My Geek Notes

Well, I’ve had a little free time here in “NorCal” – and I’ve spent some of that free time messing around with Art Rage 2. I’m continually being impressed by the programs ease of use and it’s robustness. When you first sit down with Art Rage 2 - I’d suggest you take the time to read the keyboard shortcuts and even edit them if you’re so inclined.

After you’re comfortable with where things are – practice with the different tools and adjust the controls of each tool to get a feeling for what can be accomplished. Personally I like to use the paint brush with 50% pressure, 65% thinners & 80% loading. Those settings simulate gauche or a thick watercolor.

I still can’t believe this program is only $20 bucks!? I’ve found it to be most enjoyable!

Anyway, below is an image entitled “A Northern California Summer” that I painted in 30 - 45 minutes with Art Rage 2.

Take care,
Ikeman

ArtRage 2 is a free digital painting application that allows you to use a handful of tools that mimic the real thing. The free version let’s you save and print as much as you’d like. Pay $20 bucks and you’ll gain a few extra tools with the ability to edit and fine tune those tools… not to mention several other features that are disabled in the free version.

If you don’t want to drop several hundred dollars on Painter X yet still want that real media look and feel than this is the software for you!

I played around with ArtRage 2 a little last night and was very impressed!