gpaint

If the GIMP comes across as a bit overwhelming for you or if it seems to be overkill for your simpler tasks, you might want to try an application known as gpaint (or GNU Paint), which you can download and install via Ubuntu Software Center (search for gpaint). As you can see in Figure 13-10, gpaint is similar to Windows Paint and MacPaint, and just as simple.

Art done simple—gpaint

Figure 13-10. Art done simple—gpaint

Once you have installed gpaint, you can run it by selecting ApplicationsGraphicsGNU Paint.

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