Zen Brush 2 App Reviews

Thank you for the rapid update! The program is great, I like how I can create an image from within the app or within iMessages, I hope to see more customization within iMessages to kinda flesh it out more, as it is... it is much more than a simple drawing or sticker app, its anything you can create, but within iMessages it could be more customizable for building stickers. Still, absolutely worth 2.99 for those who want to build there own art, drawings and other stuff. iPhone 6s Plus iOS 10.0.1

Ive enjoyed Zen brush for quick ideas and to dabble with while something is on TV I dont care about but my mate does . Zen 2 has 5 undos on this version and thats a needed upgrade in itself. Red ink is a great addition .I Own about 15 art apps and this is perfect in its simplicity...Simplicity ... Zen RWK

I am awestruck. Simply the best calligraphy application available. The original version was impressive, but this one opens all sorts of possibilities. I am eager to experiment with it.

So simple and elegant, I could paint with my finger for hours with this app. The brushes are smooth and seem to respond well to my movements and the pressure and speed of my strokes. Im no artist by any means, but even I can create pleasing designs, its just so intuitive. Great for meditation.

Just add more colours and tools??

My goto app for relaxing doodling. A worthwhile upgrade. I wish you would consider a square, reed style Arabic calligraphy pen as an option. The marketplace is sadly lacking in good calligraphy practice apps with configurable pen types. Keep up the good work!

Just blew three George Washingtons. In all fairness, this isnt even 1/8th the product of many other, far more capable drawing/painting apps (just cover your eyes and pick one!). Were talking a 2 color max limit, A maximum of 5 undos, oh yeah, and there is NO WAY OF ZOOMING. Goodbye, details. Im not sure if these other reviews are real or not, but if they are, I must be a crazy man. This thing is just terrible.

This app is excellent. Creates beautiful lines. Perfect for hanzi writing practice. Functionality is great. Works great with Jot Touch. Palm rejection not so good.

The faster you apply your brush, the more spontaneous and action filled the ink left on the drawing surface discloses itself. This $freebie brings out our best efforts -- we have nothing to lose and lots to gain. For all ages 3 to 99. Get it for those noisy commutes or quiet breaks. Soothes the soul.

The finger pressure and levels of wetness makes this app stand out in realistic sensual drawing experience. Can we have more colors please? With a color wheel, this would be my go-to sketch app for daily use.

This is not a drawing app! This is designed around a specific art form. An art form that uses brushes made a specific way. You arent going to get models of pens, spray cans, crayons or pencils. You arent going to get a color wheel. What you are very lucky to get is two colors that match the background. Five steps of undo. If you were doing this on paper you wouldnt have any undo option. The addition of a dry brush and a wet brush only helps you to be creative. Big plus. I wouldnt ask the dev to change anything at all. I would ask the dev to consider taking the features of this app and creating a full on art app. Colors and brushes, photo import and the works. I think thatd be one of the best art apps on iOS. In my opinion, this is also one of the best art apps on iOS.

Like another reviewer(s) said, this is NOT a painting app. This is an app that simulates Japanese brush calligraphy (墨絵, "sumi-e")—and does so quite brilliantly. Traditional calligraphy uses only black ink with a brush or brush pen, as well as red ink for the artists stamp or signature. With the addition of red/contrasting ink in this version, it does this perfectly. As a long-time user of version 1, I am happy to purchase version 2 and continue using it. It is ideal for practicing my Japanese penmanship, and I occasionally prefer to draw in it instead of more powerful drawing apps like Procreate and Pixelmator, simply because of its simplicity and Zen-ish focus. If you appreciate the aesthetic of an extremely-well designed brush engine, the simple beauty of one color with a contrasting one, and a multitude of traditional (and non-traditional) backgrounds, then fall in live with Zen Brush 2. If youre looking for a full-featured painting app, grab Pixelmator or Procreate. Then come back for Zen Brush 2 when youre ready for something with ideal simplicity.

Ive been using Zen Brush for years and the beauty of it is that, while it only does a few things, it does them better than any other app. If I want everything, I use Art Studio; if I want a quick sensuous drawing I use Zen Brush. Most of the other dozen or so drawing apps I have rarely get used. Ill admit that I sometimes wished Zen Brush had more than 1 level of undo and the ability to save and resume work on a drawing. Those minor complaints have been fixed in Zen Brush 2. Bravo.

Charge more and release a new update with more colors.....

The simplicity is the zen. Its impossible to paint something unattractive--even a simple swash across the page is satisfying. Super-easy to save a painting, which is a good idea every now and then in case you might need more than five undos. Also super-easy to delete paintings so you dont overload your "portfolio." To the person who was disappointed in the simple interface, I would recommend "53." Its a beautifully sophisticated painting, drawing and sketching app with lots of styles. I love it, also, but its not the relaxing, contemplative experience that Zen Brush is.

Im tempted to say this app has too *many* features! Its perfect for what it is. I enjoyed the original Zen Brush tremendously for its minimal design, and this new version continues on the same course, but adds new wet and dry brushes, a few undos (not too many! There is freedom in accepting mistakes as part of the creation), and a save feature. All good additions.

Very restful and peaceful app to use. I like to just play with the ink on the paper.

I use this app to warm up and do most of my painting in SketchBook. I love that I can copy and paste transparent pngs from Zen brush into any other art app. Wonderful and it works so well with my Jot Touch. Bravo.

For those who like the wonderful Chinese style of drawing, buy this app today! There are so many uses for this wonderful zen app! It takes you on a magical journey through Chinese drawing experiences! This is a wonderful app and for those who like the interesting drawings of Chinese form, then this is the app for you!

This is a spectacular upgrade. The multiple undo function, the vibrant red: this is a dynamic, useful tool that allows instant access to your imagination. The sketches I make can be exported to other drawing software on my Mac, and Zen Brush provides the instant response to just draw. No fuss. No muss. A total joy. And stable. Bravo!