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help with painter?

Wed Nov 4, 2009, 8:03 AM
So...I got a mac, and I was using corel photo paint (what I learned to digitally paint on)

It turns out it's not compatible with my mac, so it gives me an excuse to upgrade to painter :)

I have the trial; now granted, it's been a long time since I have painted anything and I'm rusty as it is..

Anyway, in some ways, this program has so much more control...and sometimes I can't seem to get it to do what I want. I'm trying to paint skin, and I love the textures you can get with painter, however, I want to blend a bit, and it seems like I just mess it up every time I do, and I can't get it right.

I searched for some tutorials, but most are "this is how you paint an eye" rather than "this is how you use this program."

With some experimentation I think I'll get it, but if anyone knows of any good tutorials, videos, or just advice in general, all is welcome :) The learning curve is a little frustrating.

  • Mood: Uneasy
  • Listening to: Ayreon- The Human Equation
  • Reading: Dragon Lance
  • Drinking: water

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  • Current Residence: Maryland, unfortunately
  • Interests: Guitar, videogames, respiratory, music
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  • Favourite genre of music: Metal
  • Favourite game: Zelda Series, Elder Scrolls (Morrowind)
  • Favourite gaming platform: All Nintendo
  • Tools of the Trade: Corel Photo Paint, mouse, tablet, or any traditional media I get my hands on

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:icontpollockjr:
Hey, nice gallery.

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:iconlancea:
We really don't draw anything anymore, do we? Have we no time (which must simply be respected) or need we a kick in the arse to become motivated (which can be arranged, really)?

:]

peace, dude
:iconcheergiver:
Can it be both? :)

I've got the time now...just need the motivation...

Now I'm doodling a little, warming my hand up for a big project.

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:iconlancea:
Warming up your hand? You know, that sounds vaguely obscene.

...Jesus. I really need to check my language when talking to people I've never met. Pardon ;]

AHEM. As for motivation, cookies work with most people. *holds out a cookie*

Eh? Eh?

peace
:iconcheergiver:
HAH. No one needs to "warm up" for that. Teehee. *blush* Erm anyway, adjusting to the tablet is always awkard for me after a haitus.

Anywho...yummy cookies!!! *chomp* :D *scurries away to paint more*

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Thank You SO much for adding Leo Of The Zodiac to your faves :heart:

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ya have been tagged.... check my journal for information...

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*poke* you are tagged

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