Corel Painter Help :
Gradients : Applying gradients
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Corel Painter allows you to apply a gradient to an image by filling an area, such as the canvas, a selection, layer, or channel. For more information, see Selections and transformations, Layers, and Alpha Channels.
Before you apply a gradient, you can specify the gradient type, padding, opacity, size, and the direction of the gradient color blend by using the controls on the property bar
Gradients types: (left to right) linear, conical, circular, and spiral
The gradient order is set to display from Left to Right (left) and Right to Left (right).
The gradient angle is set to display at a vertical angle (left) and at a horizontal angle (right).
Padding options: A gradient is (left to right) extended, mirrored, or repeated on either side of the start and end nodes.
You can also use merge modes to create a wide range of colorful effects. Merge modes let you specify how a gradient blends with the underlying image. For detailed information about merge modes, see Blending layers by using composite methods.
After you draw a gradient, you can modify its appearance interactively in the image window. For more information, see Editing gradients.
You can edit a gradient preset before you apply it. For more information, see To edit a gradient preset.
You can also paint with a gradient by using a brush and dab type that support gradient painting. For more information, see General controls: Dab types. Painting with gradients does not support gradient node transparency.
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Click the Interactive Gradient tool in the toolbox. |
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Click the Preset flyout button on the property bar, and click a gradient fill thumbnail in the Painter Gradients area. |
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If the Edit nodes option on the property bar is not enabled, the gradient is applied automatically when you lift the stylus or release the mouse button. |
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If the Edit nodes option on the property bar is enabled, the gradient is applied only after you double-click outside the gradient or click the Commit Gradient button on the property bar. |
Once you commit a gradient, it can no longer be edited.
To discard a gradient before you have committed it, click the Discard Gradient button on the property bar.
To remove a gradient from your document after you have committed the gradient, click Edit Undo Gradient Fill.
You can also choose a gradient by choosing Window Media Panels Gradients, and clicking a gradient in the Painter Gradients area.
You can also apply a gradient by choosing the Paint Bucket tool in the toolbox, choosing Gradient from the Fill list box on the property bar, and then clicking the selected area, layer, or channel.
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Click the Padding flyout button on the property bar, and choose one of the following options:
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Extend — lets you fill the document or selection by extending the color of the start and end nodes |
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Mirror — lets you fill the document or selection by mirroring a gradient on either side of the start and end nodes (applies only to liner gradients) |
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Repeat — lets you fill the document or selection by repeating a gradient on either side of the start and end nodes |
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On the property bar, move the Opacity slider, or type a percentage in the Opacity box.
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Click the Preset flyout button on the property bar, and click Gradients panel . Click one of the gradient order buttons:
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Choose a merge mode from the Merge Mode list box on the property bar. For a detailed explanation of merge modes, see Blending layers by using composite methods.
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Click Window Media Panels Gradients. |
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In the Painter Gradients area, click a gradient fill thumbnail. |
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Click the Brush Selector on the Brush Selector bar. |
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If the Source pop-up menu in the General controls panel (Window Brush Control Panels General) is not available (appears gray), the selected brush category or variant does not support gradients. For example, the Pattern Pens brush category supports gradients. |
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In the General controls panel (Window Brush Control Panels General), choose a dab type from the Dab Type pop-up menu. |
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If the Source pop-up menu in the General controls panel is not available (appears gray), the selected dab type does not support gradients. For example, the Line Airbrush, Projected, and Rendered dab types support gradients. |
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From the Source pop-up menu in the General controls panel, choose one of the following options: |
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Gradient — applies the current gradient across the width of the stroke |
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Gradient Repeat — repeats the current gradient along the length of the stroke |
Painting with a gradient by using Gradient (left) and Gradient Repeat (right)
Brushes using gradients ignore gradient node transparency.
When painting with a gradient, only the Linear gradient type is supported.
Direction matters when you paint with a gradient. Corel Painter flips the gradient when you change direction. To achieve a uniform effect, apply strokes in the same direction.