# Instant Artistic Art-focused apps make it easy for consumers to express themselves visually. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jan 31, 2011, updated Feb 8, 2011 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/art-apps ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Instant Artistic trend? **Instant Artistic:** The Internet age has bred a population of self-taught consumers, with online resources making it easy to learn almost any subject in an instant. This is most evident in art and photography, with apps and sites dedicated entirely to enhancing what little (if any) training a consumer has. Now, with the touch of a button, anyone with a smartphone can be an instant artist. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 6, 2010 to Jan 30, 2011 - Published: Jan 31, 2011 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Instant Artistic trend ### Instant Artistic Apps Apps and sites dedicated entirely to enhancing what little artistic training a consumer has are making it easy for everyone with a smartphone to be an instant artist. ### Holistic Phoneography Apps The expansion of phoneography apps has unlocked new ways for consumers to shoot, edit and share images on-the-go from a variety of devices. ### Tablet Paintbrushes Innovative painting accessories, like the Nomad Brush for the iPad, offers a naturalistic feel that can be used for sketching or painting on-screen, unlocking new creative options for artists. ## What the Instant Artistic trend means for industry ### For Mobile App Development As artistic skills evolve so too will the opportunities for app developers to create new interfaces, filters, and integrated features to help users tap into their creative side. ### For Photography Equipment and Editing Tools New phoneography apps and painting tools, like the Nomad Brush, will lead to an increasing demand for portable, high-quality image and video accessories and editing software that can enhance a user's experience. ### For Personalized User Experience The rise of instant artistic apps and technology-driven tools offers businesses an opportunity to personalize user experiences and create more immersive and interactive solutions through the use of AR and VR tools. ## Trend signals for Instant Artistic Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Instant Artistic trend 6 featured examples from Jun 6, 2010 to Jan 30, 2011. - [iPad Easels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-easels-the-isketch-provides-sleek-and-sexy-support-for-ipad-sketching): The iSketch' Provides Sleek Support for iPad Sketching (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for companies to develop and manufacture innovative iPad easels and accessories. - [Holistic Phoneography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-photo-effects-sharing): FX Photo Studio 3.1 Lets You Share and Edit iPhone Photos (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for developers to create holistic phoneography apps that combine shooting, editing, and sharing functionalities into a single app for a seamless user experience. - [Symmetrical Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoism-iphone-app): The Echoism iPhone App Reimagines a More Symmetrical You (Category: Tech) Implication: Mobile app developers can capitalize on the trend of symmetrical photography apps to create more advanced and personalized apps for self-discovery and custom image needs. - [Tablet Paintbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-brush): The Nomad Brush for the iPad is Perfect for Artists (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the art supplies industry can invest in creating more digital art tools and accessories to meet the growing demand for mobile and tablet-based art creation. - [Neon iPhone Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granimator-app): The Granimator App Lets Your Inner Artist Shine Through (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating mobile apps focused on art and creativity can tap into the demand for innovative tools like Granimator that enable users to express their artistic talents. - [Designer-Friendly Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitepad-iphone-app): SitePAD iPhone App Lets You Work With CAD From Your Phone (Category: Tech) Implication: The architecture industry can benefit from the remote CAD design trend by leveraging apps like SitePAD to increase efficiency and flexibility in project management. ## Recent trend clusters - 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