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Corel\u2019s Painter software, especially since the release of version X, gained quite a following from serious digital artists. Now, Corel Painter 11, a refined, more customizable version of an already great program, lets you carry an entire artist\u2019s studio on your laptop. Painter is a bit steep \u2013 at $429 (box) or $399 (download), with a discount for those upgrading so it\u2019s recommended for those who take their digital drawing seriously as more affordable options exist. But, speaking of digital, it\u2019s important to mention that Corel Painter embodies the new term natural media \u2013 letting its users have a hands on, almost tactile approach to digital painting that remains unrivaled (at least in this writer\u2019s opinion) thanks to its RealBristle tool. More will be explain in the \u201cFeatures\u201d section, but in short, the RealBristle tool allows you to create your own tools, with your imagination as the limit, and then control those tools with the flick of your (tablet) pen. This includes wet (paint) and dry\/hard tools too \u2013 charcoals, pencils, and so on.<\/p>\n
Corel Painter 11\u2019s learning curve may be a bit steep for new users but if you\u2019re familiar with Corel Painter X (when the RealBristle tool was first released) you\u2019ll have no problem adjusting to this version.<\/p>\n
Functionality and User Friendliness:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Corel Painter 11 is easy to master if you\u2019ve got at least a working knowledge of the previous versions but if you don\u2019t, its worth learning. It\u2019s available for both Mac (Intel-based only) and Windows and supports Vista. With the beta release of Windows 7 already out, Corel Painter 11 users need not worry as Corel has stated that they\u2019ll offer any service pack upgrades, if necessary, from Vista to 7 free of charge.<\/p>\n
Awesome Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n
In this version, Corel improved the color-recognition for files imported from Adobe \u2013 very important if you\u2019re a photographer adding this program to your editing toolbox. Also, you can save color profiles for pretty much any kind of image format and Painter will remember the profile when you open that sort of file from then on.<\/p>\n
The RealBristle tool, described in detail below is fantastic but Corel Painter 11 also lets you customize the digital canvases you\u2019re working on with textures and grains unavailable anywhere else.<\/p>\n
Features to Write Home About\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n
The RealBristle tool is definitely the standout feature of Corel Painter 11. Aside from allowing you to create an infinite possibility of tools that you probably couldn\u2019t even get at the best brick-and-mortar art store, the application maps out the individual brush strokes by recognizing the pressure and speed applied on the stylus. So faster strokes mean thinner lines while slower, harder strokes mean broader strokes with more individual bristle marks. That, in addition to \u2018tablet tilt\u2019 \u2013 allowing you to control the width of brush strokes with the tilt of your pen \u2013 means you can replicate the feeling of brush to canvas without the mess.<\/p>\nThe Mixing Feature on Corel Painter 11 (a virtual palette knife!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Another feature I particularly liked was the \u201cmixing\u201d feature \u2013 a digital palette knife that allows you to mix colors on screen. It\u2019s yet another tool on Painter 11 that bridges the gap between digital drawing and real-life drawing.<\/p>\n
The Bottom Line:<\/strong><\/p>\n
If your livelihood comes from any kind of image creation \u2013 you\u2019re a fine artist, illustrator, graphic artist, even a photographer \u2013 then you need this application. If you\u2019re someone who enjoys playing around with digital drawing and can afford to $400 price tag, then by all means, go for it, but there are other more affordable alternatives. They\u2019re just not as \u201cnon-digital\u201d as Corel Painter.<\/p>\n
Final Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n
It\u2019s kind of silly to use Corel Painter without a tablet because you won\u2019t get the full benefit of the RealBristle tool. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis one goes to 11!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Corel\u2019s Painter software, especially since the release of version X, gained quite a following from serious digital artists. Now, Corel Painter 11, a refined, more customizable version of an already great program, lets you carry an entire artist\u2019s studio on your laptop. Painter is a bit steep \u2013 at $429 (box) or $399 (download), with a discount for those upgrading so it\u2019s recommended for those who take their digital drawing seriously as more affordable options exist. But, speaking of digital, it\u2019s important to mention that Corel Painter embodies the new term natural media \u2013 letting its users have a hands on, almost tactile approach to digital painting that remains unrivaled (at least in this writer\u2019s opinion) thanks to its RealBristle tool. More will be explain in the \u201cFeatures\u201d section, but in short, the RealBristle tool allows you to create your own tools, with your imagination as the limit, and then control those tools with the flick of your (tablet) pen. This includes wet (paint) and dry\/hard tools too \u2013 charcoals, pencils, and so on.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/www.killersites.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/Corel-Painter-11-Mixing-Palette-lg-300x208.jpg\" "\\"Corel-Painter-11-Mixing-Palette-lg\\"")