Who needs a real canvas and messy paints when you have your DS! You have to love the technological age. And, while some of us aren't as capable to discuss the homebrew scene as others, we feel the two painting applications featured are something anyone could use.

The first is Colors!, a program drawing heavy inspiration from the Wacom cowboys who rock Photoshop and Painter. This program even allows users to save up to 9 different paintings, plus other neat stuff like picture mirroring and instant replays. You can even transfer images created to your PC.

Phidias also allows you to bring out your creative side on the DS. Users can utilize such effects as smudging or blurring, as well as name the paintings they save. As evidenced in the image embedded in this post, you can create some smooth skies and choppy water.

Any of you Picassos out there thinking about giving these a whirl?