Built for studio work

Grid Maker for Artists

Create a reference that fits the way you work, whether the next step is a graphite portrait, a classroom exercise, a painted canvas, or a wall-sized mural.

Upload your reference

01 / Canvas

Upload a reference image to create your drawing grid.

Upload a reference image to create your drawing grid.

Your image stays in your browser and is never uploaded.

Click upload or drag a file here

How it works

From reference to usable grid in three steps

  1. 01

    Upload the final crop of your reference image.

  2. 02

    Choose a grid density that fits the level of detail in the subject.

  3. 03

    Export a screen-ready or print-ready guide for the studio.

Better results

Use the grid as a guide, not a distraction

Traditional media

Print a labeled reference beside paper, board, or canvas.

Digital planning

Export an image reference for a tablet or desktop workflow.

Large-scale transfer

Keep consistent proportions when moving from sketch to mural.

Useful for real art workflows

The same browser tool adapts to different media, scales, and learning contexts.

Portrait artists
Art students
Teachers
Muralists

Questions

Frequently asked

Is ArtistGrid free to use?

Yes. You can upload a reference image, customize the grid, and export standard PNG, JPG, or PDF files without creating an account.

Is my reference image uploaded to a server?

No. ArtistGrid processes the image locally in your browser. The photo is used to draw the preview and export canvas, but it is not sent to an image-processing server.

Can professional artists use a grid without tracing?

Yes. A grid is a proportion and placement aid. You still interpret edges, values, color, and detail while drawing each section.

Which line color works best?

Choose a color that contrasts with the dominant tones of the reference. Dark lines work on light images, while white or bright lines can help on dark subjects.

Can I use the grid for commissioned artwork?

Yes. The exported guide is suitable for planning and transferring your own commissioned artwork, subject to the rights you have for the source image.

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