About Lesson
Creating a Custom Rainbow Brush in CorelDRAW
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Create a Rainbow Gradient:
- Draw a rectangle.
- Fill it with a linear gradient using the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet).
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Convert to Bitmap:
- Right-click on the rectangle and select “Convert to Bitmap.”
- Choose a high resolution for the bitmap image.
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Create a Brush:
- Open the Artistic Media docker (Window > Dockers > Effects > Artistic Media).
- Click the “Create New Brush” button.
- Select the bitmap image as the brush source.
- Adjust brush settings (size, spacing, angle) as desired.
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Save the Brush:
- Click the “Save Artistic Media Stroke” icon.
- Give your brush a name and save it for future use.
Tips:
- Experiment: Try different gradient orientations and bitmap resolutions for unique brush effects.
- Opacity: Adjust the opacity of the brush stroke for varying intensity.
- Blending Modes: Experiment with different blending modes to achieve unique color effects.
By following these steps, you can create a vibrant and versatile rainbow brush in CorelDRAW for a wide range of creative applications.