^^^

i usually use pinta, but i used https://www.pixilart.com/draw for the logo

paint.net

Aseprite? I mean its really versatile despite being paid

Honestly, I've been almost exclusively using GraphicsGale. Every time I add on more bells and whistles to my softwares, I am *too* tempted to be lazy with my technique. That's *just me*, though. I would recommend Aseprite for most other people.