Painter 11 for Photographers Creating painterly images step by step

Whether you are new to Painter or a seasoned pro wanting to take your digital art to the next level, this inspirational book and downloadable resources package will show you how to get the most out of Corel's powerful painting software.Starting with the basics and moving on to cover brushes, textures, cloning, toning and other effects, Martin Addison will help you master the tools and features needed to transform your photographs into stunning works of art. Over 2 hours of video tutorials and clear, step-by-step examples take you through the techniques in a no-nonsense manner, with all images provided on the accompanying downloadable resources so you can learn by doing.Packed with beautiful images to illustrate what can be achieved with the right skills and know-how, Painter 11 For Photographers will inspire you to get creative with your personal or commercial photographs.

Introduction; Getting started in Painter; First steps in cloning; Choosing brushes; Customizing brushes; Exploring paper textures; Applying surface texture; Layers and montage; Watercolour, oil and pastel; Mosaics and other clones; Hand coloring and toning; Children and young people; Portraits; Special effects; Printing and presentation; Paper libraries; Index.DVD contentsTutorials: Getting started 1; Getting started 2; First steps in cloning; Bristle brush cloner; Watercolor landscape; Custom palettes; Child's portrait in pastels.Images: 60+ high resolution images to follow the step-by-step technique lessons in the book.

Martin Addison is a photographer with over 35 years’ experience working with everything from slides and audio-visual to monochrome and color prints. As well as being a best-selling author, he also currently runs courses and demonstrations on Corel Painter, and gives lectures on creative photography across the UK. He received his Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1995.