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From the lens ArtRage Painting - the real paint of digital art .

  • SimplyTonjia Apr 1, 2012 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    i wil absolutely try ArtRage. Thanks for such a detailed article.
  • Goodhairsaloncards Mar 2, 2012 @ 8:55 am | delete
    Yes, I plan to buy it for my birthday. That will probably be the only day my family leaves me alone to enjoy my day. Cheers.
  • PerfectangelBlossom Jan 5, 2012 @ 5:25 am | delete
    1. can you smudge in artrage 2?
    2. how to make a perfect circle when d circle shape i want is not in d stencil. i want a bit of oval-ish circle i tried to use the stencil wit many circles (diff types) i tried to rotate, move & resize. it's still not the shape i want.
    3. any website/resources u can give me that has tutorials on how to draw(all sort of stuff) tht is compatible with artrage (like dragoart, but its not compatible)
    4. can u make an artwork look 3d @ artrage 2?
    5. which one is better artrage 2 or artrage studio pro
    i use artrage 2 full ver.
    tq n sry.
  • Flynn_the_Cat Jan 5, 2012 @ 8:09 am | delete
    1. You smudge with the palette knife, there are different options for the type of smudge/smearing you want.

    2. If you can't find the 'right' stencil, you can try making another circle then Transforming the whole layer to stretch it a bit.

    3. Start here http://www.squidoo.com/artrage-tutorials-and-resources here http://www.artrageus.net/ and http://www.artrage.com/artrage-tutorials.html

    4. Depends what you mean. If your paint is thick enough, it will look like 'real' thick paint.

    5. I like ArtRage 2 for sketching and introducing new people, Studio Pro for finicky bits and finishing off paintings.
  • PerfectangelBlossom Jan 5, 2012 @ 5:19 am | delete
    Hey, I've some Qs to ask:
    1. How do you make a perfect circle when you can't find the circle shape u want in d stencils?
    -I want something a bit oval I already tried using d stencil wit many kinds of circle. but it's not d one i want. I tried to rotate, move n resize still cant find the matching shape.
    2. How do u make a perfect curve like the way u can @ sumo paint?
    3. can you smudge the paint in artrage 2
    4. which one is better artrage studio/ studio pro or artrage 2?
    im using artrage 2.
  • Flynn_the_Cat Jan 5, 2012 @ 8:11 am | delete
    And answering one more question here... For 'perfect' lines and curves and shapes, you basically have to use the stencils. ArtRage Studio Pro offers more image editing tools (rather than just 'realistic painting tools') including a selection tool and more stencils. Or you could do it in another program and then import the shape into ArtRage to paint it.
  • unholyscribe Dec 23, 2011 @ 7:09 am | delete
    Interesting lens. . .I use photoshop at the moment but have always had my eye on Art Rage.
  • YellowHammer Nov 14, 2011 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    I may give the trial version a try. I do have Photoshop, but ArtRage seems to mimic natural painting style a bit more. Thanks for the lens, this may be a good discovery for me.
  • mamabush Oct 11, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
    I just downloaded the free version for my son. He's going to love this! Thanks!
  • aesta1 Oct 6, 2011 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Haven't done any digital painting so this is interesting. Blessed.
  • cdevries Sep 29, 2011 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    A really useful Lens! I've been using Photoshop in a cut-n-paste collage sort of way, but painting with it isn't too great. ArtRage looks fascinating! Squid Angel blessed.
  • marlysalt Aug 18, 2011 @ 8:58 am | delete
    hi i was playing around with the program, and i cant figure out how to move the stencil or even control where to put it. if theres a tutorial in the program, then please direct me towards that. and sorry for the newb question.
  • Flynn_the_Cat Aug 19, 2011 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    Hi Marly

    The stencil should have a green 'pin' holding it in place. Hover the cursor over that and a little arrow symbol will pop up. To move it, just click on the stencil when the arrows are showing, hold the mouse button down and drag it to where you want it.

    It will let you rotate it if you hold ALT down. If you hold down CTRL, you can resize it.

    There's a tutorial here - http://www.squidoo.com/ArtRage-Tutorials-and-Resources (and links to lots more)
  • Flynn_the_Cat Aug 26, 2011 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Whoops - left out an important step (it's just so automatic for me!) you have to right +click on the stencil to drag it :D
  • KarenCookieJar Jul 4, 2011 @ 7:01 pm | delete
    Looks like a cool program... You also win the award for the longest lens I've ever been to =)
  • smartrich22 Jun 12, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    Very artistic Lens.. so deep,, just an awesome!
  • Believe2255 Feb 9, 2011 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for all the info.
  • EuroSquid Jan 24, 2011 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    Hi Flynn: First, I love your art and this is a great resource. Blessed!

    Second I was reading what you wrote about ArtRage with a great deal of interest, until I saw the sentence that you need to be able to paint in real life, so that is that. I can not. I am pretty good with photoshop. As you said, that was a steep learning curve. Is there any art softwear which will let you turn out decent art, which is easy to learn and does not require prior knowledge of painting?
  • Flynn_the_Cat Jan 25, 2011 @ 4:26 am | delete
    Hahaha, you mean magic?

    Well, if you like Photoshop, then GIMP, Paint.Net and the newest Microsoft Paint are all pretty good (in descending levels of difficulty/quality). If you're willing to pay, I have *heard* good things about Corel. ArtRage does has something to offer non-painters; stencils, collages, textures that you can't get elsewhere, for example. Really, I just have to suggest trying the free version and seeing if you like the feel.
  • WildFacesGallery Jan 6, 2011 @ 7:04 am | delete
    You make really excellent and thorough tutorials.
  • Maryam Oct 1, 2010 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    <3 <3 <3
  • paperfacets Sep 14, 2010 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    This looks exciting. Something new to me. I will be back to read this more closely.
  • GimletEye Feb 25, 2010 @ 2:37 am | delete
    So little time, so much to learn! I have just started to learn to draw (again) and use Gimp. I will keep ArtRage in mind when I make progress. I very much like shiny things and want to be able to create them myself! :-)
  • palaceofglass Nov 8, 2009 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    I've enjoyed my time spent reading your lens. Very informative and interesting style! 5 stars from me.
    Plz visit my lens on Decorative Glass
  • aj2008 Nov 8, 2009 @ 1:47 am | delete
    OK - you HAVE convinced me. Am downloading the trial version of ArtRage NOW!

    Then I'll be back ;)

    SquidAngel Blessings for such an educational and honest lens.
  • Niche4you Oct 9, 2009 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Hi,
    Dont know much about art rage, but know a little bit more now due to the very informative lens, there is an art in this as there is almost everything else we say.

    Thanks
  • Superwife Sep 30, 2009 @ 8:10 am | delete
    beautiful and very interesting!
  • AbbasAbedi Jun 7, 2009 @ 8:05 am | delete
    Excellent Lens. 5*

    If you get a chance check out my Instant Stress Management lens.
  • MobyD Jun 5, 2009 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Thanks for lensrolling my Corel Painter 11 lens!

    This lens is extremely well done, so I gave it five stars, favorited it, lensrolled it back to my Corel lens and gave it a Squid Angel thumbs up!
  • May 7, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    I was looking for more info before buying this, and I have to say, this is one of the best lenses I've ever seen. You've inspired me to make my lenses better.
  • spirituality Apr 19, 2009 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Blessed by a squidangel :)
  • Flynn_the_Cat Apr 19, 2009 @ 12:47 pm | in reply to a_willow | delete
    ...oh wow. THANK you!

    >.> hurry up tomorrow, I want to seeeeee!
  • a_willow Apr 19, 2009 @ 8:41 am | delete
    This lens is fun, educational and beautiful. And blessed by angel! :)
  • Tipi Feb 13, 2009 @ 7:03 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens! :))
  • allinfoisfree Jan 21, 2009 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    I'm not much of an artist, but I do have an appriceation and you have some awesome stuff here! Thanks! 5 *'s
  • Jan 18, 2009 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    wow..the details of that dress were done such masterfully.. i have tried and tried to attepmt a digitally painted peice but always end up quiting... this lens makes we want to give it one more shot.
  • whittakerart Jan 9, 2009 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    Interesting Program... I'm an artist myself.

    http://www.zazzle.com/whittakerart
  • Stazjia Jan 8, 2009 @ 8:33 am | delete
    Very comprehensive lens on ArtRage. Welcome to the Art & Design Group.
  • spirituality Jan 4, 2009 @ 5:30 am | delete
    Some great tips for artrage. If I ever get back to using it, I'll remember this :)
  • dannystaple Jan 1, 2009 @ 7:15 am | delete
    Hmm a very detailed lens. I will have to give artrage a go - see what it can add to my own drawings.
  • dustytoes Dec 31, 2008 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Wow, this lens is way over my head (I draw with a pencil :-}...but very interesting...and a place to learn! You've included lots of good info and I enjoyed browsing it.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Dec 31, 2008 @ 7:58 am | delete
    I've never used ArtRage, but it looks like fun
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • SherryHolderHunt Dec 30, 2008 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Thank you for all the great info. I've been wanting to get a tablet and pen. I have bookmarked your lens for reference. Favorited and 5*s
  • Dec 30, 2008 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    Great review and tutorial, especially for one of your first lenses! I look forward to more.
  • cappuccino136 Dec 30, 2008 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I use GIMP for my simple little drawings, but ArtRage looks nice and sounds easy to use from your instructions. I wish you would put more of your own art on this lens. I checked out your DevianArt gallery and you have some beautiful stuff!
  • Fashmir Dec 28, 2008 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for linking to my tutorials. I am pleased to see what you are doing for ArtRage and the wider art community.
  • PattB Nov 18, 2008 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    Thanks for introducing me to ArtRage! I haven't used any Digital art programs since I used Painter V way back when, about 12 years ago, in a Surface Design Program. Can't wait to try out ArtRage...

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