openCanvas 6
- September 1, 2014
- PGN Inc
- 666h median play time
Get on SteamopenCanvas 6 is a digital painting software designed for artists, offering a range of brushes and customization options. It includes features such as layering, color blending, and pattern stamping to enhance the painting experience. The software also provides a community aspect, allowing users to share and download resources from other artists. However, it may have a steeper learning curve compared to other painting software.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- OpenCanvas is user-friendly and perfect for beginners, making it easy to learn and use for digital art.
- The software offers a variety of tools and features, including a perspective grid and brush stabilization, which enhance the drawing experience.
- It is lightweight and affordable compared to other professional software like Photoshop, making it a great option for casual artists.
- The program is plagued with bugs and stability issues, including frequent crashes and limited brush options.
- There is a lack of comprehensive tutorials and community support, making it difficult for new users to fully utilize the software's features.
- Some users report compatibility issues with certain drawing tablets, which can hinder the overall experience.
- graphics28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in OpenCanvas are praised for their artistic focus, making it a preferred choice for users looking to create unique 2D artwork rather than simply editing photos. The software is designed to be intuitive and fun, especially for those using a graphics tablet, though it requires skill to fully utilize its capabilities. Overall, it is seen as a strong alternative to Photoshop for freeform design, particularly for artists seeking a more creative experience.
“Create breathtaking artwork - with references in the same image.”
“If you're looking to make some crazy cool 2D artwork, you can do that with this program.”
“Open Canvas is essentially Photoshop but suited more towards freeform designs with a graphics tablet.”
“Open Canvas is essentially Photoshop but suited more towards freeform designs with a graphics tablet. If you already have Photoshop and any other digital art program, there is no need for Open Canvas.”
“Before I mainly used GIMP for graphic editing (using GIMP feels more like work, but using OC6 I find is fun), so jumping into Open Canvas was fairly easy and intuitive to become familiar with it (though I'm still learning lots as I go).”
“However, if you don't have any experience in digital painting, you can download event files from Portalgraphics.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the software is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and a multitude of glitches that hinder functionality. Common issues include critical failures during startup, persistent error pop-ups, and unresponsive features, leading to a frustrating user experience. Overall, the program is described as a "hopeless buggy mess" that lacks the reliability expected from modern software.
“This program is hopelessly rife with glitches that no modern software should have--including but not limited to (1) critical program failures on attempting to reload workspace settings and (2) failing on startup by trying (and failing) to read memory!”
“Every startup or scroll through the drawing generates a pop-up error window; after reopening the drawing, there are sometimes visual glitches which thankfully go away after minimizing and reopening the window; the transparency slider gets 'stuck' so you have to reopen the drawing to get it to work again; some shortcuts don't work (for example, I can't get the layer duplicate shortcut to work despite having it properly assigned).”
“A hopeless buggy mess.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the monetization of the program, feeling that it does not deliver on promised features and is similar to free alternatives like FireAlpaca. Many reviewers believe they wasted their money, as the software fails to meet their expectations.
“A few reviews I read said it could do all this and more (they said there were about 360 different brushes to work with). So far, all it seems to do is what FireAlpaca does (minus the advertising). This program does not do anything I want it to, and I basically threw my money away.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience for both beginners and experienced artists, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players.
“It runs smoothly and is great for beginners and experienced artists alike!”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the music aspect by sharing personal experiences, such as composing their own music to accompany their art creations, which enhances the overall experience of the game. The integration of user-generated music adds a unique and personal touch to the gameplay.
