Heartopia Painting Guide
Quick Answer
Painting unlocks at D.G. Level 14. Buy canvases at Ka Qing's grocery shop, open the painting interface, and create art or custom clothing. Version 0.4.2 adds decal templates for faster designs.
Best first step: Stock up on standard canvases to practice designs before spending crystals on clothing templates.
How to Unlock Painting
Reach D.G. Level 14
Painting becomes available after you raise your D.G. membership through daily requests.
Buy Canvases
Visit Ka Qing's grocery shop to purchase standard and premium canvases.
Open the Painting Panel
Use your home workstation to start painting and save designs.
Canvas Types & Options
Standard Canvas
Affordable, perfect for practice and wall art. Great for testing color palettes.
High-Fidelity Canvas
Higher resolution and better gradients. Ideal for detailed showcases.
Clothing Templates
Use Moonlight Crystals to paint outfits and apply designs to your wardrobe.
Decorating & Displaying Art
- Frames & easels: Display paintings in your house using frames or display stands.
- Gallery wall: Group paintings by theme (pastels, seasonal, monochrome).
- Community sharing: Share your artwork with friends and feature it in contests.
Decal Templates (v0.4.2)
Decal templates are pre-made shapes, borders, and icons you can stamp on your canvas. They help you speed up complex designs and keep symmetry.
Tip: Combine decals with layered brushes to create logos, character emblems, or themed outfits.
Painting Tips
- Save versions of your artwork before experimenting with bold colors.
- Use high-fidelity canvases for showcase rooms or contest submissions.
- Match clothing colors with your home palette for a cohesive aesthetic.