![]() ![]() The artist who made the exact image you like may be able to provide tips.Nice. If you linked an example of the kind of style you are aiming for when you start making these things, it could lead to more targeted recommendations. The choice of software doesn’t have to be binary. Open it in a paint program and add some things or apply filters. You can make something in Blender and render it (artists like the forum’s own i5k do a great job of using 3D apps for 2D graphics). The best part about “free” is you can load them all and see what works for you.Īs you work through everyone’s suggestions and tutorials for particular apps, remember that you can open your files in other programs and add a little something extra. ![]() Any and all of these programs could be used to make (or enhance) really nice 2D PFP/ thumbnail GFX/ icons. Unfortunately, I haven’t done any 2D art for use with Roblox yet (just starting a game logo with Paint(dot)Net), so nothing to compare and contrast in that respect. (Looks like there’s a new version with new features (something to investigate).) Good for roughing out ideas importing the work into another app. The brushes are super smooth and the interface is open and clean. MyPaint - This one is limited in many ways, but it excels as a sketch program. I’ll sometimes use these for text if inkscape or Krita doesn’t have what I’m after. While Gimp and GimpShop are capable in terms of painting and such, I mostly use them for their filters and color correction and other things related to modifying the look of a work that’s already been created. Most of the other programs I mentioned have weak photo manipulation tools. The brushes are great though, and since I tend to mix and match programs to get the effect I’m after, I find myself going back to this one regularly. It’s missing some of the simplicity that Paint(dot)Net appears to have, and I find it a bit weak on filters and some image manipulation features. Krita - Good for concept art, certain game textures, and painterly stuff in general. The rest of these are more useful if you have a tablet/stylus to work with, but #3 and #4 are worth checking out even if you don’t. Good for things that need a clean graphic-design look (logo, UI, etc). The results are often cleaner and sharper than what is easy to get/maintain with a paint program. You build things with curves and shapes (vector art) rather than coloring pixels directly. It’s very easy to use (my 9-yr-old uses it). InkScape - This is your free alternative to Adobe Illustrator (basics covered in this forum post). ![]() For those reasons, I’d make it one of your top options. It does seem to have a good following here on the forum, it’s easy to use, capable of producing good results, and it’s free. I’ve just started learning it thanks to this forum post, so I don’t have much to add. Paint(dot)Net - Many have recommended this. Here are some of my thoughts on a few free options for the PC (some already mentioned, some not). ![]() The best free software to use will depend a little bit on the requirements of your specific design. Photoshop will be able to do most of what you need in one package, but it isn’t free, and it isn’t easy to learn (compared to some of the others). ![]()
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