Corel Painter X3 Classes, Holiday Open Studio, Introduction to Corel Painter X3, and Natural Media Studio: Opaques’ with Tim Shelbourne Schmid brushes

Posted by Skip Allen on September 28, 2013

Hello Everyone,

It pleases me to announce several new Corel Painter X3 classes available for registration now. You will love them all!

Holiday Open Studio

It is time for the Digital Art Academy’s annual Holiday Open Studio. Corel Master Painter Karen Bonaker teaches two weeks with Elaina Moore-Kelly and myself each taking a week. Want four, fun-filled weeks full of painting Holiday Cheer? Then do join us for this special seasonal class. Holiday Open Studio starts November 9, 2013; closes for Thanksgiving week, and restarts on November 30, 2013. The dates are Open November 9 – November 22; Closed November 23 – November 29; Open again November 30 – December 13.

As a teaser, here is an image by Karen. She demonstrates how to create lovely images like this one.

Image by Corel Master Painter Karen Bonaker; Subject for Holiday Open Studio

Don’t miss Holiday Open Studio!

Introduction to Painter X3, Part 1

Elaina Moore-Kelly is well-known for her “Intro Courses for Corel Painter.” Part 1 of her Introduction to Corel Painter X3 is open for registration.

I know, you have used Painter for a several years and you don’t need an introduction course to Painter. Or, maybe you are just starting with Painter and are utilizing all the videos you can find on You Tube or various blogs, and you don’t think you need an Introduction course. Phooey on that. Yes, I am telling you, the advanced user and beginner, that you are very wrong.

Corel Painter is a very complex piece of software, which means it is difficult to learn. Time and again, experienced users surprise me with their shallow knowledge of Corel Painter. Yes, you can get by with limited knowledge and create stunning works, but imagine what you could produce if you knew the program more intimately. Extra knowledge improves work flow, too. Trust me; a second look at Painter is a “win-win” situation. The benefits you gain will more than justify the small cost of this class. If you are a beginner, the class prepares you to properly use all the bells and whistles of Corel Painter X3.

Elaina’s classes are beautifully crafted. The class is open enrollment, which means you can register at any time and work the assignments at your own pace. You may download all materials and use them when needed. Register for Introduction to Corel Painter X3, Part 1 now.

Corel Painter X3 Natural Media Studio: Opaques

Tim Shelbourne has a new class open at The Artists’ Quarter (TAQ), Corel Painter X3 Natural Media Studio: Opaques. Tim’s classes are always top-notch and I have enjoyed taking every one of them. This class has the added bonus of some new custom brushes created by Tim. The brushes are fabulous. He calls them Schmid brushes and they were inspired by the work of renowned artist, Richard Schmid. Check out this video on FB; https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152235582763032&set=o.508369542565533&type=2&theater.

Here is an example of an image created by Tim using his new brushes. In class Tim will demonstrate his techniques.

Tim Shelbourne’s Gunslinger, Corel Painter X3, using new Schmid brushes.

You will love Tim’s class: Corel Painter X3 Natural Media Studio: Opaques.

Well, that’s about it for this post. Do take these classes; you will be glad that you did.

Enjoy,

Skip

Brushes and Stuff from Paint Jam 2, Corel Painter X3

Posted by Skip Allen on September 23, 2013

Hello Everyone,

There is still time to register for the third session of Paint Jam 2 with Corel Master Painters Karen Bonaker, Peggy Gyulai, and me. In the last session see the finishing touches applied to the Masters’ paintings and learn what challenges they came up against, what brushes they discovered and what lessons they learned that they’ll take with them for their next project. Plus, get some insight into what to do once your work is complete, with topics covering mixed media inspiration, social media and selling your newly created masterpiece!

If you attended the second session, I promised to provide brushes and flow maps that I used in my painting. BUT, please remember that these can only be used in Corel Painter X3. Here is the Paint Jam 2 Brush Category. I also promised the Paint Jam Flow Map Library used, and these work with Painter X3 or Painter 12.

This is the completed painting that I did during my part. I almost completed it in the 10 minute time frame. I love direct brush work using watercolor or ink. The work is greatly influenced by Chinese brush painting and Japanese Sumi-e. Of course it is a digital version and the approach is different.

Pine Tree, Corel Painter X3, watercolor

I did another painting, too, but it wasn’t influenced by the landscape we were using for inspiration. It does show an important part of the brushes I provided. Velocity governs opacity instead of pressure as most of my brushes do. Opacity via velocity feels more like the way a traditional brush feels…lays dark paint while moving slowly, but if you speed up, lighter paint is laid down.

Orchid, Corel Painter X3, watercolor

I can explain the brushes better in videos. Here are three ten minute videos for your enjoyment.

Well that it for this post. I must tell you one more thing. Many of you know that my sister had a stroke and I travel back and forth between Mississippi and Georgia to care for her. I am having a few medical issues as well. On the day of the last session of Paint Jam, I will be having a medical procedure that may prevent me from participating. I am hoping I will be through with the procedure and can join all of you, but if I cannot, I hope you will understand. Do register for the last session; it will be terrific. Karen and Peggy are terrific!

Enjoy,

Skip

New Wacom Drivers Released September 3, 2013…Go Get ’em!

Posted by Skip Allen on September 10, 2013

Hello Everyone,

I just found out that Wacom released new drivers on Sept 3, 2013. For the link for downloads for folks in the Americas look below:

Wacom Tablet Drivers

I am a little confused by the drivers this time. There are drivers for the Intuos Pro, and the Intuos. I am away from home and have my Intuos 4 with me. I know the driver for the Intuos is the correct driver for the Intuos 4. I am uncertain if that is the driver for the Intuos 5. I believe the driver for the Intuos 5 will be the same as the driver for the Intuos Pro, but I cannot test it until I return home.

Remember you should uninstall your previous Wacom tablet driver before installing the new one. If you do not know how to do this, look on the blog banner above for Search. Search for Intuos Drivers or installing Intuos drivers to find the post about uninstalling and installing Intuos drivers.

Enjoy,

Skip

Corel Paint Jam Tomorrow – Come see Karen, Peggy and Me – It will be fun

Posted by Skip Allen on September 10, 2013

Hello Everyone,

Tomorrow at 3:00 PM EDT Join Painter Masters Karen Bonaker, Peggy Gyulai, and yours truly…me, for this hands-on, three-part Jam series that covers everything you wanted to know about creating digital art from a traditional artist’s perspective.

Sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 live dynamic sessions that cover the entire artistic creation process—from starting with a blank canvas to creating your final artistic masterpiece.

Session 1: Sept. 11, 2013
Session 2: Sept. 18, 2013
Session 3: Sept. 25, 2013

Don’t have Painter X3? No problem. Download a FREE, 30-day trial version and join in the jam!

Jam Session 1:
Meet the artists

Get to know Skip, Karen and Peggy and find out what fuels their creative process. Each artist will take you on a colorful trip down memory lane as they show and tell how they became professional working artists. Plus, they’ll provide invaluable tips for tackling that blank canvas and avoiding artist’s block.

Date: Wed. Sept. 11, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDT

Jam Session 2:
Digital Paint Jam!

Watch as Skip, Karen and Peggy paint live. The session will rotate from one Master to another as they collaborate and inspire each other’s progress. Paint along with them and put their Painter knowledge and skills to the test!

Date: Wed. Sept. 18, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDT

Jam Session 3:
Grand finale

See the finishing touches applied to the Masters’ paintings and learn what challenges they came up against, what brushes they discovered and what lessons they learned that they’ll take with them for their next project. Plus, get some insight into what to do once your work is complete, with topics covering mixed media inspiration, social media and selling your newly created masterpiece!

Date: Wed. Sept. 25, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDT

NOW FOR THE REAL STORY!

Attend tomorrow and see how I changed from this:

OMGosh…that’s circa 1980

to this:

Good grief, what can I say. HO HO HO I guess.

Hope you can join us on the 11th, 18th, and 25th of September.

Enjoy,

Skip

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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Corel Painter X3 Classes, Holiday Open Studio, Introduction to Corel Painter X3, and Natural Media Studio: Opaques’ with Tim Shelbourne Schmid brushes

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