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   Corel Painter 2015

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   Corel has released [1]Painter 2015, the newest version of the venerable
   graphics application that switches up the naming convention again.
   (Painter had been using the standard numeric release convention up to
   version 12 before changing to the Painter X3 monicker in 2013; Corel
   says that the new numbering system reflects its plan for a yearly
   update cycle.) Painter 2015 introduces 'physics-inspired' Particle
   Brushes, which provide a quick way to create unique effects. Strokes
   from the three types of Particle Brushes (Gravity, Flow, and Spring)
   emit particles from a central point that then create patterns and lines
   as you move across your canvas. Particle Brushes can be controlled by a
   variety of input options such as pressure, bearing, tilt, or velocity,
   and you can randomize the effect by selecting a Local Chaos setting.

   [2][tn_corel-painter2015-particlechaos.jpg]

   Now a native 64-bit application, Painter 2015 promises speedier
   performance while utilizing half the power of previous versions to help
   you conserve battery life on your laptop. Other changes include the new
   Jitter Smoothing feature that gives brushstrokes a more organic look,
   enhanced real-time preview of effects, and new smart photo-painting
   tools. A free 30-day trial version is available. Corel also released
   the [3]Painter Mobile app that enables you to create and edit artwork
   and import it into Painter 2015; however, it's only available for
   Android. ($429 new, $229 upgrade from version 7 or later, 194 MB,
   10.7+)

References

   1. http://www.painterartist.com/us/product/paint-program/
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2014-08/corel-painter2015-particlechaos.png
   3. http://www.painterartist.com/us/product/mobile-painting-app/

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