Painting PC is out today and comes from Oisoi Studio, the Belgian team behind Painting VR, which has been enjoyed by more than 130,000 players worldwide. While Painting VR is all about the virtual experience of painting, Painting PC explores everything that comes with trying to make a living from it.
Painting PC is out now on Steam and costs €9.99 (regional pricing may vary) and has a 10% launch discount in its first week.
The road from hobby painter to paid artist
After the initial announcement of Painting PC, the community spoke out about wanting more “game” elements rather than a pure realistic painting simulation. Oisoi Studio listened and went back to the drawing, errr… painting board and was rewarded for their efforts with a sudden wishlist growth, jumping up to 40,000 Steam wishlists in just over a week since announcing their new approach.
You start with one brush, no followers, and a cozy studio that’s got plenty of room for improvement. From there, you’ll take on commissions from a cast of colourful characters. Some know exactly what they want. Some think they know exactly what they want and those are often different things.
The better you do, the more money you’ll earn. Impress a client and you might get a bonus. It turns out people can be surprisingly opinionated about artwork they’ve specifically asked you to make.
Once you’ve finished a piece, you can post it to Paintigraph, the game’s built-in social platform. If people like what you’ve made, you’ll gain followers. More followers unlock new brushes and tools, giving you new ways to approach future commissions.
The money you earn can be spent on furniture, decorations, and other items for your studio. Before long, you’ll have a space that actually feels like yours, which is nice because you’ll probably be spending a lot of time there.
It’s about everything that comes with trying to make a living as an artist: taking on commissions, keeping clients happy, posting your work online, and hoping people like what you’ve made. Then wondering why the sketch you spent five minutes on is getting more attention than the painting you spent half an hour perfecting. Which, to be fair, is a pretty authentic artistic experience.
“We wanted to build a game around the idea of being an artist, not just painting,” said Wim Reygaert, co-founder of Oisoi Studio. “Painting is only part of it. There’s also the clients, the followers, the studio, and all the unexpected things that happen along the way.”
About the Game
Think you’ve got what it takes to become a famous artist? Start with one brush and absolutely no followers. Take on commissions, gain fans, unlock new tools, and build your reputation one painting at a time. Will clients happily pay the full amount, or wonder what they’ve just spent their money on?
Key Features
- Become a legendary artist – Start in a studio with one brush and absolutely no followers. Complete commissions, gain followers, unlock new tools, and work your way to becoming the next big thing on the Paintigraph app.
- Get commissions – Turns out that art is subjective. One client thinks you’re Michelangelo; the next is completely confused. Just make it work, get ratings, and get paid.
- Unlock better brushes – As your followers grow, you’ll unlock and expand the premium toolkit to paint even cooler masterpieces.
- Customise your studio – Take that sweet commission cash and spend it on cool furniture and decorations. Turn that minimalistic cabin into a studio that’s completely your vibe.
- For beginners & experienced artists alike – No pressure. No mess. Just paint and see what you can create.
