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How To Install Lightweight Painting Tools in Ubuntu

To Install Lightweight Painting Tools in Ubuntu 15.10

In this tutorial we will learn how to install some basic lightweight painting tool in Ubuntu 15.10 machine.


Mypaint

MyPaint is an open source painting applications, which has a separate work space and tool window. It supports all the usual functions of any paint application.


Features

  • Sensitive graphics tablet support
  • Layer management
  • Comes with a Dynamic brush library
  • Extensible
  • Simple interface

To Install Mypaint

Utilise the following command to install mypaint.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# apt-get install mypaint
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
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Setting up python-gtk2 (2.24.0-4ubuntu1) ...
Setting up mypaint (1.1.0-3) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.21-0ubuntu4)

To Launch mypaint

Open and use mypaint by using the following command.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# mypaint

Gnome-paint

It is used mainly in GNOME desktop with a typical interface. It supports all the basic functions of paint tool and has two sidebars: one for tool selection and other for color selection.


Features

  • Supports Undo/Redo.
  • Invert colors.
  • supports different formats
  • You can Flip, rotate and load various types of images.

To Install gnome-paint

Run the following command to install gnome-paint.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# apt-get install gnome-paint
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
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Processing triggers for mime-support (3.58ubuntu1) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.7.4-1) ...
Setting up gnome-paint (0.4.0-4ubuntu1) ...

To launch gnome paint

Open the gnome paint by using the following command.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# gnome-paint


Mtpaint

mtPaint is a painting program to create pixel art and manipulates digital photos. It supports the GTK+ toolkit and is used in GNU/Linux or Windows operating systems.

Features

  • Horizontal or vertical split view mode.
  • Provided with the high resolution Pixel grid
  • Extensive shortcut keys
  • 12 Image clipboard.
  • Supports animations

To install mtpaint

Run the following command to install mtpaint

root@user1-linuhelp:~# apt-get install mtpaint
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
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Setting up mtpaint (3.40-2) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.21-0ubuntu4) ...

To launch mtpaint

Open the mtpaint by running the following command.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# mtpaint

Inkscape

Inkscape is a free source vector graphics editor that is used to create or edit vector graphics. Using this you can perform illustrations, diagrams, logos, line-arts, charts, and complex paintings.

Features

  • Contains Rectangles & Squares tool.
  • A special tool to create Tiled Clones.
  • Supports editing of Resource Description Framework (RDF) a World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) metadata information model
  • Command-line interfaces
  • 3D Boxes tool.

To install inkscape

Utilise the following command to install the inkscape.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# apt-get install inkscape
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
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Setting up netpbm (2:10.0-15.2) ...
Setting up transfig (1:3.2.5.e-4) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.21-0ubuntu4) ...

To launch inkscape

Open the inkspace painting tool by using the following command.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# inkscape

Tag : Gnome desktop Paint tool Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
What is the difference between using a top-quality painting tool and an average tool, as far as how much you can accomplish, how it feels, how it works and affects your final job?
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Like any other product, the raw materials and the construction methods dictate the quality of the tool. Lower-grade steel means the blade will rust or pit more easily than a high carbon or stainless steel blade. Short tang (how long the blade is embedded in the handle) will affect how durable the painting tool is when used on a day-to-day basis
Q
What are some tips to help make hand painting tools last longer?
A
Keeping painting tools clean and not leaving them to soak in solvents or water will help them last longer. Also, not leaving painting tools in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold is always helpful.
Q
Are there any hints to make a paint scraper work smarter, faster, better?
A
Keeping the paint scraper blade free of nicks and abrasions is important for scraping and patching. The smoothness of the blade allows you to work faster and provides a better result. Many painters know how to use a machinist file to keep the edge free of burrs and chips.
Q
What can Lightweight themes do? Section?
A
Lightweight themes change the header area of your browser, including the tab text color and the background tab colors. You can easily preview a design and install it without needing to restart.
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How do I undo a Lightweight theme?
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To undo the design you most recently selected, go to Tools > Add-ons in the menu bar and select the Themes tab. Next, to the theme you want to undo, click the Disable button.