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Life & fun · January 19, 2026

Value Study

See light. See shadow. See clearly. App for Artists

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What it does

Value Study is a small, focused app for artists who want to see light and shadow more clearly. It began as a simple way to make value studies easier and is now used by thousands of artists on iOS, Android, and macOS. As of January 2026, the Android version is fully stable alongside the long-running iOS app. The new website offers guides and reference material to support learning. The next step is working with schools and art teachers to bring value study in more classrooms.

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