Help Create a Digital Artist Tool

Noticed over on the Sijun Forums that the programmer responsible for "Loq Airou" a 3d modeling app is seeking advice, ideas and opinions in regards to his next project, a digital artist paint application. The topic seems to be generating quite a bit of discussion, so head over to the forums and provide some input.

Hi

Im a programmer who most people know as the one behind "Loq Airou" a 3d modeling app, at the moment im working on The next generation Blender technology, but while doing that im planing some future apps.

The one that has my biggest interest is paint app. A paint app especially created for "digital artists" / matte painters / concept artists. (IOW you ) and I need your help with ideas and opinions.

What this not will be:
- A photoshop clone
- image processing app
- photo cleanup app
- an app emulating physical drawing (crayons...)

No, this is an app for you to draw in, and its only made for that..

So what should it be like?
that kind of tools do you need?
that kind of tools don't you need?
what kind of interface would you like?
what kind of brush settings?
what kind of color selections?
what kind of interface?
what haven't you seen in any app but you always wanted?

One thing that i can give away, is that im planing to have a smart canvas that remembers what tools have been used on it. this means that you would be able to pick not just colors but also tools and brushes form the canvas. you can also do fun stuff like masking out any area where you have used a specific tool. what more would you like to use this capability for?

To see some of my other stuff head over to : http://www.quelsolaar.com find my modeler at http://www.quelsolaar.com/loqairou

Thanks so much and keep the great art coming.

E