Table Of ContentIntroductionPART 1: The Basics Lesson 1 - Welcome to PainterLesson 2 - Basic DrawingLesson 3 - Working with LayersLesson 4 - The Great OutdoorsLesson 5 - Painting People PART 2: Beyond the BasicsLesson 6 - Graphic Techniques Lesson 7 - Mixed-Up MediaLesson 8 - Fine Art Challenges Lesson 9 - Pixel-Based Animation Lesson 10 - Illustration Projects Appendix - Fundamentals and Beyond
SynopsisDigital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter X is an introduction to drawing and painting using a Wacom graphics tablet and the industry standard software for pixel-based art. Each chapter is full of exercises designed to teach basic skills, such as eye-hand coordination. Easy-to-follow projects lead you from a simple, still life sketch to drawing the human figure. Each lesson is designed for novices as well as artists who want to transfer their traditional skills to the computer. You'll learn techniques for imitating natural media such as charcoal, watercolor, and oils. A wide variety of styles and subject matter is covered, ranging from classic landscape to experimental abstract painting as well as mixed media portraits and caricature., Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter X covers the fundamental skills you need to know to get started with pixel-based drawing and painting. It provides step-by-step instructions for using the basic hardware and software that are the industry standard: Corel Painter and a Wacom graphics tablet. Filled with exercises and hands-on projects, it covers techniques designed to give you increasing control of the tools of Corel Painter. It introduces traditional art concepts such as composition, line quality, contrast and focal point. This easy-to-follow guide will help you acquire and sharpen essential skills such as eye-hand coordination and drawing what you see.