Corel has been sending "The Painter's Canvas" updates since Painter IX came out.
Here are the links for the past several months. Each usually has 2-3 "how to" pretty decent articles on how to use a Painter IX feature or create an arty effect.
While many topics address Painter IX features, many apply to previous versions as well.
http://www.corel.com/painterix/commu...etter/2005-02/
* Using the clone brushes
* Jeremy Sutton: creating a painting
http://www.corel.com/painterix/commu...etter/2005-01/
* Using textures
http://www.corel.com/painterix/commu...etter/2004-12/
* Using Quick Clone
http://www.corel.com/painterix/commu...etter/2004-11/
* Using Painter IX with Photoshop
http://www.corel.com/painterix/commu...etter/2004-10/
* Artists' Oils
* Optimizing Painter IX