SimpleArt
Draw custom pixel art on canvases in-game. Features a smooth UI, undo system, and metadata storage for your masterpieces.
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 259
- Followers on Modrinth
- 0
- version
- 1
- Updated
- April 9, 2026Apr 9
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Needed both in the game and on the server
SimpleArt is a vanilla-friendly Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21 that introduces a fully functional painting system. Forget about complicated map-art techniques — just craft a canvas, place it on a wall, and start drawing!
Key Features
Custom 128x128 Canvas: A high-resolution drawing area that perfectly fits the Minecraft aesthetic.
Powerful Drawing UI:
Palette: 31 vibrant colors + a dedicated eraser tool.
Dynamic Brush: Change your brush size on the fly using the mouse wheel.
Smooth Lines: Built-in Bresenham algorithm ensures your strokes are continuous, even with fast mouse movements.
Quality of Life Tools:
Undo System (Ctrl+Z): Made a mistake? Quickly undo your last 20 actions.
Cloning: Need a copy? Use a Crafting Table to clone your artwork (1 Painted Canvas + 1 Empty Canvas).
Advanced Data Storage: Using the new 1.21 Data Components, each painting stores its pixels, title, description, and the author's name directly in the item.
How to Get Started
- Crafting: Combine Sticks and Wool to create an empty Canvas.
- Drawing: Place the Canvas on any wall and Right-Click to open the editor.
- Saving: When finished, press Esc to name your masterpiece and add a description.
- Displaying: Once saved, your art is visible to everyone on the server!
FAQ
How to install SimpleArt?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download SimpleArt for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does SimpleArt support?
SimpleArt has builds for Minecraft 1.21–1.21.11.
Is SimpleArt needed on the server?
Needed in the game and on the server