Serenity Sketch: Mindful Art

Inspired by Zen principles of impermanence, Serenity Sketch invites you to trace water on stone and relax in watching it evaporate. No undo, no self-judgment, no pressure to get it right. A gentle voice guides you through painting prompts that help you unwind, notice what is underneath, and let go. Free to start. No drawing skill needed. WHAT PLAYERS SAY • 'A space of quiet in an overly stimulating and loud world.' • 'When I was painting I realised it was genuinely relaxing me! It's rare for this to be the case with games.' HOW IT WORKS • Paint with your fingertip or Apple Pencil. Your art evaporates as you go. • Eight bespoke, hand-crafted Practices. Each one unique and guided by a warm, unpretentious voice guide. Each ending with a few introspective questions. • Or paint freely alone in your Home Sanctuary, any time. IN YOUR BODY, NOT IN YOUR HEAD Most self-care apps are serious and in your head. That doesn't work for everyone! This app is instead tactile, creative, and in your body. BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO PAINT An ancient forest. A serene ocean bay. Mysterious cliffs along the shore. Each setting has its own soundscape, so you can sink in and stay awhile. PRICING Your first two Practices are free. A one-time purchase of $4.99 (or your local equivalent) unlocks the remaining Practices, forever. No subscription. MADE FOR iPAD A tactile experience, with Apple Pencil pressure and tilt. WHY I MADE THIS Hi, I'm Josh, the solo fulltime developer, with the help of freelancer friends on art, music, and design. After leaving a performance-driven finance career in 2022, I started meditating, and it opened up new space for my creativity. But the meditation apps I tried felt disembodied. So I made a game that presents play as introspective self-care, and 'boring mindfulness' as something embodied. Serenity Sketch is made by Copper Coin, an independent studio making 'games for the second half of life'. Say hello at coppercoin.nl.