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Painter How-To: From Photo to Woodcut
How-Tos: Written by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis on January 16, 2006
Learn how the Woodcut effect in Corel Painter IX gives you the power and flexibility to transform a photograph into a bold, original illustration.
Painter How-To: Use Modern Methods for an Ancient Art
How-Tos: Written by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis on July 22, 2005
Wacom's newest pen and the latest Painter brushes combine to give you a sophisticated, more natural drawing tool. This short, simple tutorial will put you well on the road to mastering the tool for calligraphy and other artistic pursuits.
Painter How-to: Coloring Woodcuts
How-Tos: Written by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis on November 19, 2003
Add subtle color to black-and white art while retaining the line contrast and graphic appeal of a woodcut by using the natural media tools in Painter 8. Here's artist Chet Phillips' technique for colorizing woodcuts.
Painter How-To: Three Artists Showcase Wow! Factor
How-Tos: Written by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis on November 26, 2002
Procreate Painter gives digital artists the tools to work more fluidly than is possible with other imaging programs, thanks to its natural-media brushes. See how three Painter pros -- Stephen Crooks, John Derry, and Donal Jolley -- express themselves.
Painter How-To: Wet-into-Wet Watercolor
How-Tos: Written by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis on October 9, 2002
Procreate Painter's natural-media tools are a boon for digital artists who want to simulate the look of traditional media. In this story, learn how a master of the medium creates shimmering watercolor effects -- without touching a tap. The tools may be Painter's but the creativity translates well to other applications.