TwistedBrush
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If you have been looking for an easy to use program that will unleash your creative juices, TwistedBrush is what you need. The first time you run it you will be experimenting with brushes and colors in a very friendly "sketchbook" environment, with page 1 of sketchbook 1 open and ready to draw or paint on. Each sketchbook can have up to 100 pages and you can have an unlimited number of sketchbooks. You can even set the sizes of your pages. You will never need to worry about losing your work either. TwistedBrush automatically saves it for you.
Even if you consider yourself a beginner, you will be surprised how intuitive TwistedBrush is. Click any of the brushes in the left pallet to make your choice. Slide the slider below to adjust the size. Click to pick a color, and start drawing. If you aren't happy, CTRL+Z (the universal UNDO command) works just fine!
 Saving copies of individual pages to share with friends and those less fortunate's who don't have TwistedBrush is easy. Click the word File at the top of the main window, then Save to File. Click the little down arrow to the right of the Save as type box and you will be able to see the several formats you can save a copy as.
There is much about TwistedBrush that makes it stand out but I am particularly impressed by the personal support, not only from the skilled and talented programmer/artist, Ken Carlino, but from his very active forums. An extremely supportive community has grown from TwistedBrush artist/users. There is a gallery set up where artists can showcase their work and ask for help and suggestions from other artists of all skill levels. Reading encouraging comments and helpful advice from one artist to another (less or more experienced) artist will make you happy you found such a nurturing environment.
You may want to participate in the latest TwistedBrush Art Competition after you have played with it a while. There is no need to feel intimated. Every entry is something to take pride in. You can see many different personalities and skills at work. Each entry is truly a work of art and, win or not, creating and learning is half the fun! And you will learn from this intimate community, dear readers. You will learn a lot!
TwistedBrush is a work in progress, with each new version adding many features as a direct result of suggestions from artists who actually use it. Ken Carlino pays attention to the needs and wishes of fellow artists/users. The result is a rapidly evolving piece of work, getting better with each version.
Pricing is also different from what you are probably used to. You can choose to purchase a 1 year license for $59.95 (very reasonable) or a lifetime license for $149.95 (less than the cost of many high end graphic programs). This will entitle you to FREE updates and new versions forever. You could begin with a one year license, then once you decide you can't live without it, upgrade to the lifetime license. There is also an older version available for FREE in the download area, but I would highly recommend downloading the latest version. You can give it a try for 15 days ... plenty of time to test drive it.
If you find yourself addicted to TwistedBrush, you might even find yourself purchasing a graphic Tablet. With full support for tablets, the ability to use a special pen will allow you to take doodling to a whole new level! Go ahead! You're WORTH it!
Look for many new creations in the form of wallpaper and tutorials from old Mrs. Wizard via TwistedBrush in her blog (there's a link to it right on the front page of mrswizard.com). Spend some quality time at the TwistedBrush website. Browse through the forums and soak up the talent and downright good vibes! Enjoy!
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