CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 Guidebook

Chapter 14: Illustration | 183

You can choose from a wide range of drawing
tools and special effects to create realistic,
photo-quality illustrations, all by hand.
CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT both
support pen tablet technology, which makes
the experience of drawing by hand smooth
and intuitive. Even if you do not use a pen
tablet, you can create stunning illustrations by
using tools such as the Mesh fill tool and the
Artistic media tool.

An illustration can be a bitmap, a vector
graphic, or a combination of both. Being able
to move smoothly between working with
bitmaps and working with vector graphics is
key to the successful rendering of the artwork.

Setting up the document

When you start a new file, you must choose
settings for the project.

Create a New Document dialog box and
Create a New Image dialog box
CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT

The settings that you choose at the start of the
project include the dimensions, resolution,
color profile, and portrait or landscape
orientation. You can change the size and
orientation of the project as you work. The
resolution and color settings that you choose
are based on the intended use of the project.
For example, Web designs and print designs

require different settings. For information

about setting up your document for different

types of output, see “Color Management” on

page 90 and “Printing” in the Help.

Give it a try

1 Click File ` New.

2 Do one of the following:

• In CorelDRAW, choose settings in the
  Create a new document dialog box.


• In Corel PHOTO-PAINT, choose settings
  in the Create a new image dialog
  box.

Setting up a pen tablet

CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT both

support the use of pen tablet technology. Pen

tablet hardware consists of a pen and drawing

tablet that let you sketch by hand. While you

sketch, the software transforms your strokes to

look like they were made by various types of

pens and brushes. Whether you are drawing

complex artwork or simple doodles, the use of

a pen tablet is the most intuitive way to

transfer the natural hand movements of

drawing to the computer screen.

Pen tablet settings

CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT

Both CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT let

you customize how your pen tablet strokes are

Applying effects Transparency tool and Object
transparency tool

Perspective effect

Envelope tool

Special effects

Task Recommended features