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DESCRIPTION

Paintbrush is a simple paint program for Mac OS X, reminiscent of Microsoft Paint and Apple’s own now-defunct MacPaint. It provides users with a means to make simple images quickly, something which has been noticeably absent from the Mac for years.

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WHAT'S NEW
Bug fixes since 2.0.1:
  • Text Tool now correctly supports subpixel antialiasing
  • Removed artifacts associated when clicking on color wells
  • Now uses higher compiler optimization
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

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Developer:Mike Schreiber
Downloads:33,118
  - Version d/l:10,190
Multimedia & Design:Illustration
License:Free
Date:23 Jun 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
***½.

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Paintbrush User Reviews (8 posts)Write A Review
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Jan 28 2009

FROMAGE-HEAD  basic layers support would be perfect. I know there is seashore but it doesn't manage curves well (I'm doing 1 pixel line-drawings), and graphic converter is nice but still doesn't manage layers. That said it's a well crafted app. I love the bomb and the extensible toolbar (ie:shapes tools) is a clever idea. Oh and patterns à la macpaint would be cool too :).  
(Version 2.0)

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Jan 22 2009

BINARYMIX  This new version is perfect!

A complete paintbrush clone that works very well.

I especially like the new "place" text selection feature.

Not for pros obviously, but great for kids or just some doodles.  
(Version 2.0)

praisebury
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Aug 5 2008

RORO01  Serious Drawback

Although it saves PNG images, it doesn't save them transparent.  
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
+2
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Jan 7 2008
*****

FREEBSD  I think it takes a sense of humor to realize the value in this basic, wonderful drawing program. Does no more or less than it should!   
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
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Aug 16 2007

MEX4ERIC  Crashed badly! Had to reboot.  
(Version 1.0)

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Jul 21 2007
***..

MUSUBANA  A decent little app.

Doesn’t do much; for more advanced drawing, people should download Seashore.

However, if you just want to make a quick sketch, it’s perfect.  
(Version 0.8)

praisebury
+1
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Jun 6 2007
****.

THREEDEE912  Simple and easy to use program. Free, and saves in multiple formats. Similar to Paint on Windows.  
(Version 0.6)

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May 28 2007
**...

MUSUBANA  A paint program with no useable lasso tool?

No way.

Better download SeaShore.  
(Version 0.5)

praisebury
-1
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Jun 5 2007

MAVERICK  it clearly says that it still is under development....patience is a virtue....thank you...  
(Version 0.6)

praisebury
+2
Jul 19 2007

It's a simple paint app, not a photo editor. And it's not even version 1.0 yet. And it's free. Give the developer a break.  
(Version 0.8)

praisebury
+2
Jul 21 2007

MUSUBANA  This program has improved a lot (incl. a lasso tool!), so I will modify my original harsh review a bit.

However, I do think that the app was launched to the public too early.  
(Version 0.8)

praisebury
-2
Jan 1 2008

STRIDER72  It's pretty standard that any time you see a pre-1.0 version, it's a pre-release version -- essentially a beta version.

Wait for version 1.0 before judging it on completeness of features. It _was_ released to the public early, and knowingly so, in order to get feedback on the parts that are done.  
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
+2