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There are plently of art programs out there, but many cost money to buy. This article aims to help you find a free or open source altneratives to paid art programs. Digital PaintingThe following programs are alternatives to digital painting programs like Paint Tool SAI and Corel Paintshop Pro. Krita is a great program that is actively developed and has a plethora of features. The brush engine in particular is really nice. Similar to GIMP & Photoshop, Krita does more than just digital painting. You can do things like photomanipulation, and it offers a variety of file formats and templates to experiment with. Because there are so many fea

Traditional Art Hello, and welcome to my tutorial for dip pens! (or nib pens depending on how you choose to say it) This article will probably be more applicable to beginners as I don't feel like I have yet mastered these tools completely... Regardless I hope those who read it find it enjoyable. This tutorial will be organized into three parts: toolsmark makingprocess Tools The tools required for drawing with a dip pen consist of a metal nib, which fits within a holder, and ink. these are my preferred nibs I just use a cheap plastic holder also india ink, which is not the highest quality but suits my needs :> Examining the Nibs Fla

After my first article about How to price your art, you asked me few tips to improve your drawing skills and productivity. So I made a selection of some of my favorite exercices and advice. I hope this will be helpful for you! A Daily sketch routine:We are all stressed by our busy life, and it's sometimes hard to find some time for sketching. You know, you don't need to sketch during all the day to improve your skills efficiently. The most important is to be constant in your effort. Take at least 20 min per day for sketching. This could be during your break, during your lunch , in the public transportation, or when you are at home... Find a