The following brushes were created for use in Corel Painter IX. Like any tool, I imagine they'll take some getting used to, but I hope you enjoy using them as much as I do. I do in fact, use them quite extensively. Feel free to send me an email if you like them, have any suggestions, or notice any problems with their functionality. But, please, do not distribute these brushes -- that's the terms of the deal. They're free, but each and every download should come from this page, and no one may use the brushes for any purpose beyond private use.
How to Install
Close Painter. Expand the zip file directly into your Painter/Brushes/Painter Brushes folder. On most systems that folder is C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Painter IX\Brushes\Painter Brushes
You should see a new category called "C.Houghton's" next time you open Painter.
Download link is down below. Read a bit about the brushes on your way.
The Scratchy Sculptor - All purpose crosshatch-style painter.
This is certainly my favorite brush. I recommend frequent color changes (using the alt-click method) along with an even crosshatch. Using this brush you can get a blended look without blurring. I do all my modeling work with this while zoomed in rather close. Let me know if you find this brush working well for you -- I'm curious.
Just Plein Quick - Speedy Tweaked Artist Oil
This brush is low-processor, and it moves smoothly no matter how large the brush size. There's a nice dab, thick-to-thin pressure, and a semi-constant flow of paint that I really enjoy. There's also just a touch of HSV variance to give the stroke a just-mixed sort of look. The 'Plein' comes from Plein Air. When painting plein air, this is the digital brush I wish I had on hand while I spend my time playing with actual oil paint.
Just Plein Empty - Artist Oil's based blender.
This is the "Just Plein Quick" brush without any paint on it. It's like using a bristle blender. It seems more painterly and closer to the real thing than some ready-made blenders like Just Add Water. You can see a quick before and after in the pic above.
The Sketchy Tendril - Expressive Sketching Pencil
This takes a light hand and some getting used to. Once you're used to it though, it's a smooth way to tackle a sketch. I made this with the intention of drawing very deliberate pencil strokes. If your hand gets ahead of you, you can find the results too unpredictable. This is also great for strands of hair etc...
Pressure Pits - Texture Brush
This is a texture brush that responds very well to pressure. Start out with a light hand and work up to a heavy dab. The brush is based upon a scan of a small section of orange peel. It's great for lots of stuff beyond citrus though.
The Hermes Marker - Sketching Marker
One has to watch out for the build-up with this, but the line quality and responsiveness of this brush has grown on me over time. It's useful for sketching, especially with a light touch.
The WC Crutch - Quick and Simple DWC Coloring
This is the tool I turn to when I want to quickly color a digital sketch. It gets the job done without a lot of fuss. It works well as an opaque cover that nonetheless appears rather transparent, giving the impression of deliberate color.
ok, here you go
C.Houghton's_Painter_Brushes_v1.1.zip
Right-click and Save-As or just run it. Follow extract instruction up above.
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