Painting Apps, Games, and Websites

Last updated: January 25, 2022

Painting practice without the mess! These standout art picks give kids endless ways to express themselves, get inspired, and make their way to the walls of the Louvre. And for even more top tools to spark the creative genius in your child, check out our Modern Kids' Guide to Creativity.

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Intro to Colors, by Montessorium Poster Image

APP

Intro to Colors, by Montessorium

age 4+

Rich exploration of color covers the basics and beyond.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid (Education)

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Paint Sparkles Draw - my first colors HD ! Poster Image

APP

Paint Sparkles Draw - my first colors HD !

age 4+

Magical effects are a fun twist, but beware in-app buys.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free (Education)

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Singing Fingers HD Poster Image

APP

Singing Fingers HD

age 4+

Creative blend of fingerpainting + sound = audio art.

iPad Free (Music)

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APP

PlayART by Tapook

age 6+

Mimic masters to make art in unique creative experience.

iPad Paid (Education)

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GAME

Art Academy: Home Studio

age 7+

Excellent teaching tool for aspiring artists.

Nintendo Wii U (2015)

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APP

Art Set

age 7+

Deluxe creative tool will wow artists young and old.

iPad (Entertainment)

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GAME

Imagine Artist

age 7+

Excellent art sim lets players' creative sides flourish.

Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi (2009)

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GAME

Art Academy

age 8+

Thorough, fun lessons will genuinely help your art.

Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi (2010)

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GAME

Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone

age 8+

Outstanding painting software can make anyone an artist.

Nintendo 3DS (2012)

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Brushes Redux

age 9+

Painting app offers lots of options for creative expression.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free (Entertainment)

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Color Uncovered

age 9+

Interactive science app packed with info, nifty experiments.

iPad , Android Free (Education)

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WEBSITE

Google Art Project

age 12+

Vast collection of global art brings the museums to you.

(http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project)

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APP

Autodesk Sketchbook

age 13+

Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art.

iPad , Android , Kindle Fire , Windows app Free to try (Productivity)

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WEBSITE

Teen Ink

age 13+

Creative, supportive forum for teens to share their work.

(https://www.teenink.com)

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ArtStudio - Draw and Paint

age 15+

Create amazing art with ease; some nudes in online gallery.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid (Photo & Video)

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