I came across this art package called artrage.  It has all the realistic simulations if you were painting a picture on canvas.  It can be used with the mouse to paint fantastic pictures.  It also has other options of using, pens, pencils, crayons and other tools.  I've Included a quick 10 minute freestyle picture using artrage.

 

It has realistic looking effects, just like paint

Here are some of the fantastic talent using artrage if you take your time

CHRISTIAN SEGONNE

EDUARDO SCHAAL

 

NOEL JOAQUIM FAIAD

You can download artrage on the THINGS TO DO LIST

HAVE FUN

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