Best Free Paint Program
Although they overlap in function, paint programs are really a different class of product: From raster editors such as Adobe Photoshop, The GIMP, they apply artistic filter effects to photos to look like works of art. To vector-graphics drawing software, such as CorelDRAW and Inkscape, are program that have freehand illustration tools with the ability to render images at any sizes. Even traditional 2D animation programs like Toon Boom Studio and Pencil that uses both raster/vector imaging are more concentrated in the animation than paint manipulation.
A paint software application supposed to mimics traditional painting mediums and effects more than just a bitmap drawing program like Microsoft Paint. My only two requirements are a graphic tablet support and the feel of natural paint on a digital canvas. All artists at one time or another dream of doing a comic book and cartoon animation, so if it supports animation or booklet pages, it's a plus. WOW, these free paint programs are truly a fantastic work of art, anyone of these will definitely satisfy the graving artist in you. List in favorite order:
Project DogWaffle is surprisingly full featured. It has a comprehensive set of tools, including fully customizable brushes, lots of filters and effects, multiple color selection options, a good set of color gradients, animation aids and more. On the downside the program runs slowly on older PCs, has limited layer support, has a clunky cut and paste mechanism and only handles BMP and Targa files. Don't let its appearance or unfamiliar menu control fool you, this is a great total artistic program to get.
ArtRage is an amazing natural paint program that allows users to achieve realistic paint effects without the messy cleanup. The user interface is wonderfully design and simple to use tool that will suit young adult through to experienced artist, even in its limited version its an amazing program and if you do grow out of its limitations you will at least have built a firm affordable foundation from which to move on. Bottom line is that you can concentrate on your creativity, rather than wrestle with menus.
TwistedBrush has one of the most versatile and powerful brush engines in existence, yet it was designed from day one to be easy to use. “Simplicity without sacrifice, powerful enough for the professional artist yet simple enough for the novice” as noted on their web site, the quick start guide is a nice intro to the programs abilities. TwistedBrush runs on all versions of the Windows operating system and is designed for all realms of digital art including natural media fine art even with its limited feature, it's program worth looking into.
Artweaver offers you all the artistic effects which you need for your creative painting. You can create sketches from photos and experiment with a wide range of natural brushes. The brush simulation is as realistic as possible therefore it's suitable to leave your creativity free to run. Artweaver has countless file formats; transparency and layers; many effect filters; editable text layers (font, size, color, leading); history function. Available in English and German language, it can easily be translated through the support of language files.
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Product Details
Project DogWaffle 1.2 Free Edition
Website: http://www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle/free/index.html
Download link: http://www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle/free/mirrors.html
Author: Dan Ritchie
Current version: 1.2
Version date: July 2004
License: Freeware
Download file size: 4.3 MB
Operating Systems Supported: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: None
Other relevant information: None
ArtRage Starter Edition
Website: http://www.ambientdesign.com/artrage.html
Download link: http://www.ambientdesign.com/artragedown.html
Author: Ambient Design Ltd.
Current version: 2.5
Version date: July 2007
License: Freeware
Download file size: 7.8 MB
Operating Systems Supported: 2000/XP/Vista/Mac OSX 10.3.9 or Later
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: French, German
Other relevant information: None
TwistedBrush Free Edition
Website: http://www.pixarra.com
Download link: http://www.pixarra.com/download.html
Author: Pixarra
Current version: 14.2
Version date: November 2007
License: Freeware
Download file size: 4.75 MB
Operating Systems Supported: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: None
Other relevant information: None
Artweaver
Website: http://www.artweaver.de/index.php?en_version
Download link: http://www.artweaver.de/index.php?downloads_en
Author: Boris Eyrich
Current version: 0.5.3
Version date: July 2008
License: Freeware
Download file size: 8.80 MB
Operating Systems Supported: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: Yes
Non-English languages supported: German and various others through the support of language files.
Other relevant information: None
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What about Paint.NET? I've used it and it has a very nice and clean interface.
http://www.paint.net/
Peter was wondering if this should be a more artistic category since paint draws many readers to GIMP and Paint.NET like programs.
I will do a wider range of reviews for this. Thank you all for your responds.
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Try Pixia
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/mighty/knight/index.html
A free Japanese painting program available in English.
Yes, I tried Pixia, but from the program history log reads the last update was in 2003. Newly develop MyPaint linux program created by Martin Renold, and a Windows build by Yves Combe, sounds promising but still young at version 0.5.
I do need to complete a more in depth review of the top list. I may include other finds but for now I will definite keeping a list of all free paint programs to review. Who know may include a noteworthy programs list in my review.
Is there any free painting software for kids? My little boy currently try Creative Painter. It works pretty fine and completely compatible with Vista.
Creative Painter looks like a great kids program but is not free. Several of our readers recommended Tux Paint with is one of the best drawing for kids program I've ever gone through with my five years. If you do download it, recommend you download the rubber stamp option as well.
http://drawing.gamemaker.nl/index.html
Tux Paint is an free, open source program designed for children 3-12 that has received many good reviews:
http://www.tuxpaint.org/
Another great program is Pencil which is allows to draw vector images, exports to Macromedia Flash SWF format and create cartoon animation. It worth a try. Here is the URL:
http://www.les-stooges.org/pascal/pencil/
I really love this programs simplicity. The big thing in a paint program is where one manipulates paste and color to get an effect. I don't consider an illustrator to be a painter (picasso/van gogh) but a sketch artist/inker. If you're looking to cartoon this is a great pickup. Thanks.
Hi, im another supporter of Artweaver, it is really fantastic. I wonder how it can not be listed here, please add it. It is very much like the commercial program Painter, but free and very intuitive. /Troken, Sweden
Artweaver is now added, it's the only one not used to promote a commercial version. Thank you for the recommendation.
Have you looked at ArtRage as a drawing tool, and what about Xara?
ArtRage is added now and Xara Xtreme isn't freeware. Thanks.
Paint.NET ftw. absolutely. it is an AMAZING program, completely free, and it is still being improved upon. the users have a well-maintained forum where they upload tutorials; and best of all: they make their own add ons. these vastly improve upon the original program. please add Paint.NET to this site!
I love Paint.NET. It loads super fast, and has all the features of Photoshop - or at least all the features i used. Plus it's free, and bug free.
paint.net is reviewed here Best Free Digital Editor, and I agree a very good free program.
Thanks for this!
Just what I've been looking for!!!
Try Tux Paint:
"Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6 in the US, key stages 1 & 2 in the UK). It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. "
http://www.tuxpaint.org
Thank you so much for this. My daughter just loves it!
Ultimate Paint is worth checking out.,
http://46best.com/dr/best-free-paint-program.htm
It's another elementary bitmap drawing program not into mimicking natural paint.
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