14 Most Creative Apps Of 2014

Whether You're An Art Lover Or Artist-In-Training, These Apps Will Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
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When it comes to getting creative in 2014, there are a bevy of inspiring apps on offer, whether you're looking to indulge your inner Van Gogh - or see the famed artist's most renowned works in a new light.

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Looking to turn your family photos into instant watercolours or make story boards from your photos and videos? Whatever your artistic leanings, there's an app for it.

Click through the slideshow below for 14 of the most creative apps of 2014 for every skill level, from selfie obsessives to amateur creatives to design professionals... Did we mention the majority are also free?

14 Most Creative Apps Of 2014
Camu(01 of14)
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Perfect your selfie style with this all-in-one camera app, which offers a range of filters as well as the ability to turn photos into collages and add text to images. Making edits and sharing photos with 119,000 of your closest friends has also never been easier.Camu by Sumoing, Free (credit:Camu)
Waterlogue(02 of14)
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A truly gorgeous watercolour app, Waterlogue allows you to give any photo you take a museum-quality, painterly makeover.Waterlogue by Tinrocket, LLC, $2.99 (credit:Waterlogue)
Storehouse(03 of14)
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Winner of the 2014 Apple Design Award, Storehouse lets you combine text, photo and videos to create your own stories to capture any - and every - occasion.Storehouse app by Storehouse, Free (credit:Storehouse)
ArtRage (04 of14)
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Digital artist in the making? This painting programme has a range of paper styles and tools to help you unleash your inner Picasso.ArtRage app by Ambient Design Ltd., £2.99 (credit:ArtRage )
Artsy(05 of14)
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With an aim to make the art world accessible to anyone with an Internet connection, Artsy has over 225,000 images of art and architecture by leading artists from the top museums and galleries around the world. It appeals to the serious collector as well as the individual curious to learn a bit more about a certain artist or movement.Artsy by Art.sy Inc, Free (credit:Artsy)
Procreate 2 (06 of14)
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A must for digital artists (and the Apple Design Award Winner 2013), Procreate 2 offers desktop-calibre features to create a work of art, anytime, anywhere.Procreate 2 by Savage Interactive Play Ltd, £3.99 (credit:Procreate 2 )
Typendium(07 of14)
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Love letters? This app gives a brief history of some of your favourite fonts.Typendium by William Robinson, Free
Candy Camera(08 of14)
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Another selfie-perfecting app, Candy Camera offers a variety of filter options and even removes spots and blemishes. Yes, please.Candy Camera by JP Brothers, Inc, Free (credit:Candy Camera)
Touch Van Gogh(09 of14)
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Perfect for art lovers (or anyone in search of some scholarly sounding dinner party chat), this prize-winning app lets you look under the paint in some of Van Gogh's most memorable works.Touch Van Gogh by Stichting Van Gogh Museum voorheen Rijksmuseum Vincent van Gogh, Free (credit:Touch Van Gogh)
Cinamatic(10 of14)
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Budding Coppola? All you need is this app to turn short clips into movie moments.Cinamatic by Hipstamatic, LLC, Free (credit:Cinamatic)
Glitché(11 of14)
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This app distorts photos and paintings to create new, exciting and unexpected digital artworks.Glitché by Glitché Ltd, £0.69 (credit:Glitché)
Adobe Photoshop Touch (12 of14)
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A finger-friendly version of your favourite photo editing tool. Adobe Photoshop Touch by Adobe, £2.99 (credit:Adobe Photoshop Touch )
Loop (13 of14)
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Because we've always believed our doodles and stick figures should come to life.Loop by Universal Everything, Free
Inspire Pro(14 of14)
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With 70 brushes to choose from (markers, oil paint, airbrushes and graphite pencils, among others), this app also has a playback video option so you'll know how to create those masterpieces time and time again - and figure out where you went wrong.Inspire Pro by Kiwi Pixel, £6.99 (credit:Inspire Pro)