1- Type your text and then convert it to curves by pressing Ctrl + Q.

After converting to curves your text will no longer be editable. Make sure you save a copy of your text object before converting to curves.

2- With your converted “text” object selected, switch to the Artistic Medial Tool (Toolbox > Artistic Media or ‘I’).

3- On the Property Bar choose the Brush and choose Texture in the Category drop-down list.

4- Sample the different brushes in the Texture category for varying effects. 

Tip provided by Richard Reilly, Graphic Designer and CorelDRAW Master.

  • I opened CD X8 as soon as I read this great tip - I added a duplicate text with a fill of black sent to the back the top text with the Texture media and filled it with white looks like the edges were painted and still wet. A great look thanks for the idea!