Favorite Art Software

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject: Favorite Art Software

What is your favorite art software, and why?

I love Photoshop because it has nearly an endless set of brushes to use. And, the filters are so cool. All of the features in Photoshop make my artwork look so awesome.

Discuss your favorite software here. Wink

Benk · Elder In Training Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 3733

Ms paint

Cause that is the only thing I have

Fucking piece of...

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:21 pm Post subject:

[quote="Benk"]Ms paint

Cause that is the only thing I have

f***ing piece of...[/quote]

That sucks. Well are you good at it? Confused

Benk · Elder In Training Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 3733

Sorta

I'm getting up there, but I haven't had much recent practice on detailed art in it

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject:

[quote="Benk"]Sorta

I'm getting up there, but I haven't had much recent practice on detailed art in it[/quote]

Well. That's good to hear. Smile

jhonenfreak · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject:

[quote="Benk"]Ms paint

Cause that is the only thing I have

f***ing piece of...[/quote]

Never curse the awesomeness that is MS Paint. Do you here me? NEVER!!!!

I like MS Paint (pixel art), Photoshop (raster art), and Illustrator (vector art). All totaly effin' sweet in their own special ways.
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Benk · Elder In Training Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 3733

[quote="jhonenfreak"][quote="Benk"]Ms paint

Cause that is the only thing I have

f***ing piece of...[/quote]

Never curse the awesomeness that is MS Paint. Do you here me? NEVER!!!!

I like MS Paint (pixel art), Photoshop (raster art), and Illustrator (vector art). All totaly effin' sweet in their own special ways.[/quote]

Lawlz

I know its awesome, but it takes so long!

After a few back breaking hours I have a pathetic sprite halfway done Very Happy

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject:

[quote="jhonenfreak"][quote="Benk"]Ms paint

Cause that is the only thing I have

f***ing piece of...[/quote]

Never curse the awesomeness that is MS Paint. Do you here me? NEVER!!!!

I like MS Paint (pixel art), Photoshop (raster art), and Illustrator (vector art). All totaly effin' sweet in their own special ways.[/quote]

jhonenfreak, your pixel art is the best I've seen. EVER. Very Happy

jhonenfreak · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks!

@ Benk: It [i]does[/i] take forever, doesn't it? But still, I like the simplicity of the program. Sometimes it's nice when layers and navigation windows aren't all in the way.
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Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:06 am Post subject:

I agree that it does take forever. I tried to do some pixel art once and I got so frustrated at how long it took and I gave up. But your art is nice, though. Oh, and you're welcome.

Kes · Forum Stalker Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 1549 Location: UK

I personally like using Photoshop Elements but can be more difficult with layering Sad

What I especially like about the Photoshop Elements is it can alter thickness of line, tone, clean up and makes things like the background pure white with ease.
Another program I want to try is Painter though at some point.
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Stratadrake · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:13 am Post subject:

I can't choose. But I do notice a lack of vector-based editors (Illustrator, Inkscape) in the poll choices.

But I agree with jhonenfreak. Never underestimate the power and fun of MS Paint for pixel art.
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PowerRanger · Still very bored Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 295

I don't use an art programme. Well, say don't use, except to scan stuff in and save it on that programme. The one I use is Photoshop 5 Limited Edition- just a basic copy that I got cheap somewhere at the time. I prefer to use pencils and marker pens most times.

Trinity_Fire · Forum Stalker Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 1042

Oekaki. D;
It's the only one simple enough for me (besides MS Paint) plus it has two layers. Two glorious layers and masking.

I'm okay with that. Plus, it's a nice community. :>
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Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:32 am Post subject:

I used to use MS Paint and openCanvas before I got Photoshop this year for Christmas, and they did the job.

Benk · Elder In Training Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 3733

[quote="jhonenfreak"]Thanks! Very Happy

@ Benk: It [i]does[/i] take forever, doesn't it? But still, I like the simplicity of the program. Sometimes it's nice when layers and navigation windows aren't all in the way.[/quote]

I'm not as good as you yet, but I am to be a fellow ms paint god in the future Very Happy

I agree, there is nothing better than going x8 and being able to add or take away any detail

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:34 am Post subject:

I'll do pixel art if I had the patience for it.

com50l · Member Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 45

umm this might sound a bit noobish but can someone tell me the url for photoshop (any additon best provorably) because my bro uses and he tought me but i can find it anywhere

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: umm...

[quote="com50l"]umm this might sound a bit noobish but can someone tell me the url for photoshop (any additon best provorably) because my bro uses and he tought me but i can find it anywhere[/quote]

....URL for Photoshop? I would recommend buying it because downloaded versions are either of the two things: have viruses, or has a 30-day limited trial.

You could try to download it off of LimeWire (I highly don't recommend it, though), or just Googling it.

Stratadrake · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject:

[quote] I would recommend buying it because downloaded versions are either of the two things: have viruses, or has a 30-day limited trial.[/quote]
You forgot option #3: it could be a pirated (*ahem* ILLEGAL) version.

If cost is an issue, you're better off downloading GIMP and learning how to use it instead.
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