing a clear structure before you begin your artwork.

Ideal for:
- acrylic, oil, watercolor, or mixed media painting;
- pencil or charcoal drawing;
- portraits and figures;
- landscapes and architecture;
- artists who use the grid method to transfer images to the canvas.

A simple tool to help you prepare your artwork with proper proportions and at your own pace.

And if you have any questions, comments, or would like to help us improve the app, you can email us at legal@sos-artista.com.