VanDraw turns your phone into a drawing guide

Pick a sketch and point your phone's camera at a blank page. On the screen, the sketch sits right on the paper. Trace it with any pencil, and the drawing you end up with is all yours.

See how it works When can I try it?

The idea

What is VanDraw?

VanDraw is a mobile drawing app based on a simple observation: most people can draw a clean line, they just don't know where to put it. So the app shows you. Point your phone's camera at a sheet of paper and your chosen sketch appears on the page, right there on the screen.

Trace what you see, then put the phone down. There's a finished drawing on your desk, made by your own hand. The app takes care of proportions and placement. You take care of the pencil.

Your phone the guide

Any pencil the tool

Plain paper the canvas

That's the whole setup. No tablets, no styluses, no special gear. VanDraw works with things already on your desk.

Features

What's inside the app

A quick look at what it does, in plain terms.

A sketch on your paper

Choose a design, aim your camera at a blank page, and the sketch settles onto the paper in front of you. Your pencil simply follows the lines you see.

Any photo, made traceable

Your pet, a portrait, a favourite place. The app turns photos into clean outlines that are ready to trace, shade and make your own.

A sketch library that grows

Animals, faces, florals, lettering and more. A curated collection for every mood, with new sketches added over time.

Made for “I can't draw” people

If drawing always felt out of reach, VanDraw is your way in. Start with simple shapes, build confidence line by line, and surprise yourself.

The process

How VanDraw works

Three steps between you and a drawing you'll want to keep.

Pick a sketch

Browse the VanDraw library or bring in a photo of your own to turn into outlines.

Aim your camera

Prop your phone over a blank sheet. Through the screen, the sketch appears resting on the paper.

Trace it

Draw over the lines you see, then put the phone down. The drawing on the page is all yours.

FAQ

Common questions

What is VanDraw?

VanDraw is a drawing app that shows a sketch on real paper through your phone's camera. You trace the lines with a real pencil, and the result is a physical drawing on paper, not a picture in an app.

When does VanDraw launch?

Soon. The app is in final testing, and this page will be updated the day it goes live.

What do I need to use it?

A phone, a sheet of paper and any pencil or pen. It helps to prop the phone up on something. A stack of books works fine.

Do I need to know how to draw?

No. The app shows you where every line goes, so even a first try can turn out well. As you improve, you can rely on the guide less and less.

How much will it cost?

Pricing will be announced at launch, on this page and in the app.

Is it VanDraw or OneDraw?

The app's name is VanDraw. Some people type OneDraw when they look it up. If that's how you got here, you're in the right place: vandraw.com is the official site.

Almost there

Be first to draw with VanDraw

The app is launching soon. Bookmark this page and check back, or write to us and say hi. Until then, keep a pencil close.

Say hello

Questions or ideas? Write to hello@vandraw.com