Oilist 2.0
Ground-breaking generational art app
Oilist 2.0 launched on August 3, 2018 with 84 votes, #456 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
What it does
Unlike most filter apps, Oilist will never generate the same results twice. Each brush stroke is unique. Instead of applying a fixed formula to an image as photo filters typically do, Oilist analyzes the supplied image using computer vision technology then paints simulated paint particles that are applied using various brush strokes and techniques.
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Overall, this app is fantastic! I recommend it highly for those wanting to tap their creativity. I have a couple of concerns, however, after re-downloading the app onto another device (Apple). The version provided for download no longer provides the original presets from which to further create a painting (only some remain, but other options were removed including “abstract”). To be fair, it may be due to a glitch, which likely accounts for a comparatively slow time issue also. Otherwise, it’s an exceptional app that I look forward to using again once these issues are, hopefully, addressed. Overall, this app is fantastic! I recommend it highly for those wanting to tap their creativity. I…from apps.apple.com
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