Great upgrade to an already good program. It's one of the first apps I put on any time I update or change my Mac. It is not a high end program but for quick edits to basic files it's hard to beat, and the price really makes it unbeatable. Big kudos to the developer for keeping the program updated and going all these years.
Having grown up on MS Paint, it's understandable that once I got a Mac, I looked for a software that is comparable in both features and capability. This software gets it right. They capture the primary features that were essential to Paint, and make the software very simple for the user. Most importantly, it is far superior to all other free photo editing software for Mac. Give it a try!
It is a nice app but a little simple. I could not do much with paintbrush. If you are an designer like me, I recommend this http://mybrushes-app.com/MyBrushes-MAC.html
sufferin' succotash, the guy below took the source code and, behold, released a fork that is exactly the same as paintbrush.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/43532/sketchpad
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 :).
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Version 2.0
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Rockin'-Kat
22 May 2012
I second the patterns like MacPaint had request. Otherwise, this is a very nice little application.
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.
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.
A paint program with no useable lasso tool?
No way.
Better download SeaShore.
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Version 0.5
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Maverick
05 June 2007
it clearly says that it still is under development....patience is a virtue....thank you...
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Version 0.6
Intellect-Inside
19 July 2007
Hey...
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.
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Version 0.8
Musubana
21 July 2007
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.
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Version 0.8
Strider72
01 January 2008
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.
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