Krita
krita.org
Free, open-source digital painting software built specifically for illustrators and concept artists, with extensive brush customization.
Why it is useful
Krita is purpose-built for painting rather than general graphics editing, with brush engines and canvas tools tuned specifically for illustration work — a genuinely capable free alternative to Procreate or Photoshop for digital painters.
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