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This article is from May 3, 2010, and is no longer current.

Corel Paint it! Transforms Photos into Digital Art

Press Release
Corel Corporation has introduced Corel Paint it!, a quick and easy way for anyone to turn their favorite photos into unique works of art. Available immediately, Paint it! features a variety of brushes and preset painting styles, giving users everything they need to add stunning painted effects to their photos. Both Windows and Mac users can now create painted photographs in as few as three mouse clicks.
Ideally suited for photography enthusiasts, scrapbookers, families and creative minds of any age, Paint it! features art tools and painting presets that faithfully replicate their traditional counterparts and a user interface that is both simple and intuitive. This makes it easier than ever for anyone to use their photos to create unique digital art keepsakes that are perfect for framing or sharing as special gifts with family and friends.
“When we developed Paint it!, our goal was to provide an application that would allow anyone to produce truly exciting artwork, in only a few clicks of their mouse,” said Rob MacDonald, Product Manager for Corel Painter. “For any aspiring digital photographer, Paint it! can unleash their inner artist and add a more personal touch to their photos. It’s a perfect solution for anyone who’s creative or aspires to do more with their digital photos.”
With the introduction of Corel Paint it!, Corel now offers a full range of digital painting products to suit artists of any level. For those who want to add an interactive experience to their art and own a Windows 7 touch-enabled system, they can enjoy Corel Paint it! touch. Artists looking to create a work of art from scratch using either a mouse or tablet will enjoy Corel Painter Essentials 4.
Pricing and Availability
Corel Paint it! is available immediately through www.corel.com/store and will be available shortly at selected retailers across North America, including Wal-Mart Canada, for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
To learn more about Paint it! or to download a trial version of the product, please visit www.corel.com/paintit. To be instantly updated on the latest Paint it! news, please follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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