Drawing basic shapes with CorelDRAW

This tip has been written for CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3. While similar features might be available in previous releases the tip will be fully applicable to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 and newer versions only. With CorelDRAW®, drawing basic shapes — such as rectangles, ellipses, polygons, and stars — is quick and easy. All the tools you need are […]

Test your tattoo with CorelDRAW® before making it real on your body

This tutorial shows how you can have a (simulated) preview of your tattoo and make corrections or changes before making it real. Important: Take a high resolution picture of the part of your body where you want to apply the tattoo. In this example only two vector images (a butterfly and floral design), and text were […]

How to Use the Text Tool in CorelDRAW

What You’ll Be Creating In this tutorial you’ll get a proper introduction to the features of the Text Tool and Text Properties docker in CorelDRAW, through the creation of a label design for food products. Get to know how to alter horizontal type, type and edit on a curved path, and type within various shapes. […]

Using paragraph spacing options in CorelDRAW

This tip has been written for CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3. While similar features might be available in previous releases the tip will be fully applicable to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 and newer versions only. You can use the paragraph spacing options in CorelDRAW® to tailor the look of paragraph text in your drawings. When you don’t have a […]

Design a Hipster Barbershop Facebook Cover in CorelDRAW

Get your 30-day free trial now! You will be downloading a 30-day, fully functional trial version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7. This trial is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The 64-bit version has been optimized for those with 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 7. In this tutorial we’ll be creating a […]

How to Create Infographics With Connector Tools in CorelDRAW

What You’ll Be Creating In this tutorial we’ll use some of CorelDRAW’s excellent tools for creating infographics and flowcharts. Using the Connector Tools, found in the Toolbox, we’ll quickly and easily draw lines from various nodes to create a fantastically designed flowchart. You’ll also learn techniques in using the Pen Outline Tool, Attributes Eyedropper, and […]

The incredible CorelDRAW Polygon tool

This was one of the first tutorials ever published on www.CORELCLUB.org, then known as “Anna’s CorelClub Spain”, back in 1996. From that point forward, its success among the “CORELian” audience led me to include it in several books. I have also taught this technique in a number of CorelDRAW courses and workshops. But the moment […]

How to Create an Easy Halloween Pattern in CorelDRAW

What You’ll Be Creating In this beginner tutorial, we’ll combine drawing tools and simple shape-building tools to create a spooky, Halloween-inspired pattern. All three designs within the pattern are formed from basic shapes: circles, squares, and triangles. Fire up CorelDRAW and let’s bring on All Hallows’ Eve! 1. Drawing the Moon Step 1 Start by creating a New Document. […]

Creating a sign with CorelDRAW

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through my process of designing a sign for a local historic home and museum. After discussing the client’s needs and studying the building that they want the sign to match, I start in on my design. During my sit down with the client we discuss things like size and […]

How to Create a Cartoon Holiday Illustration using CorelDRAW

In the following tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a simple fun holiday illustration using basic CorelDraw tools. We’ll go from sketch to rendering in vector. Ho ho ho, here we go! Step 1 Let’s start our work with basic sketch. Don’t pay too much attention to details, the most important thing […]

Create an Art Nouveau-Inspired Robot Design in CorelDRAW

Get your 30-day free trial now! You will be downloading a 30-day, fully functional trial version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7. This trial is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The 64-bit version has been optimized for those with 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 7. In this tutorial we’ll manipulate basic shapes […]

Working with layers in CorelDRAW

Now you can work with layers on individual pages in CorelDRAW, as well as Master layers and Guide layers. If certain pages (such as the cover page) have their own specific content, it often makes sense to use separate layers for this. In the picture above you can see two pages with their own layers. […]

The Curve Tools

Drawing objects in CorelDRAW is accomplished by using a variety of tools found in the Toolbox. In this Tutorial, we will look at the Curve Tool Flyout. The curve tools include: the Freehand tool, the 2-Point Line tool, the Bezier tool, the Artistic Media tool, the Pen tool, the B-Spline tool, the Polyline tool, and […]

How to Use the Mesh Fill Tool in CorelDRAW

The Mesh Fill Tool can be one of the most daunting vector tools no matter the program. In this tutorial we’ll render a simple apple in CorelDRAW and use the Mesh Fill tool to its fullest. We’ll pair it with the Drop Shadow tool and Fountain Filled shapes to create a simple, semi-realistic apple in no […]

How to Create and Use Gradients in CorelDRAW

What You’ll Be Creating In this tutorial you’ll learn how to incorporate various gradient types and styles into an icon design in CorelDRAW. Additionally, you’ll become comfortable with the Interactive Gradient Tool, which allows users to manually set the angle, distribution, and placement of a gradient within an object. Finally, we’ll use Transparency and Merge Mode […]

How to Create a Colorful Brochure for Print Using CorelDRAW

What You’ll Be Creating Get your 30-day free trial now! You will be downloading a 30-day, fully functional trial version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7. This trial is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The 64-bit version has been optimized for those with 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 7. CorelDRAW® is a really […]

CorelDRAW: Basic Drawing Tools

Whether you’re fresh to vector, or you’re an Adobe Illustrator user expanding your vector horizons, learning the basic tools of CorelDRAW is a worthy task. We’re going to start with drawing tools such as the Pen Tool, Freehand Tool and 3-Point Curve Tool, as well as a review of some commonly used dockers and toolbars. 1. The Pen Tool Step 1 Start by creating a New Document […]

Creating a Seasonal Greetings Card with Corel® CONNECT™ and CorelDRAW® X7

Font Playground| Creating a Seasonal Greetings Card with Corel® CONNECT™ and CorelDRAW® X7 In this tutorial I would like to show you how to use the wealth of content included in the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 to quickly create a personal Seasons Greetings card. Step 1. Collecting your assets in Corel CONNECT We are going to […]

Powerful CorelDRAW Shaping Commands for Corner Effects

Fillet/Scallop/Chamfer : Powerful CorelDRAW Shaping Commands for Corner Effects The three new shaping commands available since CorelDRAW X3 enable you to apply corner effects to vector paths, eliminating what would otherwise be a time-consuming manual operation. You can now instantly apply fillet, scallop, and chamfer shaping commands to create curved, reverse-curved, or beveled effects at specified distances […]