From c116d3a433aaa117c05526ac18f70c9cbc972fb1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiyn Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:41:08 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Added Digital Painting --- wiki/digital_painting.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ wiki/krita.md | 34 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 54 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/digital_painting.md create mode 100644 wiki/krita.md diff --git a/wiki/digital_painting.md b/wiki/digital_painting.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8f7c03d --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/digital_painting.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Digital Painting + +Digital Painting is the creation of artwork using a computer or tablet instead of traditional media +such as paper or canvas. +It is commonly used for illustrations, concept art or comics. + +## Hardware + +Digital painting is typically performed using a +[graphics tablet or a tablet computer](/wiki/smart_device.md#smartphones-and-tablet-computers) with +an active stylus that supports pressure sensitivity. + +## Software + +Many digital painting applications are available. +Popular options include the following. + +- [Krita](/wiki/krita.md) is a free and open-source program for digital painting. + It is available for [Linux](/wiki/linux.md), [Windows](/wiki/windows.md) and + [Android](/wiki/android.md). diff --git a/wiki/krita.md b/wiki/krita.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..95a082e --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/krita.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Krita + +[Krita](https://krita.org/) is a free and open-source cross-platform +[digital painting](/wiki/digital_painting.md) program focused on illustrations, concept art, comics +and animation. +It is available for [Linux](/wiki/linux.md), [Windows](/wiki/windows.md) and +[Android](/wiki/android.md). + +## Setup + +The Krita program can be installed from source as described [on GitHub](https://github.com/KDE/krita). +Alternatively many [Linux](/wiki/linux.md) [package managers](/wiki/linux/package_manager.md) +package Krita in the `krita` package. + +The software can also be installed on [Android](/wiki/android.md) via +[F-Droid](/wiki/android/f-droid.md) packaged under +[org.krita](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.krita/). + +## Usage + +This section addresses the usage of Krita. + +### Disable Finger Drawing (Pen-only Mode) + +On [Android](/wiki/android.md), accidental touches from your hand can create unwanted brush strokes. +While palm rejection is primarily handled by the tablet hardware, Krita allows disabling drawing +with touch input. + +To enable pen-only drawing navigate to *Settings*, *Configure Krita*, *General* and *Tools* and +disable *Enable Touch Painting*. +Afterward, restart Krita. + +After restarting, only the stylus can draw, while finger touches are ignored. +This provides a better drawing experience on devices with active stylus support.