Risovalshchik: AI critique for art

You drew a still life, but something is off and you cannot tell what: are the proportions drifting or is the tone wrong? Risovalshchik on Telegram answers that kind of question. 🎨

It is an AI expert on drawing, painting and design: show your work and get a critique, a bit like a session with a teacher.

The bot also has a smart image editor and generator. It all lives in one chat, nothing to install. Below we cover how it works and what to keep in mind.

Who the bot is for

By its description, it targets art school students, applicants and anyone who wants to learn visual art faster. The authors call it a trainer, not an easy way out: it will not draw for you, it helps you see mistakes.

That is more honest than a promise to learn in a week. Progress in drawing comes only from practice, and the bot merely speeds up feedback.

Drawing and painting as separate modes

The menu has commands for different tasks. Two modes are set aside for classic disciplines:

• /acdrawing. Academic drawing: form, proportions, tonal values.
• /painting. Painting: color, brushwork, composition.

Pick the mode by task. A pencil drawing needs the first, work in paint the second. Design is also among the declared disciplines.

How to send a work for review

1. Press Start and read the service rules.
2. Choose a mode: drawing or painting.
3. Photograph the piece in good daylight, without glare or the shadow of your hand.
4. Send the photo to the chat and wait for the reply.
5. Test the comments in practice: fix the drawing and send it again.

The developers say the bot accepts photos of any quality below HD and replies even if the shot is imperfect. Still, the sharper the picture, the more useful the critique. 📷

What "Strokes" are

The bot runs on an internal currency called "Strokes" (Shtrikhi in Russian). Per the catalog, a new user gets 3 strokes to try it out. The /hatch command explains what they are, /balance shows what is left, and /buy lets you top up.

Before paying, spend the starting strokes and judge how useful the critique is for you. Check prices inside the bot. 🌟

What to do with a neural network's answer

Treat any automatic critique as a hint, not a verdict. A neural network can misjudge a style or a task, and every teacher has their own emphasis.

• Check against reality. If advice seems odd, test it from life.
• Compare versions. Send before and after, so you can see the change.
• Do not replace your teacher. A live mentor notices what a photo hides.
• Protect privacy. Do not upload shots that show documents or other people's faces.

The editor and image generation

Besides critique, the bot can edit and create pictures. Updates say it now understands text requests better when editing. Phrase the task specifically: what to change, in what style, what to keep as is.

The /referral command opens a partner section, and /terms shows the agreement. If you need help, the bot's description lists technical support. 🙂