Im going on a Picnik

How fantastic is this! As a graphic designer I have always raved about the quality of programs such as photoshop and illustrator and how far superior they are to anything else out there on the market. Teaching photoshop and illustrator skills are time consuming and can take up to 5 years or more for a single person to completely master.

I think Picnik is a great tool for introducing students to technologies like illustrator and photoshop. Its so simple to use and a great creative outlet. I can see this program being used in many ways from simple cropping and editing images for school presentations to creating mock-up works or drafts for students in the visual arts. Its a great way to introduce students to the concept of photo manipulation.

I would love to use this program in my art and design classes to show students just how easy and fun it can be to manipulate images and explore their own creativity.