[DannyRaphael]

For $99, it looks like it could be a cost effective way to get started with Painter-like functionality.

Quickie PC Mag review:
* http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1865556,00.asp

Let's Go Digital:
* http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news...tory_4685.html

PhotoReview.com
* http://www.photoreview.com.au/Articl...22/Default.htm

Painter Essentials 3 vs. Painter IX side-by-side feature comparison (.pdf format)
* http://www.corel.com/content/pdf/pe3..._IX_Matrix.pdf

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When comparing the two it would be easy to be blown away by how many more brush styles Painter IX has, but many people I know use less than a dozen brushes (a core group of favorites). So, don't let the brush option difference be a showstopper.

Although I have not seen Essentials, don't hesitate to ask questions on features. I (or someone) will be glad to give an opinion on importance.

~Danny~

[Alcar]

I have an email from Corel saying that Painter Essentials 3 is available for download for $69 until 11/30.05. Has anyone had any experience with this program?
Alan

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Alcar

I have an email from Corel saying that Painter Essentials 3 is available for download for $69 until 11/30.05. Has anyone had any experience with this program?
Alan

Alan:

I sent you the e-mail address of someone who recently got Essentials 3 and seems to like it a lot. Don't hesitate to ask him all the questions you like.

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(sorry... out of respect for this guy's privacy, I won't be posting his e-mail address on the forum)