macOS Exclusive

The Digital Bridge to
Physical Art

Artist Lucida transforms your Mac into a powerful optical drawing aid. Overlay reference images and 3D models directly onto your canvas using your webcam.

Download on Mac App Store

Requires macOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with all Webcams.

Ghost Overlay

Project any reference image onto your live camera feed. Trace shapes, check proportions, and paint with confidence.

3D Face Model

Includes a built-in 3D head. Rotate, tilt, and light the face to create your own reference inside the app.

Pan & Zoom Mode

Lock your composition and zoom in digitally to trace fine details without disturbing your physical setup.

See It In Action

3D Model Control

Built-in 3D Models

Struggling with head angles? Switch on the 3D Face Model. You can rotate it, change the lighting, and even switch to a Skull view to understand the anatomy underneath.

Overlay Tracing

Live Camera Feed

Connect any webcam or DSLR. The app overlays your reference image on top of the video feed, allowing you to "trace" onto paper while looking at your screen.

Image Controls

Full Image Control

Load up to 4 reference images at once. Scale, rotate, and adjust the opacity of each layer independently to create complex compositions.

QUICK START GUIDE

Trackpad
  • 1 Finger Drag = Rotate Model
  • 2 Finger Drag = Pan Model
  • 2 Finger Pinch = Zoom
Mouse
  • Left Drag = Rotate Model
  • Option + Scroll = Zoom
  • Option + Left Drag = Pan

1-4: Toggle Image Slots
5-7: Switch Model Modes (Standard, Skull, Combined)
F: Toggle Male/Female
W: Toggle 3D Model Visibility
Cmd + Z: Undo

  1. Launch App and grant Camera Permissions.
  2. Select your webcam from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click "Show in App".
  4. Load a reference image or turn on the 3D Face.
  5. Adjust opacity until you can see both your hand (video) and the ghost image.