![]() When you open up MyPaint, the first thing you should notice is the simplistic interface (see Figure 1 above). ![]() Plug in your pressure-sensitive graphics tablet (I use a Wacom Bamboo) and prepare to be impressed with what the software offers. ![]() You should now see MyPaint within your distribution’s desktop menu. Install MyPaint with the command sudo apt-get install mypaint mypaint-data-extras Update apt with the command sudo apt-get update If you want to install from that PPA, here are the steps:Īdd the PPA with the command sudo apt-add-repository ppa:achadwick/mypaint-testing However, I would suggest installing from the testing PPA (which is a rolling release PPA), so you are getting the most recent fixes and features. Many standard repositories contain the stable version of MyPaint. With that said, let’s install MyPaint on Elementary OS Freya and kick the tires. Not only does MyPaint already offer an outstanding (and very usable) set of brushes, it includes an amazingly simple brush import tool (more on that later). Where MyPaint truly excels is in the area of the brush collection. Unlimited canvas (you never have to resize) you will also need a pressure-sensitive graphics tablet-as neither a mouse nor a trackpad is up to the task at hand.ĭesigned for pressure-sensitive graphics tabletsĮxtensive brush creation and configuration options ![]() With an application like MyPaint, you really need drawing/painting skills in order get the most out of the tool. Just because you are a master of Gimp, doesn’t mean you’ll run MyPaint and start creating masterpieces. Naturally, a program like MyPaint requires a certain skillset. Yes, Gimp and Blender are the de facto standard tools for either image manipulation ( Gimp) or Blender (3D graphics and animation), but what if you need a tool to create images from scratch? When you think of Linux and graphic art tools, you probably consider Gimp or Blender to be the only available software.
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