Working with Gradients

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In addition to solid fills, patterns, and weaves , you can fill objects with different types of colored fills called gradients . Basically, a gradient fill is simply a fill that consists of more than one color .

In Painter, you can alter the pattern and shape of gradient fills using the Gradients palette.


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Applying Gradients

Typically, a gradient fill should be applied to a selection. There are a variety of preset gradient fills in Painter, but as usual, you can customize your own gradients in a multitude of ways.


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NOTE

The exact position of your mouse is important when you apply a gradient fill because it represents the center of the fill.

Painting with Gradients

Not only can you fill objects with gradients, you can also directly paint gradients onto your canvas. To paint with a gradient you must access the Brush Creator.


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Adjusting Gradients

You can customize a gradient fill by changing its shape, angle, and direction. The Gradients palette provides a central location for creating your own gradients.


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Changing Gradient Colors

Painter allows you to change the color scheme of any gradient easily.


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Mapping Gradient Colors

Painter allows you to take the colors from a gradient and apply them to an existing image. This is particularly useful if you want to add color to a fractal pattern you have created. It's also the fastest way to change the color scheme of a weave or pattern.


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Saving Gradients

You can save edited gradients so you can apply them again in the future.


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Corel Painter 8 Fast & Easy
Corel Painter 8 Fast & Easy (Fast & Easy (Premier Press))
ISBN: 1592001491
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 142
Authors: Eric Grebler

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