With the new Lens Object Gaussian Blur, now also available from the Object Manager Docker, we have an increase in non-destructive image editing possibilities. Open any image (I’m using a photo), and go to: Object > Create > New Lens > Gaussian Blur. (Or you can click on the New Lens icon at the bottom of the Object Manager docker and choose Gaussian Blur from the list). You can easily change the amount of blur applied via the Opacity slider. Your can also apply a Merge Mode effect in the Object Manager Docker, adding more interesting, favorable non-destructive image editing to your photo. You can always go back and forth and change, edit etc. You can use the Eraser tool (Toolbox > Eraser tool or ‘X’), to erase and knock-out parts of the Gaussian Blur object if you like. Both effects have been applied to the photo below. 

Tip provided by Stefan Lindblad, CorelDRAW Master, Illustrator, Graphic Designer & Artist.