I just launched an Epocu campaign for Colors on Canvas. Epocu works in a similar way to Kickstarter, only instead of money you pledge to share the game on your social networks (Twitter and Facebook). It is an easy and free way to hype upcoming games and I hope I can generate some hype this way, even though educational games aren't exactly in the top of gamers' preferences.

Please support if you can, it won't cost you anything. It will help me generate some hype and you won't have to spend a dime; just give us a like or RT. Here is Colors on Canvas' Epocu page: http://epocu.com/campaigns/colors-canvas/

On a related note, on the Epocu page you will notice a link to the game's pre-alpha build. For now it only features the help mode and the 'analysis & interpretation' mode. The hidden objects like 'guess the painting' mode will be implemented very soon. There is also no soundscape and music yet. I would love to hear what you think about it. Thanks and enjoy!

A little bit more info. I would like to explain the three game modes.

First there is the 'Analysis & Interpretation' game mode. In this mode, you will examine various elements from the painting and you will receive a description that will represent an analysis of each particular element from the painting. These descriptions could be related to the painter's style or to the story depicted in the painting, etc. In this game mode you can also simply enjoy the paintings while you explore/examine it.
Once all of the important elements are examined, you will be asked to tweet your interpretation of the painting. This will be used in the 'Guess the Painting' mode.

The second game mode is 'Test Your Knowledge' and as its name implies, it will put your knowledge of famous paintings to the test. This game mode is very similar to hidden objects games, in that each painting has added (or missing) elements that you will have to spot.

The last game mode is 'Guess the Painting'. In this mode I will take people's interpretation (which they tweeted using the ColorsOnCanvas hashtag) but I will also add some myself and from them, the game will randomly choose one and show it to you. You will then have to guess the painting that matches the interpretation/description. I might implement a score system, depending on how many times you guess/fail to guess.

I will soon release a short demo featuring a beta of the 'Analysis & Interpretation' game mode of Paolo Uccello's Saint George and the Dragon. You can also reach me on twitter: https://twitter.com/mihaipuiucernea

A short update, regarding menus. Initially I wanted to make all the dialog windows round, just like the close menu (in the lower right). However, the dialog windows didn't look very good so I made them rectangular. I kept the menus simple.

[What is Colors on Canvas?]

What is Colors on Canvas?

Colors on Canvas is an educational game; it represents a foray into the wonderful world of paintings. You will get to examine famous paintings (all of them from public domain) and learn interesting things about them.

Screens

From my currently unannounced project

Hello artists,

I'm looking for a 2D artist for a very simple project, a game about exploring a few paintings in a gallery; I plan to release it for Windows, Android and maybe iOS. More information via email. I am a single developer and my skill with 2D editing is pretty limited, but I assure you there won't be much work involved as it is a small project. I will handle all the programming and I need an artist to edit some paintings images.

You will receive half the profits of the game after you join the project as a member. If you are interested please contact me at [email protected]

Hi,

my name is Mihai and I am from Romania. I am new to game development and I hope to be able to release something soon.