Sketchar

Anyone who wants to learn drawing but does not have paper, pencils or an art teacher nearby could pick up Sketchar on a phone or VR headset and start the same evening.

Sketchar is an AR drawing app that teaches you to draw by showing a guide over your drawing surface, which takes some of the guesswork out of the first lines.

The AR feature only works on a compatible device, so check yours first.

The app includes drawing courses for various skill levels, so you can begin with the basics and move on as you improve.

A digital canvas with drawing tools lets you work directly on screen.

A community platform is there for sharing your art and collaborating with other users.

Sketchar is available on mobile and on VR headsets.

Some features may need a subscription or in-app purchases, so expect to pay for the full experience.

Relying on AR guidance can also slow down traditional drawing skills, so see it as a stepping stone rather than a permanent crutch.