openCanvas 7

About

OpenCanvas 7 is a painting software for Windows, offering a range of brush strokes and expressions for artists of all skill levels. Its unique Event function records and replays the drawing process, and the extensive brush preset library can be fully customized. The latest version boasts a refined brush engine for even more varied expressions. Perfect for artists looking to bring their creativity to life on their desktop.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 318 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
Offers a variety of brushes and tools, allowing for creative flexibility in digital art creation.
Lightweight software that loads quickly and is compatible with various drawing tablets.

Frequent crashes and lack of an auto-save feature lead to lost work and frustration.
Limited customization options for brushes and outdated user interface compared to competitors.
High resource consumption, especially when using certain tools like the blur function, causing performance issues.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
73%
9%
The graphics in the software are praised for their user-friendly interface and extensive features, making it particularly enjoyable for beginners and those using graphics tablets like the Wacom Intuos Pro. Users appreciate the ability to create artwork easily, although some express a desire for more brush options. Comparatively, while Photoshop is recognized as an industry standard, the reviewed software is noted for its accessibility and potential for artistic growth.
- “Paired with the Wacom Intuos Pro, it's a delight to use. I have really enjoyed using this software for my first graphics tablet; it's easy to use and has many features, only limited by my own skill.”
- “If you have a graphics tablet, like to draw, and want to go nuts in an art software that's really awesome, try this!”
- “With most drawing software (OpenCanvas 6 included), creating artwork with the software is usually very enjoyable.”
- “Unfortunately, the help section on the developer's website isn't helpful since it's only for version 6 of their program.”
- “Let's sum it up: portalgraphics is offering two art programs bundled at $120 USD to do both illustration and comic creation, whereas Clip Studio Paint is just $50 USD in comparison and it has animation tools.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the software is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and bugs that significantly hinder usability, especially with larger projects. While some express hope for future improvements, the current experience is described as frustrating and unreliable.
- “Program freezes and crashes.”
- “Bugs, freezes, lags, crashes - basically just a nightmare to use.”
- “It freezes all the time and can't handle poster-sized paintings.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players overwhelmingly find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as the worst part of their experience. The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a fun activity.
- “Which is annoying and tedious, and it's the worst thing I've ever encountered.”
- “With this, it is very tedious and not fun.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the character development aspect is particularly beneficial for illustrators, comic artists, landscape artists, and character designers, suggesting that it provides valuable tools and inspiration for creating compelling characters and environments.