We mix pigments according to the laws of physics. You create a digital oil painting, without brushes or paints.
Glaze by Well of Art, based on original scientific research, is the world's first painting software that replicates the oil painting process, including optical color mixing, the physical properties of painting tools, and the absence of an "undo" option. It is a key component of our pioneering approach to interdisciplinary, digitally enhanced art education of the new generation.
Glaze app introduces historic techniques of the Old Masters to the digital realm and proves that these centuries-old innovations at the intersection of art and science are a great way to teach today’s children the essential future skills.
Together with the complete learning-environment and the sophisticated artistic adventure games, Glaze serves the purpose of the digital transformation of art education, making it particularly valuable for schools, universities, museums, and art community centers.
Check out more details about the tools and techniques!
Tools
Oil painting techniques present significant barriers to accessibility due to the high costs of artistic materials, the involvement of toxic substances, and the time-consuming process. The Glaze App overcomes these challenges by digitizing the whole process and emulating tools traditionally used with this painting technique*.
True paint brushes
Real pigments
*Physical properties of our pigments and brushes were replicated in a three year R&D process conducted by scientists of the Białystok Technological University.
Selected pigments
Blue Lake is a chlorinated copper based pigment, characterized by a unique range of pulsating, intense, greenish blues. It is known for its powerful opacity.
Madder Lake is an organic pigment of plant origin with a bright red color, obtained from madder root extract (Geranium).
Indian Yellow is a synthetic replacement of the well known pigment, which is no longer produced today as it used to be produced by boiling urine of a cattle fed with mango leaves.
Cadmium Yellow (Cadmium Sulfide) is a bright, tangy, powerful yellow. It was introduced in the 1840s and was eagerly used by artists such as Van Gogh, Monet or Matisse.
Malachite is a mineral basic copper carbonate, a moderately permanent pigment of varying color. It is perhaps the oldest known green pigment.
Utramarine blue is a pigment that was originally obtained from the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli. It was used by Rafael, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. It was discovered at the beginning of the 19th century.Sketches
Our collection of ready sketches, available on the Glaze app, enables you to practice painting techniques and explore optical color mixing while providing an engaging learning experience in art history.
