Krita is a open-source painting tool that has been designed for illustrators, concept artists, the VFX industry, and matte and texture artists. Krita has numerous innovative features to help the amateur and professionals alike. Some of Krita’s key tools include brush engines, brush stabilizers, pop-up palettes, wrap-around mode, a resource manager, layer masks, and drawing assistants. For artists, using Krita is a joy. The interface is very intuitive and highly customizable. The various panels and dockers an be moved and modified to suit your own workflow. If you use specific tools regularly, then you are also able to create your own shortcuts for more commonly used tools. Overall, Krita is one of those gems that you rarely come across. The array of tools is first class for a free product, as is the design and interface. It is easy to use and can be navigated by all users, regardless of their expertise. With support for Photoshop files and the ability to open, save, edit and author HDR images, Krita stands out from the crowd in the painting tool market.
