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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The applications and features described in this tutorial require CorelDRAW Graphics Suite or newer to be installed. The most common way to create a layout is to use guidelines to help you align all the elements in the document. But when you need to change the layout, e.g. to add an extra row of pictures, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Envelope (Control F7) – Cool Tricks with Paragraph Text in CorelDRAW These days, there’s no excuse for churning out plain-looking text layouts. With CorelDRAW®, there are so many ways you can make text more interesting to read, it’s a shame not to take advantage of them. Let’s explore a few tricks that you can use […]
