What tools to use?!

Helps said:

Maybe if you could also link me to some tutorials, it'd be great, too.

I'm sure it takes a lot of practice, I'm sorry if my question sounds silly. I just need an idea where to start and what tools to focus on.

 

Thank you all :)

Hi Helps!

Don't be afraid to ask questions! You are at the Best Forum i ever found, with a very friendly and helpful people are here to help you.

I also learned so many things here!

=> For achieving realistic vector drawings in Corel, and not Bitmaps effects you must learn to use the "Brushes" and also several Macros related to your needs. As Corel Draw evolves more with each version you can do amazing designs without using Bitmaps. But with Vectors only! :-)

You can do this fur vector effect with Brian's Amazing Macro!. ( I gave him the idea and he has developed it into a macro).

I didn't use macros before, but thanks to some Great guys here in the forum, i Love macros now and i can't live without them.

Using the Macros, You can do things you couldn't before with Corel standard tools alone.

• Here is my post  "A Suggestion for a "WOW" effect for the New Corel Draw X7"
• And Here is the development of the idea, on Brian's macro post:  New Free Macro - Feathered Edges on Vector Shapes
• Also check and download 5 vector Media brushes from "Artistic Media Brushes from AHMAD" You can achieve vector water color effects with them. They are excellent brushes! i use them. :-)
• Also Check out this Tutorial from Hendrik Wagenaar on Creating Custom Brushes: "Using Custom Spray Can Shapes from Paint in DRAW Artistic Media"

You can see the results of those brushes and Macros in the first 2 thread posts above.

And don't forget to make a good search here in the forum. You can find real treasures! :-)

I hope this helps you.

~ Evros (CorelXpert)