For those of us who have children that LOVE to paint and create, we know all too well that painting activities involve cleaning up the messes that our children leave behind. Plus, we end up spending way too much money on supplies only to have them end up broken, lost or they may run out. Corel has come out with a new product that will definitely put a smile on your little ones faces called Paint it! This digital painting program is affordable and extremely easy to use plus you can forget about the messes especially those that end up on the walls. Corel's new digital painting software, Corel Paint it! can turn any old boring photo into a beautiful work of art within minutes. This software is perfect for the budding artist and those who enjoy being able to spruce up those old boring photo's that are laying around the house.
Corel Paint it! Screen Shot:
My children are having a blast playing around with the different images in Paint it!. We have been using Corel Paint it! now for two weeks and so far it's amazing. We absolutely love the fact that we can turn our ordinary photo's into unique pieces of art. The software only takes seconds to install and once installed, it's very easy to use. Paint it! includes multiple painting styles, brushes, and effects that will keep you are your family entertained for hours. Overall, we love being able to add our personal touches to our plain old photo's.
I would like suggest that if you have a scanner you can put your child/s drawing onto your computer. That way they can see something they personally made turn into magic. The funnest part of Paint it! is that you can see the brushes in action as they recreate your photo's and or drawings, my little ones really got a kick out of it. It's looks kind of weird at first as all these colors are all over the place but once finished it turns out beautifully. If you are not completely satisfied with the end results you can play around with the brushes to create a unique look.
I'm thinking about doing a few drawings my kids made and hanging them on the wall, as I bet that would look great.
Overview:
Fun for the entire family, Corel Paint it! gives you a whole new way to enjoy your photos. This photo painting software includes multiple painting styles, brushes and realistic effects that let you add a personal touch to any creative project. Much more than a photo-painting filter, Corel Paint it! relies on your input, letting you control the photo painting process while encouraging your creative spirit. Start and stop painting at any time, restore original details from the photo and add your own special touches. The result is a hand-painted portrait that’s sure to wow your friends and family.
Painting styles
Oil – applies a combination of short dabs and longer brushstrokes to produce the color and texture of oil paint
Impressionist – applies short and very visible brushstrokes to create the illusion of movement and light
Modern – applies bold brushstrokes and adds vibrance to colors to produce an abstract reinterpretation of a photo
Illustration – applies a wide variety of brushstrokes to produce an illustration-style painting
Detailed Watercolor – applies a translucent wash to produce the smooth, soft effect of watercolor paint on your photo
Watercolor Sketch – applies a combination of drawn lines and watercolor brushstrokes that add depth, texture and contrast
Colored Pencil – applies fine-tipped colored pencil strokes
Pencil – applies graphite pencil strokes that appear to be drawn by hand
Pen and Ink – applies sketchy strokes with a pen and black ink that appear to be drawn by hand
Pastel – applies colored pastel strokes that appear to be drawn by hand
Ideal for:
* Any wall in your home or office
* Scrapbooks and albums
* Email and online sharing sites
* Gift giving
System Requirements:
Mac OS
* Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 (with latest revision)
* Intel Macintosh
* 1 GB of RAM
* 24-bit color display
* 1024 × 768 screen resolution
* 140 MB of hard disk space for installation
* Mouse
Windows
* Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (with latest Service Pack)
* Pentium IV, 700 MHz or greater
* 1 GB of RAM
* 24-bit color display
* 1024 × 768 screen resolution
* 140 MB of hard disk space for installation
* Mouse
Buy It:
You can purchase Corel Paint It! at http://www.corel.com or you can find it at select retailers nationwide. (ARV $39.99)
You have the option of downloading the software straight from Corel's site or you can opt to getting the Box delivered straight to your doorstep.
What's Included:
* Corel Paint it! for Mac OS or Windows
* Getting Started Guide (PDF)
* Help files (HTML)
Mama of 3 Munchkins Disclosure: I was sent a Copy of Corel Paint it! to review. I was not compensated in any way shape or form. The opinions expressed are of my own and individual results may vary. Thanks to Corel for sponsoring this giveaway.