To add a new layer, click the New Layer Button. Whatever is on the bottom-most layer, will be behind, and what is on the topmost layer, will be in front! You can think of layers as stacks of paper. To pan around your canvas, hold Space, and click and drag to move around. When you press okay, Krita will start you with a blank canvas. For doodling around, I like to draw in a 2000 x 2000 square. Set up this file to the size you would like. Try different programs, most paid programs have free trials or educational versions, so you can try them out before you buy! See what works for you!!Ĭreate a New File by clicking File > New. ►Free Resources for your Cartoons, such as free music, free textures, and free sound effects: ►Consider checking out my blog post to see other great free animation programs! OpenToonz is another great free alternative, but can be complicated to learn! I find it the most beginner-friendly free animation program. I personally use Toon Boom Harmony Premium 14, but it is very expensive because it is a professional animation program.įor beginners, I would recommend Krita.

Krita tutorials for beginners