Best paint program

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Chee Saw
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Best paint program - May 30, 2008 18:37
I' m looking to get an art program to use on the computer. What' s the best. I want something for scanning artwork and coloring, not necessarily photo manipulation. I' m on a pc.

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emofag
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RE: Best paint program - May 30, 2008 18:57
Um, use whatever software came with your scanner to scan. Use photoshop for editing.

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RE: Best paint program - May 30, 2008 20:56
Corel' s Painter and Pain Shop Pro are great if you' re using a tablet.

OpenCanvas is pretty good too.

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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 00:03
Adobe CS3 is very good. Use Illustrator to draw.

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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 00:23
I use Open Canvas for sketching and doodles on occasion but my primary program is Photoshop CS3.
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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 00:46
I like Paint Shop Pro, but CS3 is my primary tool.

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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 00:53
I use Photoshop. A friend of mine recommended Sketch Pad Pro for realistic painting and brushwork techniques with a Wacom tablet, but I haven' t gotten around to trying it.

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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 02:19
Paint Shop Pro seems like the best option if it is just for scanning and drawing, even CorelPainter.
But Adoble Photoshop can do more for any entry level and the experts.

All and all every one mentioned excellent programs, compare prices and decide.
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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 03:22
I use Adobe Fireworks, but still don' t know enough about it yet to ever recommend it. I do like it a lot though, it' s easy to use.
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Chee Saw
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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 05:09
So, how bout tablets? What' s the best?

Eddie_the_Hated
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RE: Best paint program - May 31, 2008 05:51
Pick anything from the Wacom Intuos line.