MyPaint

May 29, 2020 MyPaint v2.0.1 Released
Bugs were squashed and things were made a bit better.
Feb 16, 2020 MyPaint v2.0.0 Released
The release is now officially out, here is the rundown.
Jan 31, 2020 MyPaint v2.0.0 Postponed
The wait will be a little longer.
Dec 20, 2019 MyPaint v2.0.0-beta.0 Released
On the horizon we think we have sighted an actual release!
Nov 9, 2019 MyPaint v2.0.0-alpha.13 Released
A new alpha release is upon us, and we look back on the alphas in between.
Sep 1, 2019 libmypaint v1.4.0 released

We have just released libmypaint v1.4.0. Libmypaint is MyPaint’s brushstroke rendering code, in a form that can be used by other programs. You can download signed source for the library from the project’s github releases page,
Jan 26, 2019 MyPaint v2.0.0-alpha Released
We have a new alpha builds, that add a bunch of new features. We would like you to download them and test them out.
Dec 2, 2016 libmypaint v1.3.0 released

We have just released libmypaint v1.3.0. Libmypaint is MyPaint’s brushstroke rendering code, in a form that can be used by other programs. You can download signed source for the library from the project’s github releases page, and a limited number of binary packages maintained by us will be available shortly from other places. See the release notes for details of other binaries, and please badger your distribution’s maintainers to get libmypaint included for their next release.
Nov 20, 2016 Fixes are in the pipeline for GDK Wintab

I’ve been submitting a lot of patches to GDK recently, trying to get some of our Windows tablet bugs fixed up. The good news is that I think we’re turning the corner on reliability over there. Tilt should be working soon for fancy devices like the Intuos 5, and I’ve fixed a pair of really nasty crashers for non-Wacom devices. There was also a silly regression that caused pressure to be ignored depending on whether your tablet had an odd ID or an even one (don’t ask, but I’m hoping we’ll be able to close a ton of our own bug reports before long).
Jun 16, 2016 Bounty available for Surface Pro 3+4 pressure issues

People wanting to use MyPaint fully on newer versions of the Surface Pro tablet are willing to pay a bounty for an important bug to be fixed. It’s one where our core development team don’t have hardware available for testing, so not much progress has been made yet. It’s up on Bountysource right now, if you’re intersted in getting this one fixed. You can help by backing the campaign, or claim the bounty by fixing the bug!
May 20, 2016 libMyPaint now uses autotools

MyPaint’s brush engine, libmypaint, now needs to be built with autotools. This reduces its dependencies on things like Python, which is good for projects like GIMP which build against libmypaint. If you used to build MyPaint from git with special scons flags just to make libmypaint as a dependency for some other project, you don’t need to do that any more!
May 3, 2016 Support for Ubuntu 14.04LTS to be discontinued

MyPaint’s testing repository for Ubuntu systems will discontinue support for an important old Ubuntu release shortly. Ubuntu 14.04LTS, a.k.a. “Trusty Tahr”, will no longer be supported by us. If you are using this Ubuntu release, please upgrade to the latest LTS, 16.04 “Xenial Xerus” as soon as you can. Here’s how.
Apr 2, 2016 MyPaint v1.2.1-beta.0

We have a new prerelease out for you to test. When 1.2.1 is ready, it will be a minor bugfix release. We’re hoping to keep its beta cycle short, so please test this prerelease if you can, and send us feedback.
Feb 2, 2016 MyPaint 1.2.0 now in Debian Sid

MyPaint has been accepted into Debian, ready for arty Debianistas to test. This is great news for people using Ubuntu, Mint, or other Debian-derived distributions too, because those distros pick packages from Debian during their release cycles.
Jan 15, 2016 MyPaint 1.2.0 Released

It’s been a long time since the last stable release, but I’m really happy to announce that MyPaint version 1.2.0 is ready. Windows binaries will be available soon, and Ubuntu packages available for testing through the usual PPA. Expect releases for other operating systems and distros in due course.
Dec 9, 2015 Community Forums Now Open

MyPaint’s shiny new community forums site is open! We’ve set up a beautiful, clean and modern Discourse site in place of the aging old BBS that went dark recently. Whether you’re an old hand or a new user, come and help us build a fresh community of MyPaint users!
Dec 5, 2015 The State of MyPaint.Org
We've been working hard to get our replacement websites of MyPaint and our forums up and running. Here what's been happening this past few weeks.
Nov 21, 2015 MyPaint 1.2.0-beta.3 Released

A new beta is available for download and testing. Hopefully this will be the last beta before the final 1.2.0 release. Binaries are available for Ubuntu and Windows systems, and the release is available in source form too. MyPaint v1.2.0-beta.3 can be downloaded from its release page on github, or from the MyPaint-testing PPA.
Nov 21, 2015 Final translation push for 1.2.0

MyPaint is nearing its next stable release, v1.2.0, and that means it’s time to get the translations finalized. Today marks the start of a week-long translation effort for MyPaint, and we need your help!
Jul 22, 2015 1.2.0-beta.0 released

Hello everyone. I’m really happy to announce the first proper pre-release of MyPaint 1.2.0 for those brave early-bird testers out there.
Jul 19, 2015 Windows Porting

I’m hoping that MyPaint will be able to support Windows fully starting with the first v1.2.0-beta release. This is made possible by the efforts of our own Windows porters and testers, and the dedicated folks who keep MSYS2 working so well.
Jul 13, 2015 Translations Needed for 1.2.0

MyPaint badly needs your language skills to make the 1.2.0 release a reality. Please help us out by translating the program into your language. We literally cannot make v1.2.0 a good release of MyPaint without your help, so to help you out we’ve made it as easy as we can for you to get involved by translating program texts.
Jul 13, 2015 Frozen for 1.2.0

Quick note to say that MyPaint is now frozen for the upcoming 1.2.0 release. Expect announcements here about dates for specific betas, plus previews and screenshots of new features; however the most current project status can be seen on our Github milestones page.
Jul 2, 2015 Brushlib is Ready for Translation

MyPaint is well on its way to feature and string freeze, but its brush library(libmypaint) is stable enough to be translated now.
Jun 29, 2015 Approaching String Freeze and Beta Release Cycle

It’s time to start putting the next release together, folks!
Mar 21, 2015 Tumblr Showcase Blog: Made with MyPaint

Check out our showcase blog on Tumblr, Made with MyPaint! It reblogs all the best new art on Tumblr where our little program was used.
Mar 6, 2015 MyPaint Wiki to Close Down in Approx. 2 Weeks

The MyPaint wiki will be closed down shortly: our hosting provider will be closing down the server it runs on.
Jul 22, 2014 Development Activity is Moving to Github

In just under a week’s time, on Sunday 27th July 2014, I’ll be moving MyPaint’s old Gitorious git repositories over to the new GitHub ones fully, and closing down the old location. For a while now we’ve been maintaining the codelines in parallel to give people some time to switch over and get used to the new site; it’s time to formally switch over now.
Apr 29, 2014 Brushlib is Now a Separate Module

The MyPaint brushlib(libmypaint) is now maintained in a separate git repository. Its new home is also on Gitorious, at https://gitorious.org/mypaint/libmypaint/, so it hasn’t moved far! We’ve done this because there are more projects using this code, or wanting to use it, than just MyPaint. The MyPaint project now includes brushlib as a git submodule.
Mar 10, 2014 MyPaint on Twitter: @MyPaintApp

MyPaint now has a Twitter account, for announcements, Q&A, feature discussion and general development chatter. Follow us on @MyPaintApp!
Jan 4, 2013 MyPaint 1.1.0 Released

MyPaint 1.1.0 has been released. Check this libregraphicsworld article or David Revoy’s blog post to see what is new.
Nov 22, 2011 MyPaint 1.0.0 is Released

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this release !
Nov 22, 2011 Windows Build is Back

Just to tease a bit our Windows users about a good news : today Tumagonx on our IRC channel ( #mypaint , FreeNode ) posted a screenshot of a recent build of Mypaint running on a Windows operating system environment. This simply mean Mypaint 1.0 ( coming soon ) will also be available for this platform. because we know many users waited for it, we wanted to share the good news immediately. Be patient until the future packaging and download available.
Sep 9, 2011 Many Thanks for the Screenshots

Many thanks to all the contributors to my previous call for Mypaint screenshots. Finally , it endend-up with more than 150 screenshots pictures from all around the world, with many various systems and artworks style. Many thanks again , Mypaint community !
Aug 31, 2011 Mypaint Needs your Screenshots

Hi, I’m David Revoy ( Deevad ) and I’m new in the maintener team of Mypaint’s website . I start a project to add more screenshots to the “Screenshots” page of this website. So, If you are an artist or a user and want to do a small contribution to Mypaint , I started a little campaign. You can join and find more infos and guidelines on my webpage :
Mar 17, 2011 MyPaint at Libre Graphics Meeting 2011

The Libre Graphics Meeting (LGM) is the conference for developers and users of free and open source graphics applications. This years edition will be in Montreal, Canada between May 11th and 13th. All the biggest libre graphics projects like GIMP, Krita, Inkscape, Blender and Scribus are expected to be represented. The conference will include talks, panel discussions, workshops and birds-of-a-feather sessions, targeting both technical and artistic audiences. For more information, see the press release.
Mar 5, 2011 MyPaint 0.9.1

This is a bugfix release without any new features. Several problems with non-ASCII file names, directory names, and layer names have been fixed, as well as a number of other minor issues. Integration with the Windows platform has been improved.
Nov 2, 2010 MyPaint 0.9.0

The new major release of MyPaint, version 0.9.0 is here! It has been 9 months since the last major release now, so it was about time. Hopefully the next cycle will be a bit shorter.
Oct 11, 2010 MyPaint 0.9.0 beta1

MyPaint 0.9.0 beta1 has now been released. This release has most of the new features, changes and fixes that will be in MyPaint 0.9.0. A list of the improvements is unfortunately not available at this time, so just check it out instead ;) The final relase will be out in between 2 and 4 weeks time.
Jun 2, 2010 LGM 2010 Summary

Here is a short summary of MyPaint related things form Libre Graphics Meeting 2010.
Apr 23, 2010 Libre Graphics Meeting 2010

Libre Graphics Meeting, or LGM for short, is a conference for users and developers of free and open source graphics software. It brings together people from many projects, including Inkscape, GIMP, Krita and Blender, and aims to foster collaboration and sharing of ideas.
Mar 6, 2010 0.8.2 Released

This is an ultra-conservative bugfix release.
Mar 6, 2010 0.8.1 Released

This is a conservative bugfix release.
Jan 29, 2010 0.8.0 Released

Finally we got MyPaint 0.8.0 released. There were many persons involved coding, creating new brushes and translating. Thanks to everyone who has contributed!
Oct 30, 2009 State of MyPaint

Intrest around the MyPaint project seems to have increased lately, both from end users and contributors. I suspect this is both due to the software maturing and getting more publicity (especially thanks to David Revoy of the Durian project). We hope to see this trend continue!
Jul 23, 2009 0.7.1 Released

This is a bugfix release without any new features worth mentioning. Screen artefacts seen by Compiz users were fixed by limiting the cursor size. Windows specific bugs were fixed; we finally have a recent Windows binary again.
Jun 18, 2009 Developer Monologue: Short History of MyPaint

Okay, this is so that everyone can just stop asking why MyPaint, etc.
Jun 7, 2009 0.7.0 Released

This is not such a big restructuring release as 0.6.0 was, but it contains many incremental improvements and bugfixes.
Jan 26, 2009 0.6.0 Released

Finally, MyPaint development has gone stable again.
Nov 21, 2008 New Pixel Format

GEGL (the upcoming GIMP backend) uses linear-light floating point as the main pixel format. Krita allows several colorspaces and color management through LittleCMS. What about MyPaint? Version 0.5.x uses 8bit sRGB without any alpha channel. Time for a change.
Apr 5, 2008 The Previous Forum

The old forum has been locked for quite a while now because of spam problems. Let’s wish the new forum better luck.
Mar 22, 2008 Ready, Set, Go...

Here we are, the new MyPaint site is online and I hope you’ll enjoy it.