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Paint your partner.

Give yourselves a few minutes to draw each other, then see what your partner thinks you look like. A simple date to try together, even when you're miles apart.

Paint each other for free (opens the game in a new tab)

A look inside PaintYourDate

A clip from a real drawing session. You can use the video call while you draw.

Play in your browser on your phone or computer.

See how it works

Across PaintYourDate and Artbitrator: 9k sign-ups and 22,637+ drawings. Artbitrator: #1 on Tiny Startups ↗

How it works

All you need is a browser and someone you'd like to draw.

The PaintYourDate drawing screen with drawing tools and a video call beside the canvas

A real portrait, replayed in the drawing canvas. Your partner's sketch stays blurred until the reveal.

  1. Share a link

    Sign up for free to create a room, then send your partner the link. They can join without an account.

  2. Draw each other

    Give yourselves five to ten minutes. Your drawings stay hidden until you've both finished.

  3. Ready up

    When you both tap ready, a shared countdown runs and the portraits appear at the same moment.

  4. Keep the portrait

    Save your portraits to look back on. You can share them afterwards if you fancy it.

Your whole drawing date, in one place

From your first hello to the reveal

PaintYourDate brings high-quality video and audio together with a free online drawing game for couples. Chat face to face while you paint each other, with your call beside the canvas. When you're both ready, a shared countdown reveals your portraits at the same moment, so you can watch each other's reaction.

It's a long-distance date night you can enjoy from start to finish in your browser. Afterwards, you can turn your drawings into mugs or posters to keep. Those extras are optional and priced separately; the game and call are free.

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Already planning a date on FaceTime or Zoom?

FaceTime and WhatsApp are familiar places to catch up. You might use Zoom, Discord, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams for your calls instead. But doing an activity together can get a bit awkward when your call is in one app and your drawing is in another. Switching windows to see your partner can interrupt things, especially when you want to catch their reaction to the finished portrait.

PaintYourDate keeps your video call beside the drawing canvas and reveals your portraits together. There's no separate call to set up or screen to share. Create a room and send your partner the invite link. They can join as a guest without signing up.

Games for FaceTime and other video calls

The whole game is free

The full drawing game is free, including the video call. Sign up to create a room, then invite your partner to join as a guest.

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Keep it on a print or mug

If your portrait deserves a place on the wall or by the kettle, you can order a print or mug after the reveal. All merchandise is optional and priced separately.

See prints and mugs
Built-in video and audio
High-quality video and audio keep you face to face while you draw, with the call beside your canvas.
Blurry sneak peek
A pixelated preview gives you a hint of what they're drawing without spoiling the surprise.
Chat while you draw
Send your partner a message without leaving your canvas.
Photo if you prefer
You can upload a photo to draw from if you'd rather leave your camera off.
Synced reveal
A shared countdown so neither of you sees the portraits first.
Any modern browser
Open the game on your phone or laptop. There's no separate app to install.

From the game

Some of the portraits so far

Every drawing here was made by someone having a go. Yours will fit right in.

Too good to keep to yourselves?

We'd love to see your portraits. Tag @paintyourdate if you share them.

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From other couples

How their dates went

A few words from people who've tried drawing each other.

Sarah & Mike
Together 3 years · Seattle, WA
"PaintYourDate transformed our weekly date nights! We're not artists, but creating together has brought us so much closer. It's therapeutic and fun!"
Jessica & Tom
Together 8 months · Austin, TX
"What a unique way to connect! We did this on our third date and ended up laughing for hours. Now it's our favorite activity when we want quality time."
David & Emma
Together 2 years · NYC & LA
"As a long-distance couple, PaintYourDate gives us a creative way to spend time together virtually. We love seeing each other's artistic side!"
Robert & Linda
Married 10 years · Chicago, IL
"This is perfect for couples who want to try something different. We've been married 10 years and this brought back that playful spark!"
Alex & Maya
Together 1.5 years · Miami, FL
"I surprised my girlfriend with this for our anniversary and she loved it! We keep all our paintings as memories. So romantic!"
Chris & Jordan
Together 6 months · Portland, OR
"We're both shy about art, but PaintYourDate made it comfortable and fun. No judgment, just connection and creativity. Highly recommend!"
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A little inspiration for your next date

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A few things you might be wondering

How do I play the paint your partner challenge?

Sign up for free to create a room, then send your partner the invite link. They can join without an account. Give yourselves five to ten minutes to draw each other. When you both tap ready, a countdown reveals your portraits together.

Is PaintYourDate really free?

Yes, the drawing game is free. The person creating the room needs a free account, but their guest does not. After the reveal, you can choose to buy a print or mug of your portrait. Those are optional and priced separately.

Can long distance couples play together?

Yes. Join the same game using your invite link, wherever you both are. You can use the built-in video to see each other while you draw, or keep your usual call going on another device.

What devices does it work on?

You can play in a modern browser on your phone, tablet or computer. A larger screen gives you more room to draw, but you can have a go with your finger on a phone too.

Do I need to be good at drawing?

Not at all. A wonky portrait can be just as enjoyable as a careful likeness. Give it a go and see what your partner makes of it.

Fancy drawing each other tonight?

Send your partner a link and see how your portraits turn out. They don't have to be flattering.

Paint each other for free

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