Corel Painter - 2016 Reviewer's Guide

Contents

1 | Presenting Corel Painter 2016 ..........................................................1

2 | Customer profiles.............................................................................3

3 | What’s included? .............................................................................5

4 | Key features .....................................................................................7

Express yourself ..............................................................................................7

Discover what’s new.......................................................................................9

Expand your creativity.................................................................................. 11

5 | Art Gallery......................................................................................13

Brian Pollett

Introducing Corel® Painter® 2016

Corel® Painter® 2016 is the world's most expressive
digital art studio. It's like no other paint program on
the market. One of its hallmarks has always been an

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expansive collection of realistic Natural-Media
painting tools found nowhere else, and Painter 2016
continues to evolve the digital art world with the
addition of innovative new brushes. Another
distinguishing feature is the passionately supportive
community of artists who combine their talent with
the power of Painter in a range of professions. Not
only do they actively participate in Painter's
development by offering constructive feedback, but
also share their work, tools and methods to inspire
and encourage digital artists around the globe.

Changing what's possible in art

Well-known and respected as the most imaginative
paint program, Painter 2016 continues the tradition
of pushing the envelope of digital art. With the
addition of the exclusive new Audio Expression
feature, users will feel the beat with their brushes,
blend Particles with Real Watercolor, Liquid Ink and
Impasto, or create luscious brushstrokes and realistic
splatters using Dynamic Speckles. All types of artists
can express themselves in energetic ways never
thought possible.

professional artwork galleries and an array of new
tutorials.

So expressive, you won't need any other
digital art software

Painter 2016 is the most expressive digital art studio
because it keeps artists inspired on every level. When
you combine that with the power it gives artists to
mix and experiment with media and methods in
unconventional ways, there are no limits to where it
may lead.

Give it a try and you'll quickly see why it's garnered
such an ardent following. Painter 2016 isn't just a
paint program — it's an artistic symphony for the
senses!

One of the goals of Painter 2016 is to give digital
artists the inspiration they need to keep their work
fresh. In Painter 2016, their insights, suggestions and
expertise drove a number of innovations, including

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UI updates, Visual Tooltips, Adobe

Photoshop®
compatibility and brush import, plus additional
inspirational brush packs to streamline any painting
project. Artists of all kinds will find inspiration in our

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Lawrence Mann

Customer profiles

Photo artists

With powerful painting tools, and one-of-a-kind
image cloning features found only in Painter 2016,
photo artists can capture a moment and transform
the image into a digital work of art. They will have
everything they need to produce visually stunning
photo art that will dazzle clients and enhance their
professional services.

Traditional artists

Painter 2016 lets traditional artists easily combine
classic art practices and time-honored techniques
with state-of-the-art Natural-Media technology to
create digital art that's just as impressive as what
they can create on a physical canvas. They'll find a
new sense of freedom in the way they can paint.

Illustrators

Let creativity reign with endless options in Painter
2016 that allow illustrators to vividly express their
creative visions and leave a lasting impression.
Illustrators work in a variety of fields and tell visual
stories that elicit powerful emotions. Whether
they're creating fantasy artwork for film, television
or video games, drawing manga and comic art, or
working on illustrations for web and print, Painter
2016 has all the necessary tools to accomplish their
goals.

natural way for students to learn traditional art
techniques in an environment that's very conducive
to experimentation - without the cost and mess
associated with traditional art supplies.

Students and teachers

Painter is a vital asset for all budding artists and an
essential component for art-related curriculum.
With digital tools that mimic the look and feel of
their real world counterparts, Painter 2016 offers a

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