Using Liquid Inks
Liquid inks have several qualities you just won't find in other brushes. Some of these include adhesion where little droplets of ink blend with one another , surface depth with which the ink can appear three-dimensional , and softening blending the inks . Just like water colors, you must apply liquid inks on their own special layer. 1, Click on the Brush Category button. A list of categories will appear. 1, Click on the Brush Category button. A list of categories will appear. 2 Click an the...
Selecting and Applying Weaves
Selecting a weave is simply a matter of opening the weave library and choosing one. After it is loaded, you can use the Paintbucket to apply the weave to different objects. 1 Click on the Weav Selector, A list of weaves will appear. 4 Click on the Paint bucket tool, The Property bar will change tq display the corceiponcfirig options, A list of different options will appear, JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Z Position the mouse pointer
over ny of the black handles on the selection. The cursor will change to 3 double-headed arrow when It is over a handle.
Felt Pens
Another terrific example of how Painter mimics real-life drawing is the felt pens. Just like real felt pens, they pick up ink from other brush strokes as they are applied. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Making Liquid Inks ThreeDimensional
One characteristic of liquid ink is that it has surface depth You can alter the depth of the ink to make it appear three-dimensional. Keep in mind that when you apply surface depth, it will apply to everything on that ink layer that you want to make thrwdimanslonal. Tlie Liquid Ink Layer Attributes dialog box wil Open. ink layer that you want to make thrwdimanslonal. Tlie Liquid Ink Layer Attributes dialog box wil Open. 4, Click ard drag wthe Amount slider bar. The higher you set the value, the...
Airbrushes
We've all seen them at the local fairthose artists who will paint your face on the back of a T-shirt using an airbrush so you'll have a memorable souvenir to take home. You too can now aspire to be a carnie by practicing with the airbrushes included in Painter. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Applying Gradients
Typically, a gradient fill should be applied to a selection. There are a variety of preset gradient fills in Painter, but as usual, you can customize your own gradients in a multitude of ways. 3 Click on the Paintbucket tool. The tool will automatically select gradient as the fill type. 4, Click anywhere on the selection where you want to apply a fill. The gradient fill will be applied to that area. 3 Click on the Paintbucket tool. The tool will automatically select gradient as the fill type....
Sumie
Sumi-e is a Japanese painting style that uses black, ash-based ink called Sumi. These brush variants mimic the Sumi-e style. I H gt 1H I I ' -T r ' I I H gt 1H I I ' -T r ' I JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Click on Arrange Palettes
The Arrange Palettes submenu will appear.
Creating a Sketch from a Photo
The closest I could ever come to painting a portrait was following one of those paint-by-numbers sheets. Painter has a Sketch feature that will do the hard work for you, so all you have to do is color within the lines. The Sketch feature will take any photo and automatically turn it into a black-and-white sketch. You can adjust a variety of controls when you create your sketch, including the level of detail, the sensitivity, and the grain. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Mapping Gradient Colors
Painter allows you to take the colors from a gradient and apply them to an existing image. This is particularly useful if you want to add color to a fractal pattern you have created. It's also the fastest way to change the color scheme of a weave or pattern. to-p rfght corner of the Gradients palette. A menu wiIII appear. i ho Express in Image dialog no will open, In this dialog bo gt i you can preview how the colors will appear. to-p rfght corner of the Gradients palette. A menu wiIII appear....
Saving Colors
After you've created your customized colors using the Mixer palette, you can save them for future use. 1 Clkk or the arrow in the top-right corner oi the Mii er palette. A menu will appear. 1 Clkk or the arrow in the top-right corner oi the Mii er palette. A menu will appear. 2a. Click on Add Swatch to Color Set. The color you created will be added to- the current color set- 1 will discuss more about color sets in the upcoming Working with Color Sets section. 2b- Click on New Color Set from...
Resizing a Window
You can resize a window to help you access other documents. over the- gray box in I he Tower-right corncr of the window. The pointer wilt turn into a double-headed ar IOW. A quick way to manage the size and location of a window is to use the Minimize, Maximize, and Restore buttons. Click on the icon that represents the minimized window to return it to its previous si e- Click on the icon that represents the minimized window to return it to its previous si e- JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Applying Water Color
Whenever you select and start painting with one of the water color brushes, a new water color layer is created automatically. When you apply a water color brush on the canvas, you can actually watch the color as it dries on the page. An indicator in the Layers palette an icon of a water droplet shows you how quickly the water color is drying. Later in this chapter, you'll learn how to control the drying rate. For now, follow these steps to learn how to apply water color. 1 Click on the Brush...
Deselecting
When you are finished with a selection, you might want to remove it so you can continue working elsewhere in your document. 1. Click gr Select The Select rttenu will appear. 2f Click or None, The selection wil be removed. 1. Click gr Select The Select rttenu will appear. 2f Click or None, The selection wil be removed. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Note
If you position your mouse pointer over a button in the Toolbox for several seconds, a Tool Tip will appear, letting you know the name of that tool. of the tools on the flyout ______ ____i i___i _i i___
Accessing User Interface Layouts
Once you've saved a user interface layout, you can easily access it through the menu bar. 1 CJick or Window. The Window menu will appear 1 CJick or Window. The Window menu will appear If you want the user interface to appear as it was when you opened Painter for the first time, you can select the Default option from the Arrange Palettes submenu.
Switching to RGB
Colors that you select in the Colors palette are represented by their percentage of hue, saturation, and valueor HSV. In case you prefer to have your colors represented by the amounts of red, green, and blue they This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks contain, Painter provides you with an easy way to switch. 1 Click on t h-R be where the HSV values of the colors are represented. The bo will switch to the RGB values. 1...
Using the Bevel World PlugIn
One of the best tools to make an object look three-dimensional is the Bevel World plug-in. It allows you to take an object or a block of text and easily make it look three-dimensional. It's particularly useful for creating three-dimensional objects, such as buttons, for a Web page, and you can also use it to create dynamic-looking text. 1 . Click on thF Dynamic PlugIns button on the Layers paletle. A menu will appear.
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5 Click on File, The File menu will appear th amp scan is complot , th amp image 5 Click on File, The File menu will appear th amp scan is complot , th amp image JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
The Property Bar
One of the most valuable tools in Painter is the Property bar. The Property bar is context-sensitive, meaning that it constantly changes to help you with the tool you are currently using. For example, if you have selected the Text tool in the Toolbox, the Property bar will change to offer you the corresponding text options, such as font size, font color, and so on.
The Toolbox
A Paintbucket, a Magnifier, an Eyedropper, and a Pen aren't tools you would typically think of storing in a Toolbox. But Painter is no ordinary program, so it shouldn't seem odd that it doesn't have a run-of-the-mill Toolbox. The tools contained in the Toolbox all help you create your project. From adding text to your image to choosing pattern styles, the Toolbox is a convenient storage area for the tools you often use. Selecting tools from the Toolbox is simply a matter of clicking on them.
Chapter Getting to Know Corel Painter
On your mark, get set it's time to get creative. Using Corel Painter is like winning a shopping spree in the world's biggest art supply store. Virtually every brush, paper, ink, paint, or special effect you can imagine is now at your fingertips. Before you can take advantage of all this wonderful program has to offer, it's important to understand the basics. The user interface a fancy name for what you see on the screen is a great place to start the learning process. In this chapter you'll...
Cloners
You must use the doner brushes in conjunction with a cloned image or a loaded pattern. Fine Gouache doner Fine Spray Cloner Flat Impasto Cloner Flat Oil Cloner Furry Cloner Fine Gouache doner Fine Spray Cloner Flat Impasto Cloner Flat Oil Cloner Furry Cloner Water Color Run Cl'oner Water Color Wash Clorwr Water Color Run Cl'oner Water Color Wash Clorwr This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
The Bevel World dialog box will open
3- Click and drag any of the slider bars that control different saltings for the bevel and lighting. As you change sellings, the Preview window will show you what ihe end result will look like. 4. Click on OK when you have finished adjusting the settings. The settings you adjusted will take effect. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Creating Patterns with the Kaleidoscope PlugIn
The Kaleidoscope plug-in brings back memories of being six years old, when kaleidoscopes were the must-have item. In Painter, you create a selection that becomes the lens of your kaleidoscope, which you can then move anywhere on your image to create a pattern. 3 Clicit on the Dynamic Plugins, button. A menu will appear, 3 Clicit on the Dynamic Plugins, button. A menu will appear, 4 Click on Kaleidoscope. Th-B Kaleidoscope dialog box will open, In this dialog box. you can set ihe size of the...
Creating a Pattern from Scratch
There are three ways you can create a pattern from scratch. You can create a pattern from any open image, or you can select part of an image and make that into a pattern. You can also use the Fractal Pattern Generator. Creating a Pattern from an Open Image To create a pattern from an open image, you simply name the pattern. 2. Click on the arrow m the top-right corner of the Patterns palette. A rn-enu will appear, 2. Click on the arrow m the top-right corner of the Patterns palette. A rn-enu...
Crayons
Move over Crayola not only can you create every color of crayon imaginable, there are also several different variants to choose from in Painter. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Gouache
The Gouache brushes in Painter mimic real-life Gouache paints, which are opaque watercolor paints. Broad Clover Brush Detail Opaqoc Detail Opaque Fine Sfiitle This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Using the Image Warp Effect
Ever wonder how they make those miraculous before-and-after pictures in the diet ads One possible way is to use the Image Warp effect in Painter. The Image Warp effect allows you to select a specific area of your picture and warp that area. 1, Click on Effects. The Effect menu will appear. The Surface Control wburwnu will appear, The Image Warp dialog bos will open. 1, Click on Effects. The Effect menu will appear. The Surface Control wburwnu will appear, The Image Warp dialog bos will open. 4...
Cloning a New Document
Painter gives you a variety of options when it comes to cloning an image. You can create a brand-new image or you can work within an existing document. Regardless of the method you choose, you must first select an image or part of an image to be cloned. The image that you select is called the clone source. Si Click on File. The File menu will appear. 6. Click or Clone. Although it will appear as if nothing happened a new window with your image selected as the clone source will open. Painter...
Click on Window The Window menu will appear Afr
Onto the page. The selection will appear whe e you placc it You can modify the selection using the Selection Adjuster tool. Onto the page. The selection will appear whe e you placc it You can modify the selection using the Selection Adjuster tool. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Making a Fractal Pattern
A fractal is an irregular geometric shape that comes from the Latin fractus, meaning broken or uneven. The Make Fractal option in Painter allows you to create these geometric patterns by adjusting certain settings. Once you create a fractal pattern, you can save it as you would any other pattern. 2 Click on Make Fractal Pattern. The Make Fractal Pattern dialog bo will open, 2 Click on Make Fractal Pattern. The Make Fractal Pattern dialog bo will open, 5 . Click on the arrow in the top-right...
Color Sets
3 - Click cn the Library Access button. A menu will appear. 3 - Click cn the Library Access button. A menu will appear. 5- Double-click on the Color Sets folder, A list of color sets in that folder will appear. 5- Double-click on the Color Sets folder, A list of color sets in that folder will appear.
Using Scroll Bars
Scroll bars are the standard way to move around in most applications. You can use both vertical and horizontal scroll bars to navigate around your document. arrows. The document will move n the appropriate direction. arrows. The document will move n the appropriate direction. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Using the Navigation Icon
The Navigation icon gives you a representation of your current zoom level and allows you to move the zoom area around your document. A small window with a representation of your document will appear. Your current zoom level will app amp a as a red rectangle m the window. over the red rectangle. If there is no rod rect-angie, you can sirnpiy place your mouse pointer anywhere in the window, rectangle to a new location. Ai you mover the iqom area will move in your document. agein. Or you can click...
Click on the Crop tool The
If you want to adjust the area you have selected with the Crop tool, click anywhere outside the selection and you can start over. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Playing a Script
Playing a script after you have created it is simply a matter of selecting the desired script and clicking on the Play button. Painter comes with a variety of pre-recorded scripts you can watch. Scripts are great educational tools because you can actually see what brushes were used in the creation of the document as the script plays. They can also be used to automatically create parts of your image. 3 Click on the Play button. Depending on how the script was recorded, it will play back in a new...
Working with the Mixer Palette
When I was a kid, my mother would dress me up as a French painter for Halloween. The costume consisted of a painted-on mustache, a trench coat don't ask me why , and a palette for mixing colors. Painter includes its own version of a mixing palette. The Mixer palette is an amazing tool that mimics a real-life mixing palette. You can create your own custom colors by mixing different colors. When you use the Mixer palette in conjunction with the Colors palette, only your imagination can limit the...
Erasers
Unlike the typical eraser that comes on the end of a pencil, erasers in Painter range in size and style. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks JB 1 Previous Ne gt it You can apply some of the F-X variants directly to the canvas, but others require an existing image or brush stroke to be in place. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Using Screen Mode Toggle
Using the Screen Mode Toggle function, you can quickly hide other windows to concentrate on the document This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks on which you are currently working. 1 Click on Window. The Window menu will appear. 2. Click and drag tfie window to its new location.
Blending Layers
Rather than just having layers lay flat on top of each other, you can change the way layers react to one another. By changing the layers' composite method and depth, you can create some interesting effects by essentially blending layers based on different criteria. II i Click on a layer you want teed it. The layer will be highlighted. 2. Oick and drag on the Opacity slider bAt. The opacity of everything on the layer will be changed. This means you are either increasing or decreasing the level...
Wrapping Text around a Path
Painter gives you the ability to warp the appearance of text by fitting it along a path. Using this feature, you can curve text in a variety of ways. . Click on n curve style. The jxt will curve based on the style ju select. The four styles idude Curve Flat, This basically keeps your text flowing along a straight line, . Click on n curve style. The jxt will curve based on the style ju select. The four styles idude Curve Flat, This basically keeps your text flowing along a straight line, Curve...
Artists
Nobody can ever critique your work and say, Hey, you're good, but you're no Van Gogh, because the artists brushes in Painter allow you to mimic the painting style of certain artists or painting genres. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Pattern Pens
Pattern pens allow you to paint with a specific pattern in a variety of different ways. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Digital Water Color
The digital water color brushes mimic real-life watercolor painting without the restriction of having to create a separate water color layer. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Charcoal
Painter offers a wide variety of dry media tools, including a full range of charcoal variants. This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks
Oils
Painter provides you with a wide range of different oil variants. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Using the Grabber Tool
The Grabber tool allows you to push your document around the screen as if you were using your hand to move a piece of paper on your desk. It's a convenient way to quickly get to different parts of your artwork. 1 Cli lt k on the Grabber tool, The tool will he selected. Holding down the spacebar while you use any tool will bring up the Grabber tool. When you release the spacebar, you will return to the tool you were using. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it
Using the Lasso Tool
Both the Rectangular and Oval Selection tools allow you to create selections based on normal shapes. Often you'll need to create a selection that is a little more complex. For those situations, there is the Lasso tool, which allows you to create a selection by drawing on the canvas. If you can't see the Lasso tool, remember that it is part of a flyout menu. JB 1 Previous Ne gt it