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.
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 brush stabilization and perspective rulers, which enhance the drawing experience.
- It is a lightweight program that runs smoothly on most systems, providing a good alternative to more expensive software like Photoshop.
- The program suffers from frequent bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the workflow and lead to frustration.
- There is a lack of advanced features and customization options compared to other drawing software, limiting its appeal for more experienced artists.
- Support and tutorials for the software are minimal, making it difficult for new users to fully understand all the tools and functionalities.
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Users praise OpenCanvas for its artistic focus, emphasizing that it is designed for creating freeform 2D artwork rather than traditional photo editing. The software is noted for its intuitive interface, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced digital artists, particularly when used with a graphics tablet. Overall, it is recommended for those looking to produce unique and creative designs, although it may not be necessary for users already equipped with other graphic design programs like Photoshop.
“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 Open Canvas 6 I find is fun. Jumping into Open Canvas was fairly easy and intuitive, 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.”
- stability5 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 software is described as a "hopeless buggy mess" that fails to meet modern standards for stability.
“Sometimes the software just freezes up and it takes so long for it to come back that you might as well force crash it via task manager.”
“This program is hopelessly rife with glitches that no modern software should have--including but not limited to critical program failures on attempting to reload workspace settings and 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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the monetization of the program, feeling that it does not deliver on its promises and offers limited functionality compared to free alternatives like FireAlpaca. Many reviewers believe they wasted their money, as the software fails to meet their expectations.
“I read a few reviews that claimed it could do all this and more (they mentioned about 360 different brushes to work with), but so far it only seems to do what FireAlpaca does (minus the advertising). This program does not meet my expectations, and I feel like I basically threw my money away.”
“The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like I'm being pushed to spend more money just to enjoy basic features that should be included in the game.”
“I was really disappointed with the in-game purchases. It seems like everything is locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience that caters to both beginners and experienced artists.
“It runs smoothly and is great for beginners and experienced artists alike!”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“I appreciate how the game adjusts settings automatically to ensure the best performance.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the music in the game, noting that it enhances the overall experience, particularly when paired with personal compositions, as demonstrated in user-created content. The integration of original music adds a unique touch to the gameplay and artistic expression.
