Since I updated to Windows 7, I’ve noticed a strange bug with my aging, workhorse Intuos 2 tablet (I know, I should update to Intuos 4 – or at least 3). The bug causes the Windows mouse pointers to change from the normal-sized Aero cursor theme to the Large or Extra Large theme. Small bug, … Continue reading
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Cursor Insanity: Windows 7 and Wacom Intuos 2
Brush Manager Support for Painter 11
Corel began shipping the boxed version of Painter 11 today, so it is the perfect day to introduce public support for it in the Studio|chris Brush Manager.
Corel Painter 11 Trial Now Available
30-day Trials of Corel Painter 11 are available for download now. Go test the new features.
Welcoming Corel Painter 11!
The wait is over – Corel® Painter™ 11 is here – that’s right 11, not X1! Packed with new features and increased functionality, this is going to be the best version of Painter yet. Have a look at what’s new.
After Effects CS3 for Still Images
Those of you who know what After Effects is may be a little confused, but I’ll get into the “why” in a minute. For those who may not know, After Effects is a motion graphics and video creation/editing/compositing application produced by Adobe. How does it apply to still images and painting?
Speed Painting in Photoshop CS3
Not to be confused with the time lapse paintings available on YouTube often labeled as speed painting, real speed painting is a practice by which an artist gives him/herself a, usually short, time limit to lay out a painting or composition. Explore the process and begin creating your very own speed paintings!
Figure Drawing in Silhouette
This morning I ventured out into the local art community for the monthly figure drawing workshop. This was my first time going, but it was a lot of fun. Admittedly, figure drawing is not one of my strengths, so it was good to get out for some real-time practice with a live model and good … Continue reading
