Hey Gang,
Just found out that Corel sent an email to all registered X3 users offering Corel Painter 2015 for $99. That is a very good deal. I wouldn’t download the trial…just go for the full version at $99.00. Everyone, that is all I know. If you didn’t get an email and you are a registered user, first check your spam folder. Then contact sales. I’m just passing on information I received.
Sweet!!!
Skip
Another quick sketch I did with 2015 using a custom particle brush, which I will make available sometime in the future.
Quick Flowers, Corel Painter 2015, Custom Particle brushes
Skip Allen Paints 
GREAT flower!! Amazing brush you created and of course the painter ain’t bad either!!
Just bought it, Skip…..Thanks. Scott
Great Scott..glad you got it. Some of that stuff we talked about is even better in 2015
They want £159 for upgrade in the email they sent me, that’s $267 😦
Ouch. I do think there are regional differences, so it may be different for Corel Europe. I really don’t know…the information I had was for the Americas.
Thanks for the clarification,
Skip
I purchased the upgrade as soon as I opened your first email and paid the $243 price. I then saw your email notification about the special. I do not yet have an email from Corel. I called but was put in touch with a Cleverbridge representative…who gave me the order email to corel and I just emailed them hoping they could or would credit back the difference. Otherwise I feel a bit cheated that I purchased right away (as Painter is my hands-down favorite painting program) and didn’t wait. I sure hope they can do something about this. Seems they would send out that special discount offer before releasing the new software. Beautiful work Skip…
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:12:53 +0000 To: mwsheeler@outlook.com
I just upgraded to X3 3 weeks ago. Hope they send out the E-mail to everyone. I’ve been using this since 2006.
Len, call them. You may want to wait until tomorrow, but I’m sure they will give you the better pricing…and who knows…since it was just 3 weeks ago, they may be even more generous. I really don’t know…I don’t work for Corel, but I would sure call them.
Enjoy,
Skip
Hi Skip…what is the number to reach Corel that pertains to this aspect of sales. I tried their listed 1-877 number and I ended up talking to Cleverbridge. I will try again tomorrow to contact them about this special. I still have not received an email from them about the special or a reply to my email to them earlier today.
I found out that when you call you have to select buy not support. That takes you directly to Corel instead.
Thanks Ron for that extra piece of information.
Enjoy,
Skip
Absolutely exquisite Skipper, I will definitely update. Thanks for all the good information.
Thanks Emms,
I’ve been missing everyone. My sister has been ill and I have been in Mississippi.
Hugs,
Skip
Skip,
Thanks for the updates re: P15 availability and special pricing for registered users of P13. I am a registered user of P13 but did not receive the email (yet). I was curious to learn if you knew of any student discounts available for registered users/students at Digital Art Academy?
Hi Skip,
Thanks for all of the great info and help that you have given in the past.
I bet that this question now will be a popular one:
I just updated to Painter 2015. I am thinking how to move all my palettes from X3 to 2015. I guess that I could save/import a Workspace. Is there any other way to bring palette info over? I see that I can save a single palette, but I have many.
Thanks,
Sonny
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Hey…
Custom palettes are tough unless you have 2015 configured exactly as you had X3. You should be able to import a workspace, but I’m hearing folks are having trouble doing that…so I need to do some checking. Give me a little time and I’ll do a video about it.
Thanks,
Skip
What number do you call? I have not received an email.
Thank you so much for this information, Skip!!!
I was able to upgrade for $99, but I did have to call. The customer service rep was so nice and helpful…she sent me an email with a link to the checkout cart page with the special pricing. WOOT!!
The number I called was on Corel’s website (USA) 1-877-582-6735
Historically, I’ve been quite frustrated with Corel because even though I register my products (long time user of CorelDraw also) and check all the subscribe boxes I can find, some how I never seem to get all the notices. So I have to go to their site periodically and browse for new info!!! I did not even know Painter 2015 was released!!! So, I guess that worked in my favor this time!!!
Again, thank you, Skip for all your efforts in keeping us posted on new developments with Corel and Wacom!! You truly are a blessing!!!!
Thanks for the number Marie. It worked.
got the email this morning , bought the $99 upgrade before i watched the lunch webinar , they did mention your fractal brush and even showed it in action , their flower was nice but not as your above . thank you
I upgraded to X3 educational last year using a link sent by from Karen in the DAA. I cannot upgrade to P-2015 (no email offer received) because the educational discount only applies to the USA and although I am a US citizen, I live in Australia. I will wait to see if an educational upgrade becomes available through the DAA again. “It ain’t the brush that makes the art, it’s the hand that wields it”. (my sour grapes for the day)
Hey Wardie,
You don’t get a special upgrade pricing if you bought the educational version…it is $99 so it is a sweet deal already. But, as you know it doesn’t come with support and you aren’t suppose to use it for commercial purposes. Send Karen a note…I’m thinking that we can offer the educational version at DAA if you are taking a class, but I’m not sure. Glad to hear from you,
Skip
OK, thanks Skip. I have the full version of P12 but I did opt for the educational version of X3 because I am nothing but a retired student hobbyist, so I’ll sign up for your course and download the trial version of P2105. I still have so much to learn about X3, though, that I don’t want to overload my poor old brain and usually a version upgrade comes with a whole new learning curve and complications, not mention glitches .
If you have a chance check this out:
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/architecture-design-blog/2014/aug/13/scribble-pen-that-lets-you-draw-in-16-million-colours?CMP=fb_gu
Cheers
Wardie
OMGosh Wardie, The Scribble Pen is amazing. I want one. I wonder if it responds to pressure and gives you an expressive line…that would be nice.
Hey, this version of Painter is very stable. I think you will be surprised. I’m not sure, but I don’t think you will find there is a whole new learning curve to master.
Enjoy,
skip
I fired up a trial version of P15 and am quite gobsmacked at the performance improvement. The Watercolor brushes simply whizz along.
See you in class!
I think it is amazing, too. Love the extra speed.
Talk soon,
Skip
Yes, that is a sweet deal! And your flowers are lovely!
rhoda
Thank you Rhoda, BTW, I loved you book. Hey Everyone…check out Rhoda Draws book on Amazon.com.
Big Hugs,
Skip
I’m a registered user of Painter X3, but they show upgrade price as $299, not $99. Do you have a link to get it at the $99 price? Marie Fullerton
Marie, It appears from comments of others, you can contact chat or just call the number listed on the web site. I’ve sent a question into some folks at Corel and hope to find out more answers soon.
Enjoy,
Skip
Hi Skip…. thanks for the info about 2015. I have yet to receive the invite and just called Corel to see if I could purchase it but they won’t sell it at that price unless you receive the invite, so I guess I’m on hold for now.
Hey…I’m thinking you just talked to someone who didn’t have all the information. I am pretty sure the offer is good, but I’m hoping to have more information soon…so hold on, more later.
Enjoy,
Skip
Thanks for sharing. I haven’t seen this offer yet.
Hi Kerry,
I think you can get it by calling or sending a note to chat. I think more information will be coming soon.
Hugs,
Skip
I got it for $99. Thanks so much, Skip. The particle brushes are absolutely amazing. I love the new upgrade. It is so stable. My brush seems to just flow smoothly. I think this version of Painter is going to really change how digital art is done.
Hey Kerry,
Glad you got the special pricing. It really is a sweet deal.
I find this version to be very stable, too. 🙂
Hugs,
Skip
Stable is an understatement. It is so beyond stable. Getting 2015 has been more fun that Christmas morning! There is just so much Corel did to improve Painter. I love the particle brushes.
Guess what…I had my first crash in Painter 2015 today. But, I’ll take it…an infrequent crash can happen in any program.
Enjoy,
Skip
I agree, Skip. I managed to crash 2015, but I had a huge file with many layers open and was really pushing things. See you in class!
Hello All,
Today I contacted Corel using their “Chat Now” link on the website and was able to get customer service help in less than a minute and recieved my special “shopping cart” with the discount in less than 5 minutes! Customer Service was very nice and helpful.
The ‘Chat Now” link is located in the uppper right of Corel’s website.
http://www2.corel.com/us/special-offers/?storeKey=us&trkid=USsemKWS&gclid=CLDjx4u5kMACFQto7AodwXcAvQ
Thanks Donald for the info. It is very helpful.
Enjoy,
Skip
Thanks for the info Skip !!!. Just called the number left by Marie and it worked for me also. They are going to email me the order link. When you call the number, press the option 2 to buy. You should get someone right away…..Thanks Marie !!
Great information Judi…Thanks bunches, Skip
PS: Skip, do I download the 32 bit or 64 ? ..and is there a big difference?? Thanks !
Hey Judi,
It depends on your system. Do you have a 64-bit computer? You probably do; it is pretty standard these days. If that is the case then you download the 64-bit version.
Hope this helps,
Skip
Hi Skip,
Where do I find it?
Thanks for the info,
Donna Kay
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Hey Donna,
Folks are telling me that you can use the chat or call the number on the Corel site. I do believe there is more information coming out soon…hang on.
Thanks,
Skip
Yep… that’s the ticket. Use the chat forum and they’ll send you a link to a pre-prepared invoice with the special price. Enjoy.
Great…Thanks for the information.
Enjoy,
Skip
I posted earlier so I wanted to do a follow up. I did get a full refund from Cleverbridge and the Corel Live Chat did send me a link to a pre-made shopping cart with the $99 special. It did take a few hours of calling and emailing and chatting…but all’s well that ends well.
Now to look again at those DAA classes offered by Skip and Jason.
The more I look at your red flowers Skip the more enchanting they become. I remember how much fun it was taking your Beginning Brushes class a couple of years ago.
Hope your sister is faring well now.
Will be chatting tomorrow or waiting for your new information 🙂 Thank you!
Go ahead and chat Gina or you can follow this note:
In order to obtain your $99 upgrade to Corel Painter 2015 please call Corel at 1-877-582-6735 ( Mon- Thurs 9 am – 10 pm est & Fridays 9am – 7 pm Est ) and they will take care of you.
Enjoy,
Skip
Thank you for the info, got my special price for the upgrade. 🙂 🙂 Going to install when I can play!
Terrific…have fun.
Skip
I have two Macs, one with 8 GB and one with 16 GB of memory. Both have solid state drives & i7 processor systems. Using a mouse, particle brush drawing is not dramatically delayed. Using Wacom tablet, the 8 GB has large delays drawing with particle brushes while 16 GB system has no delays. I have used the latest Wacom drivers and Macs are OS X 10.9.4.
Hi Hugh,
Try turning off the multicore option on the slow particle brushes. You can find it by going to Windows > Brush Control Panels > General.
Let me know if it helps,
Skip
Actually I found it is not obviously related to memory. I tried a Mac Air with 4 GB memory and Painter 2015/ Wacom drawing with particle brushes and Mac Air painting was not slow.
So I found out that my retina MAC 2013 with 8 GB memory did not delay when is used its own display even at highest resolution. However I had been using HDMI builtin connection to a 1900×1200 monitor and there is a very large delay. When I tried thunderbolt display adapter for HDMI as well as VGA adapter, I saw the same delay on the Retina MacBook Pro. The older 16 GB MacBook Pro without Retina, does not show a delay even using a VGA thunderbolt adapter.
So for now I will just use Retina MacBook Pro’s laptop screen without external monitor connection until this issue is resolved.
Thx
Hi Hugh,
Thanks for the follow-up. Did you try my suggestion of turning off the multicore function in the General Brush control panel?
Enjoy,
Skip
Yes I did first try turning on and off multicore in the General Brush control panel and did not see any difference in performance on 8 GB and 16 GB MACs.
Thx,
Hugh
Shoot, I have heard that helps in some circumstances.
Thanks for the follow-up
Skip