User blog comment:TerrariamcSwaggins/The Terrarian Bugle - Issue 45/@comment-25577915-20150505021430/@comment-5078462-20150505043630

I do know that GIMP can be rather overwhelming for some people though. If that's the case with you I'd personally recommend Paint.NET for a start.

Although as a spriter I'm amateurish at best so... :P