http://www.paintshopblog.com Resources, Tutorials, Tips, News, and Downloads Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:16:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Corel has released the highly anticipated Paint Shop Photo Pro X3 today along with Corel VideoStudio Pro X3. If you want to try PSP X3 out you can click here to download a fully functional 30 day trial of PaintShopPro X3 directly from Corel. My new copy of PSP X3 is ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2010/01/26/corel-paint-shop-photo-pro-x3-released-today/ In this tutorial we are going to learn how to create round corners in Corel Paint Shop Pro X2. We are also going to apply an optional soft/faded edge effect. I have had several people request this tutorial, including my wife. Apparently creating rounded edges in Paint Shop Pro and/or ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/09/22/how-to-create-round-corners-in-corel-paint-shop-pro-x2-and-how-to-create-soft-edges/ In this tutorial we are going to learn how to create a logo using Corel Paint Shop Pro X2. We are going to build an ATI logo from scratch. Many of the techniques used in this tutorial can also be applied when creating desktop backgrounds, dvd covers, book covers, magazines, ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/09/17/how-to-create-a-logo-in-corel-paint-shop-pro-x2/ In the this tutorial we are going to learn how to make a simple Baseball or Sports Card Template in Corel Paint Shop Pro. Photoshop and Gimp users should be able to easily follow along as well. This is a very easy tutorial to complete. More experienced users will ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/06/16/how-to-create-a-baseball-card-template-in-paint-shop-pro/ Paintshopblog.com (PSB) welcomes your participation in our Discussion Forums. Our forums are  brand new and always open to new comers. We hope to build a large community of Paint Shop Pro users, that can come together to share their expertise, learn new things, make friends, and/or simply show their support ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/02/27/paintshop-blog-welcomes-your-participation-in-your-new-discussion-forums/ In this tutorial you are going to learn how to use displacement maps to create realistic looking overlay effects that appear to be actually painted onto the surface. Displacement maps simply follow the contour of any texture, and then produces natural looking distortion effects on the layer above it. ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/02/06/how-to-use-displacement-maps-to-create-realistic-overlay-effects-in-corel-paint-shop-pro/ Here is a fun tutorial that your kids are sure to enjoy. In this tutorial I will teach you how to create a basic clown with Paint Shop Pro using a photo of your kids, relatives, or even yourself. This is my first attempt creating a clown, and it's far ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/01/20/how-to-create-a-clown-makeover-using-paint-shop-pro/ In this video tutorial you will learn how to apply digital tattoo's using Paint Shop Pro. Have you ever considered getting a permanent tattoo? If so, you can use this technique to "try on" some digital tattoos. That way you can see if you like them before they become, ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/01/07/how-to-apply-digital-tattoos-using-paint-shop-pro/ Here's a quick little text tutorial that will demonstrate how to add text to curved paths (or any path) using Paint Shop Pro. You can create your own paths and/or trace a path on an image using the pen tool, or use the preset shapes built into Paint Shop Pro. ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2009/01/06/how-to-add-text-to-curved-paths-or-any-path-using-paint-shop-pro/ In this tutorial we are going to learn how to make a homemade Christmas card using Corel Paint Shop Pro. As an added bonus, I have created an in-depth Christmas holiday makeover tutorial. If you are not interested in making the Christmas Card, but still want to learn how to ... http://www.paintshopblog.com/2008/12/17/how-to-create-a-homemade-christmas-card-using-paint-shop-pro-with-a-detailed-holiday-makeover-tutorial-included/