[info]**Update:** This article is a bit old and reflect what I used in 2014, not now.[/info]
## Software : 100% open-source
Since 2009, I produce my artworks using **only Free/Libre Open-Source Software ( FLOSS )**. Constraining my tool to 100% open-source [is a choice I made](http://www.davidrevoy.com/article/170/the-choice-of-open-source.html "is a choice I made" ) . This technical choice doesn't affect compatibility with my clients : I still provide industry standards and I can save or open any regular files. Working with open-source tools doesn't mean having to produce only free and open-source artworks. I'm still in control about the license of my own production, and I can commercialise it, or use copyright on it without any issue. Here are the software I mainly use :
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**★ GIMP : image manipulation tool**
I use GIMP for many manipulations on colors, or specific image file format. I also use it to add text and label to images.
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**★ Krita : professional digital painting software**
Krita is my main tool and I use it to paint my artworks
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**★ Mypaint : digital painting software**
Mypaint is a lightweight digital painting software. I use it as a sketchpad.
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**★ Blender : full multimedia studio, with a focus on 3D**
I use Blender to create rough 3D models to paint later on it. I also use often the video sequencer.
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**★ GNU/Linux : an ecosystem**
I run Linux systems. There is many Linux distributors. My favorites : [ArchLinux](https://www.archlinux.org/ "ArchLinux" ), [Manjaro](http://manjaro.org/ "Manjaro" ), [Fedora](https://fedoraproject.org/ "Fedora" ) , [OpenSuse](http://www.opensuse.org/en/ "OpenSuse" ) , [Antergos](http://antergos.com/ "Antergos" ) and the one I'm using right now [Ubuntu Gnome](http://ubuntugnome.org/ "Ubuntu Gnome" ).
## Hardware : Linux compatible
I use a single computer with two screen connected to it. One of the screen on left, is a **Wacom Cintiq 21ux tablet**. But I prefer to use my **Intuos 4 Medium**, and use the Cintiq as a secondary screen. The Cintiq is mounted on a [Ergotron LX arm](http://www.ergotron.com/ProductsDetails/tabid/65/FID/163/language/en-US/Default.aspx "Ergotron LX arm" ) , I can still move the Cintiq to directly digital paint on it. I have a professional monitor able to display a wide range of color ; an **Asus ProArt**. It allow me to display subtle printed colors, such as richer greens or oranges. It's delicious to digital paint on it.
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**★ Main computer : Dell vostro PC**
**Processor : **Intel® Core™ i7 CPU 870 , 2.93GHz × 8
**Memory : **8GB
**Graphics :** GeForce GTX 650 Ti
**Screen : **Asus ProArt 24HD
**★ Laptop : Clevo W550 ultrabook**
**Processor :** Intel® Core™ i3 CPU 3120M , 2.5GHz × 4
**Memory :** 8GB
**Graphics :** Intel HD Graphics
**Screen :** 15.6'' , 1920x1080, LED,
**Weight :** 2,2Kg , slim case
**Note :** I use a Wacom Bamboo Fun A5 tablet when I'm travelling with it
**★ Other : tools for graphist**
**Colorimeter :** Pantone Huey Pro
**Scanner :** Canoscan Lide 30