Create and Save Color Palettes ArtRage offers multiple ways to import and mix up colors, to create temporary or permanent color palettes. From an on the spot Color Sampler tool, to exportable custom Sample collections, there is a flexible range of options to suit all artists. Note: This guide was created in ArtRage 4, so […]
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Add Grids to Canvas and Reference Images Note: Screenshots are from ArtRage 4.5. Accessing the Grid The Grid menu can be opened from the crosshatch symbol that can be found in the top row of buttons or by going to View > Grids. ArtRage 4.5 menu from Windows version This will bring up the Grid […]
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Gradients in ArtRage Any system in ArtRage that makes use of Gradients allows you to either select an existing one from the Gradient Collection, or create a new one using the Gradient Editor. What are Gradients? Gradients are automatically generated color progressions that blend between individual color points over a distance. For example, a Black […]
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ArtRage Paint Symmetry The Paint Symmetry system automatically creates mirrored strokes on the canvas as you paint, and allows control over properties such as how many mirrors are created and the center point of symmetry. Paint Symmetry can be activated and controlled from the Paint Symmetry menu in the Tools Menu. When Symmetry is turned […]
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Stylus Controls ArtRage includes support for two sets of advanced features available with some graphics tablets and stylus based screen input devices: Stylus Properties: Stylus properties such as Pressure, Tilt, and Barrel Rotation. Stylus Recognition: The ability to recognize individual styluses as they are brought close to the tablet. These two sets of features are […]
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ArtRage Toolbox When you’re working on a project that uses a small set of tools you might not want to have the entire interface visible constantly. The ArtRage Toolbox lets you gather a set of tools, colors, and utilities that are relevant to the specific project you’re working on in to a single panel that […]
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Working With Script Files in ArtRage Script Files are a way to record and play back the process of creating a painting so that it can be played back later to reconstruct the painting from a clear canvas, stroke by stroke. Script files are easy to share with other users and can also record annotations, […]
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ArtRage Package Files Package Files are a convenient way to share custom content with other users by gathering items together in to a single file that can then be installed on another computer. Each Package File can contain multiple different types of custom content including Stencils, Stickers, Presets, and even Scripts. Installing a package file […]
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Application Preferences / Keyboard Shortcuts ArtRage provides two main areas of customization that are accessed from the Edit menu: Application Preferences and Keyboard Shortcuts. The Preferences Panel The Preferences Panel presents a series of categories of settings for various elements of the product. To open the panel use the Preferences Panel item in the Edit […]
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ArtRage Image Adjustment / Filters ArtRage provides six default filters for adjusting image colors and adding effects. These can be found under Edit > Filters. Default Filters ArtRage 5 includes built in filters for noise, blur, color editing, warp (liquefy), and cleaning up white backgrounds. Blur Layer, Adjust Layer Colors, and Add Noise were also […]
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