Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Krita

Shayna Pond | Published: February 21st, 2023 by K20 Center

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Krita

Krita is a free digital painting and image editing program that was created by artists who wanted everyone to have access to art tools. It can be downloaded and used on either a Mac or a PC.

Krita

Summary

Krita makes digital painting on a professional level available to everyone. Your students can demonstrate learning by creating their original artwork using this application, from illustrating a storybook, comic, development of a character design for games or animation, and photo collage art.

Procedure

  1. Go to krita.org.

  2. Click “GET KRITA NOW.”

  3. Click on the installer button for your operating system.

  4. Install the application on your device.

  5. Open and click on “FILE.”

  6. Click “NEW” to open a new document.

  7. Click on “CUSTOM DOCUMENT” (insert your predefined dimensions) or select from one of the templates provided (animation, comic, design, DSLR, or texture).

  8. Begin creating your art!

  9. When you have completed your work, click “FILE” and “SAVE.”

  10. More detailed information is available in the “Getting Started” section on the website.

Foundation, K. (2020, August 31). Digital painting. Creative freedom. Krita. Retrieved February 2, 2023, from https://krita.org/en/