I talked about how much I enjoy using Paint Shop Pro from Corel, but they also make some other cool graphics applications as well.  Another one that comes to mind is Painter X.  The easiest way for me to describe Painter X is that it is a digital painting studio, with the ability to replicate traditional painting at incredible levels.

Painter has always been known to be the top solution for creating digital art, and Painter X improves on that with additions such as the RealBristle Painting System, new composition tools, enhanced photo painting tools, and much more.

While a tablet such as one from Wacom isn’t required, you will definitely get the best experience out of Painter X by using one.  I have been using it with a lower-end Wacom tablet, and I can just imagine what something like a Cintiq can do with it. 

If you need a simpler solution, Painter Essentials 4 is also available, and leans more toward everyday consumers than graphic artists.  But if you need or want total power when it comes to digital art, then there is nothing better than Painter X.

You can get more information about Corel Painter X here, and it’s also available for purchase on Impulse.