MyPaint
Digital painting app with infinite canvas and brush engines geared toward tablets.
Why it is included
GPL-2.0+ art tool often recommended next to Krita for brush-focused workflows.
Best for
Sketching and painting where brush feel matters more than vector precision.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Painting alternative to Corel Painter (paid) and Photoshop brushes for tablet sketching.
Strengths
- Brush engine
- Distraction-free modes
- Tablet friendly
Limitations
- Less illustration-industry feature depth than Krita for some pipelines
Good alternatives
Krita · GIMP
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