Learning Corel Painter X3 Video Training

In this Corel Painter X3 training course, expert author and artist Rhoda Draws teaches you the fundamental tools and techniques that are available to you in this widely used pixel-based painting program. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior Corel Painter experience is required.

You will begin with the basics as Rhoda introduces you to the Painter desktop and the useful tools and commands in the program. You will learn the different brush controls, such as dab, stroke, and method, as well as advanced controls and custom variants. Rhoda will show you the different effects available in the effects menu, selection tools and commands, and how to work with text. Once you have learned the basics in this video tutorial, you will begin to create projects in a variety of styles. Follow along with Rhoda as she teaches you to create a watercolor still life, a pastel portrait, an abstract painting, humorous caricatures, and much more!

By the completion of this computer based training course, you will have a clear understanding of how to use the many tools and techniques available in Corel Painter X3 to create your own works of art. You will have learned about the advanced techniques and new features in this program and how to apply them to your creations. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

01. Introduction to Painter X3

0101 A Quick Tour Of Painter
0102 Brushes And Custom Palettes

02. Layer Basics

0201 Managing Layers
0202 Project – Red Chairs

03. The Painter Desktop

0301 The Toolbox – Part 1
0302 The Toolbox – Part 2
0303 Color Panels
0304 Paper And Media Libraries
0305 Menu Commands – Part 1
0306 Menu Commands – Part 2

04. Clone Painting

0401 Cloner Brushes
0402 Project: Clone Painting A Pear

05. Brush Controls

0501 Dab, Stroke And Method
0502 Advanced Controls
0503 Custom Variants

06. Project – Abstract Painting

0601 Abstract Painting

07. Effects Menu

0701 Tonal Controls
0702 Surface Controls
0703 Esoterica
0704 Esoterica – Mosaic

08. Selection Techniques

0801 Selection Tools And Commands

09. Working With Text

0901 Text Properties
0902 Text Effects

10. Project – Postcard Art

1001 Postcard Graphic – Part 1
1002 Postcard Graphic – Part 2

11. Layers

1101 Dynamic Layers

12. Automatic And Semi-Automatic Techniques

1201 Auto-Painting
1202 Smart Stroke Cloning
1203 Mirror And Kaleidoscope

13. Project – Mixed Media Portrait

1301 Introduction To Mixed Media
1302 Portrait Of Stephen

14. Animation

1401 Cel Animation
1402 Rotoscope Techniques

15. Project – Pastel Rendering

1501 Portrait Of Hines – Part 1
1502 Portrait Of Hines – Part 2
1503 Portrait Of Hines – Part 3

16. Project – Still Life Watercolor

1601 Digital Watercolor
1602 Real Watercolor – Part 1
1603 Real Watercolor – Part 2

17. Project – Caricature

1701 Caricature – Part 1
1702 Caricature – Part 2

18. Conclusion

1801 About The Author
1802 Painter Resources And The Painter Community