Freeware art programs

Here you can see a list of various FREE art programs that can be found on the web. This is by no means a complete list, this simply features the ones that I consider to be worth taking a look at.

If you know a program that should be added to the list, feel free to leave a comment. But remember, it has to be a free program, not a time-limited trial. Feature-limited starter versions are okay.

Update: 22.04.2012

PAINTING PROGRAMS
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MyPaint
Krita (NOTE - Windows version is highly experimental)
Artweaver
Art Rage (starter edition)
Open canvas 1.1

PHOTO MANIPULATORS
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GIMP 2.67
Paint.net (NOTE - no pressure sensitivity)

3D
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Blender
Google Sketchup
Terragen Classic
Terragen 2 (Free Edition)
DAZ STUDIO PRO
BRYCE 7 PRO
HEXAGON
Sculptris

WEB-BASED
Note - might require registration on the website
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Aviary:
An online set of programs
* Peacock
* Phoenix
* Raven
Sumo paint
dA Muro
Sketcher

MISC
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Inkscape (vector)
Apophysis ( fractals)
Alchemy
Pencil (animation)

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Wivernryder 2009-05-22 20:06:10

This is a more impressive collection of programs than the one on Art101's profile.

BlackmarketKraig 2009-07-09 14:28:23

Nice list of programs and the reviews are very informative, keep up the great work. =]

Lundsfryd 2009-08-29 18:19:13

Even though I hardly read your reviews (just because I don't really need freeware programs) I just to applaud you for writing them. It allways makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when I see someone unselfly contribute to the community. And I bet that your work with these programs must be pretty time consuming, and that, of course, only adds to the weight of your deed. So five huzzars for you :D

Re2deemer 2009-08-29 18:19:13

"...unselfly contribute to the community."

Here's a secret - I actually started this to improve my non-existent writing skills. I was disappointed at how lousy my literate abilities were. At the same time I had downloaded a bunch of freeware programs and was just peeked over to Art101-s account to find myself mildly disappointed with their list of programs. The idea to write a bunch of reviews myself....came naturally.

As for the time consumption....hell, it's fun to learn new stuff!

DrSevenSeizeMD 2009-08-30 18:44:05

This is a great post, I was wondering how to get a few of these programs. I have gimp and photoshop already but really don't care for either.

Wolfos 2009-09-15 15:09:27

you could add:

photoshop (duh)
gimp
cinema 4d (its a 3d modelling program)

Re2deemer 2009-09-15 15:09:27

FREEWARE art programs, man.
Besides, GIMP is on the list already.

Fifty-50 2009-10-27 04:34:26

Wow! Thanks for the list! It helped me a lot.

Wivernryder 2009-11-07 16:24:41

Oh, a recommendation... an online art tool that I found a few days ago (you might have seen the thread on it) is Ze Frank's Scribbler.

<a href="http://www.zefrank.com/scribbler/">http://www.zefrank.com/scribbler/</a>

Re2deemer 2009-11-07 16:24:41

Hmmm....it has some interesting ideas, but I don't think I'll really go over it. It's basically a typical internet drawing room with the added gimmick of scribbling your art.

happymeat 2009-11-18 15:27:33

SAI isn't freeware.

Synnxile 2009-12-01 00:27:12

*Quivering Lip*

IT'S HEAVEN!

Synnxile 2009-12-01 00:28:33

cool it's december 1st..only 24 more days till i get the new ipod nano that records video. here i come youtube, alriiiitte

Re2deemer 2009-12-01 00:28:33

...o_0
Say what?

Philchst 2009-12-11 22:38:43

Very useful list! I've already tried several. Now to get used to using a tablet... though it's better feel than using a mouse it's still not a pencil and paper.

Re2deemer 2009-12-11 22:38:43

Oooh, a tablet. Yeah, these can be serious bitches to get used too.

CloudEater 2010-01-16 09:12:19

Include some Autodesk programs under 3D! like Autodesk Maya (used in AVATAR!!)
<a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=331041&siteID=123112">http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/
index?id=331041&siteID=123112</a>

Re2deemer 2010-01-16 09:12:19

Cloudy....FREEware. Free as in no money involved.

CloudEater 2010-01-21 00:55:49

opps Sorry :( if I find som FREE programs you don't have i'll let you know

bigjonny13 2010-03-08 08:53:10

When are you gonna bust out the first review of 2010?

Re2deemer 2010-03-08 08:53:10

When I stop being lazy and wrap up my thoughts on Alchemy :3
I want to put put Alchemy and Artweaver together. It's hard to think up explanation why I don't like anything though (as opposed to saying "This is a gay piece of shit") and thus Artweaver has stalled me longer than I liked.

DrkNrg 2010-06-04 23:41:01

Violent gratitude! Thank you! You are a credit to Newgrounds. I have been using Sumo for about 3 months now, good stuff. Had some friends "pfft..sumo?" me a couple times and decided to "pfft...Gimp?" them. I am, at this very moment, experiencing Paint.net. I am feeling indifferent. I like sumo's brushes a lot compared to this. On the other hand, loving the manipulation points on line/ curves. For the record, I would not have posted this "thank you" if it weren't at least in part an encouragement to continue and maybe even hurry the hell up(?) I understand you have a life, and am sorry for my crudeness, but I needs me some more reviewz! Thanks again! I love you even though you smell like burning plastic!

Ashman 2010-06-13 06:16:15

as far as i know sai isnt free, the trial thats free is 30 days then you have to pay to keep going

ArmouredGRIFFON 2011-11-08 07:14:13

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