R.I.P. Picnik

so, apparently google is shutting picnik down in April. I'll miss it because it was a lot of fun to play in and a lot of young people who are just now finding their passion for editing, digital design & even photography really liked its simplicity. I've had a couple of younger photographers I chat with online a little upset about it because they don't know what else to use. Not everyone can afford photoshop. Is there anything comparible I can recommened to them? If you are a picnik user, how do you feel about google's decision?