Painter 11 Creativity: Digital Artist's Handbook

The new Hard Media brushes Complete visual summary of all brushes, new and old, in Painter 11 Revised and updated command shortcuts New way of creating and controlling Reference Layers (formerly Free Transform) Programming suggestions for new Intuos4 Express Keys and Touch Ring And much more! Inside, you'll find comprehensive coverage of the way that Jeremy uses the Painter 11 brushes and the Wacom Intuos4 pen-tablet for drawing and painting. Learn how to paint from scratch as well as a loose expressionistic approach to painting from photographs as you follow the clear step-by-step instructions throughout the book. Focused, in-depth case studies provide you with the expertise and guidance needed to become your own master of this wonderful world of digital painting. Jeremy balances technical instruction with artistic advice, including a whole chapter on going for it with color. In addition to Jeremy's own works of art, you'll find a gallery of images created by painters who have studied his methods, showing you examples of how you can apply his teaching to your own style and subject matter. Finally, be sure to check out the enclosed bonus CD for valuable supplemental content such as QuickTime movies, custom brushes, art materials and a new painter 11 workspace. Packed with full color, original artwork, created both from scratch and from photographic reference, to inspire your own creative juices Clearly defined step-by-step instructions guide you through the latest version of the Painter software quickly and easily, so you can focus on your creativity Includes a bonus CD with extras to get you started