!!! Amazing free painting software

OMG you guys - so, I used to use Photoshop all the time, even though it was a way toned-down version that came with my tablet... but when I upgraded my operating system version to Lion, my Photoshop was no longer supported. I don't have the cash to buy a more recent one, so was trying out GIMP, which worked okay... except that GIMP and my tablet don't get along, resulting in no pen pressure sensitivity, among other quirks (this means that I can't make lines that are thicker or thinner depending on how hard I press down with my tablet pen). Pressure sensitivity is really important for me in how I ink things and how I draw using a tablet, especially considering a new project I'm working on for our Etsy shop. I've been making do, but it's very frustrating and a lot harder than it needs to be.

Then, something came across my Tumblr feed last night: Fire Alpaca. Cool name, huh? It's a free painting program, and guess what - IT LOVES MY TABLET AND NOW I HAVE PRESSURE SENSITIVITY AGAIN <3 <3 <3

I spent so long fighting with GIMP that it was like a miracle to just be able to download the program, plug my tablet in, and have it WORK. If you need a paint program and you like free, give it a try! I haven't done much with it so far besides test the pressure sensitivity and then fling my hands in the air with joy, but I have high hopes :)