CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 Guidebook

Chapter 14: Illustration | 185

by the textures and brushstrokes in paintings,
sketches, and calligraphy. The drawing tools
work particularly well with a pen and tablet.

The Artistic media tool in CorelDRAW lets
you choose from a wide variety of
sophisticated preset brush styles. You can draw
preset vector shapes, brushstrokes, sprayed
images, calligraphic strokes, and pressure-
sensitive strokes. For each stroke type that is
available with the Artistic media tool, you
can set preferences for the level of smoothing,
the stroke width, and other stroke properties.

With Corel PHOTO-PAINT, you can choose from
a variety of preset brushes, or you can use the
Brush settings docker to modify the brush
attributes and create custom brushes.

Artistic Media tool: Preset mode

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Using the Preset mode of the Artistic media
tool is perfect when you want to create a basic
stroke that can be edited. Preset strokes vary in
width and shape, and you can edit them by
applying a different preset stroke shape, by
stretching and moving the stroke on the page,
and by applying a fill and outline to the stroke.

Give it a try

1 In the toolbox, click the Artistic media
tool.

2 On the property bar, click the Preset
button.

3 Choose a preset from the Preset stroke
list box on the property bar.

4 Draw in the document window.

The Artistic media tool presets let you draw basic

strokes.

Artistic Media tool: Brush mode

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In CorelDRAW, you can choose a brushstroke

style from a wide selection of colors, textures,

and patterns. You can use brushstrokes to

create various painting effects, such as paint

splatters, watercolor washes, and oil or acrylic

strokes, and you can create other artistic stroke

effects that resemble drops of water, a

scattering of stars, or a rainbow streak.

You can create painting effects by using the Brush

mode of the Artistic media tool.