Free drawing software

datawrite · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:05

Just tried 'Art Rage' drawing software. Quite nice. I have an Aiptek drawing tablet and pen and want to get my baby daughter to use it. Tried MSPaint but wanted to know if anyone can recommend a better / Free program that would allow me to use the pen and tablet to draw and colour etc etc. Ta

theheyes · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:33

I don't have a tablet so I can't try it myself, but if you're looking for a paint/drawing package for young children check out tuxpaint.

http://www.tuxpaint.org/download/

Just a suggestion.

SexyGreyFox · 14 Apr 2009 at 18:43

http://www.paint.net/

Pho · 14 Apr 2009 at 18:47

http://www.gimp.org/screenshots/

datawrite · 14 Apr 2009 at 18:55

Thanks guys

GWillow · 15 Apr 2009 at 13:22

theheyes said:
but if you're looking for a paint/drawing package for young children check out tuxpaint.

http://www.tuxpaint.org/download/

My kids love this program.

theheyes · 15 Apr 2009 at 14:13

GWillow said:
My kids love this program.

Did you try it on my recommendation or did you already have it?

It's worth looking at the optional rubber stamps package as well.

http://www.tuxpaint.org/download/windows/ [right of page]

It's very popular with nursery-age children.

danswan · 15 Apr 2009 at 14:23

I nearly asked this question myself the other day, My daughter likes playing with MSpaint but was looking for something more kid friendly - tuxpaint looks ideal!

GWillow · 15 Apr 2009 at 22:05

theheyes said:
Did you try it on my recommendation or did you already have it?

Sorry to disappoint but I found it several months ago, I actually started on the Mac version but have installed it on the PC as well now.