
SimpleArt
Draw custom pixel art on canvases in-game. Features a smooth UI, undo system, and metadata storage for your masterpieces.
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About this Mod
SimpleArt is a vanilla-friendly Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21 that introduces a fully functional painting system. Forget about complicated map-art techniques — just craft a canvas, place it on a wall, and start drawing!
Key Features
Custom 128x128 Canvas: A high-resolution drawing area that perfectly fits the Minecraft aesthetic.
Powerful Drawing UI:
Palette: 31 vibrant colors + a dedicated eraser tool.
Dynamic Brush: Change your brush size on the fly using the mouse wheel.
Smooth Lines: Built-in Bresenham algorithm ensures your strokes are continuous, even with fast mouse movements.
Quality of Life Tools:
Undo System (Ctrl+Z): Made a mistake? Quickly undo your last 20 actions.
Cloning: Need a copy? Use a Crafting Table to clone your artwork (1 Painted Canvas + 1 Empty Canvas).
Advanced Data Storage: Using the new 1.21 Data Components, each painting stores its pixels, title, description, and the author's name directly in the item.
How to Get Started
Crafting: Combine Sticks and Wool to create an empty Canvas.Drawing: Place the Canvas on any wall and Right-Click to open the editor.Saving: When finished, press Esc to name your masterpiece and add a description.Displaying: Once saved, your art is visible to everyone on the server!
Available Versions
How to Install SimpleArt on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SimpleArt". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
SimpleArt server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is SimpleArt compatible with fabric?
SimpleArt officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with SimpleArt – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SimpleArt consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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