Serenity Sketch

 

The self-care app that plays like a game

Available now on iPad

About the App

Paint water upon stone. Breathe. Let go.

A self-care ritual where each evaporating brushstroke brings freedom and reflection. Inspired by Zen principles of impermanence and dishu, the Chinese practice of water calligraphy, you trace water on stone, watch it disappear, and release the need for permanence.

Most self-care apps are serious and in your head. Serenity Sketch is tactile and in your body. You're walked through each Practice by the Guide.

What stays with people

"A space of quiet in an overly stimulating and loud world."

Player at Indigo 2025

"When I was painting and I realised it was genuinely relaxing me! It's rare for this to be the case with games."

Survey respondent
01 The practice

Painting with water: simple, timeless

Trace water on stone. Your painting evaporates. No undo. No save. No self-judgment.

02 The journey

A guided journey of Letting Go

Your journey opens with the Path of Initiation: six guided Practices through the core principles of Letting Go. Each closes with quiet, introspective questions. Complete the Path, face the Trial, and discover how it may be changing you.

The Journey of Letting Go map
Embark upon The Journey of Letting Go, in the world of Serenity Sketch.

Other paths you may cross along the way

  • Path of ImperfectionRediscover the beauty in imperfection.
  • Path of ResonanceListening for what moves you.
  • Path of Child's PlayPaint like a kid again!
  • Path of LineageThe weight and the levity of precedent.
  • Path of CyclesWhat returns, what passes away.
03 The guide

Someone walks with you

A warm, unpretentious voice who invites you to experiment, reflect, and play, then gets out of the way once you find your flow.

"Since it all fades anyway, why not experiment?"

Questions

Frequently asked

Who is making this?
Serenity Sketch is made by Copper Coin, a solo indie studio in the Netherlands, founded by Joshua Veit with a trusted circle of freelance collaborators for art, music, programming, and voice.
Is this a self-care app, or a game?
Why not both! It has the structure of a game: a Journey through an abstract world, with immersive environments and sounds. It never demands that you sit still in silence. It just invites you to slow down and paint.
Do I need to be able to draw?
Not at all! The whole experience is built around embracing imperfection, and a beginner's mindset. Your painting evaporates after all, so what is there to judge? Many early players arrive feeling "I'm not an artist", and leave feeling otherwise.
What if I've never played a video game?
We designed Serenity Sketch to be approachable and intuitive. No gaming experience required!
Can I play for free? How much does it cost?
The first two Practices are free. To unlock the rest, it is a one-time payment of €4.99 (or your local currency equivalent). That gets you the full Path of Initiation, the Trial of Initiation, and your Home Sanctuary.
What device do I need?
An iPad, with Apple Pencil or your finger. We are exploring other platforms for future releases.
Will there be more content after launch?
We would love to make more Paths! The Path of Initiation introduces you to intersections with other Paths, which we hope will become future content. Whether we do depends entirely on how the App lands. If you want to see more, it helps us immensely if you buy the App, and leave a review in the App Store.
When does it launch?
October 6, 2026, on iPad. Get it on the App Store — download now and start playing. Sign up above to stay updated on new content and releases.

You are invited to explore your creativity by playing with impermanence.

Blog

Brushstrokes

Thoughts on mindfulness, creativity, and making Serenity Sketch.