MyPaint alternatives: test brush feel with real artwork

For MyPaint alternatives, use the same tablet, brush set, and layered sketch in each candidate.

• Compare pen pressure, tilt, stroke latency, canvas navigation, and undo.
• Import and export layers without flattening or color shifts.
• Test brush preset portability and how quickly a familiar brush can be recreated.
• Check large-canvas performance and autosave after an interrupted session.
• Preserve original files until the artwork remains editable elsewhere.

A long feature list does not replace the feel of drawing. Let the artist complete an actual sketch before choosing.