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by ktpsns 2503 days ago
You can run a virtual X-Server, like Xephyr or Xnest. They are pretty handy and will make it easy to use root painting programs.

Fun Fact: The XScreensaver "preview" function works (worked?) as following: Start an instance of Xnest and run the screensaver rendering the root window there.