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Timer for daily drawing practice with local photo folders. Custom intervals, shuffle, tracking—all data stays local. Master your drawing skills with timed practice sessions using your own reference photos. Daily Sketching is a timer extension designed for artists who want to improve their drawing skills through daily practice. Whether you're doing gesture drawings, figure studies, or practicing from photo references, this extension helps you stay focused and track your progress. 🎯 Perfect for Daily Practice Transform any folder of reference photos into a structured practice session. Set your timer, choose how many photos to practice with, and let the extension guide you through your session with automatic photo rotation. ⚡ Key Features ⏱️ Fully Customizable Timer - Set the number of photos for each session (10, 20, 30, 50, 100+) - Adjust duration per photo (5 seconds to 10 minutes) - Configure warm-up and cool-down periods - Add breaks between photos to rest your eyes 🎨 Viewing Experience - Thumbnail grid to preview all photos - Edge-to-edge (cover) mode for distraction-free viewing - Fullscreen support - Adjustable thumbnail sizes 🔊 Audio Feedback - Multiple sound packs: Classic, Woodblock, Claves, Click - Option to turn sounds off completely - Audio cues for photo transitions ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts - `Space` - Play/Pause - `→` - Next photo - `←` - Previous photo - `F` - Toggle fullscreen - `?` - Show help 🔒 Privacy First Your data never leaves your device. All settings, session history, and folder information are stored locally using Chrome's built-in storage. No data is collected, transmitted, or shared with external servers or third parties. 📁 How It Works 1. Click the extension icon to open the timer 2. Select a folder containing your reference photos 3. Configure your practice settings 4. Press Play and start drawing! The extension uses the File System Access API to read images directly from your computer. You maintain full control—the extension only accesses folders you explicitly select, and you can revoke access at any time. 🎓 Ideal For - Artists practicing gesture drawing - Figure drawing studies - Portrait practice sessions - Landscape sketching - Any timed drawing exercise 💡 Tips - Start with shorter intervals (30-60 seconds) for gesture practice - Use longer intervals (2-5 minutes) for detailed studies - Enable shuffle mode to keep your practice varied - Use breaks to prevent eye strain during long sessions