Who It's For
Artsplainer works for anyone who looks at art and wants to understand more. Here are some of the ways people use it.
At a Gallery, Museum, or Exhibition
You're standing in front of a painting that stopped you mid-step. The label tells you the artist's name and a date, but you want to know why it feels so alive. What technique creates that light? How does the composition draw your eye?
Point your phone at the artwork and get an instant analysis — the style, the period, the technical choices that make it work. It's like having a knowledgeable guide in your pocket, available whenever curiosity strikes.
How: Open the app, photograph the artwork, choose Quick Review for a fast insight or In-Depth Critique for the full picture.
Learning Without a Teacher
You're teaching yourself to paint, draw, or photograph. Tutorials help with technique, but nobody is looking at your work and telling you what to improve. You finish a piece at midnight and want feedback now, not next week.
Artsplainer gives you specific, constructive critique on your own work — what's working, what could be stronger, and concrete suggestions for improvement. It's available whenever you are.
How: Photograph your work (or import from your camera roll), choose Detailed Analysis for the most actionable feedback.
At an Auction or Art Fair
You've spotted a piece you like, but you're not entirely sure what you're looking at. Is the technique accomplished? What movement does it belong to? Understanding the craft behind a work helps you make more informed decisions before you commit.
How: Photograph the piece discreetly, choose Quick Review for a fast read or In-Depth Critique for a fuller understanding.
Preparing for a Photography Competition
Competition night is next week. You've narrowed your shortlist down to three images, but you can't decide which to enter. You need an honest, critical opinion — not "that's nice" from a friend.
Competition Judge scores each image the way a real judge would, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. Enter the one with the strongest critique, or use the feedback to make final edits before you submit.
How: Enable Competition Judge in Settings, choose your scoring scale, and analyse each contender. Compare scores side by side in your history.
Art Students
You've been working on a piece for hours and you can't tell if it's good anymore. Before tomorrow's class critique, you want a second opinion — something objective that isn't influenced by how long you've spent on it.
Get a fresh perspective on technique, composition, and impact. Use the feedback to refine your work before presenting it, or to develop the vocabulary to talk about your artistic choices more confidently.
How: Photograph your work in progress, choose In-Depth Critique or Detailed Analysis. Try analysing at different stages to track how your piece develops.
Desktop Editing Workflow
You're deep in a Lightroom edit session, processing a shoot. You want quick feedback on whether an image is worth continuing to develop, or you want to sanity-check a final edit before exporting.
The Artsplainer plugins for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop let you trigger an analysis with one click, without leaving your editing software. The critique appears in the companion app on your desktop — no need to pick up your phone.
How: Install the companion app, add the Lightroom or Photoshop plugin, and analyse from the menu.
Ready to try it?
Download the app, analyse your first image, and see what Artsplainer can tell you.