CorelDRAW Art & Artistry
by Corel Corporation Staff
Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0072118792
CorelDRAW Art & Artistry is a remarkable showcase of award-winning digital artwork. The book has 215 large, full-color, glossy pages featuring designs from the 1997 Corel World Design Contest. It's not a book to be read through once and then put on a shelf, it's one you'll want to keep close by and thumb through time and time again when you're in need of inspiration.
The first section features each of the Grand Prize winners along with the winning artwork and a brief description. The next section features the monthly winners in various categories. There is a "How To . . ." section, where the creators of several previous winning images describe their techniques in great detail, from conception all the way through to the final image. In the "Tips & Tricks" section you'll find 30 step-by-step, illustrated lessons for CorelDRAW, Corel Photo-Paint and CorelDream 3D. The next section features every entry to the Corel World Design Contest. The last section introduces you to the features and benefits of all the Corel software products.
The accompanying CD-ROM includes a trial version of the CorelDRAW 8 suite, an interactive presentation of the winning entries, a tour of Corel's products and high-resolution copies of all the images in the book. Each entry in CorelDRAW Art & Artistry includes the image's file name so you can easily find and view the images on the CD. If you already own CorelDRAW, you're sure to be motivated by what is in this book. If you've not yet purchased the software or you're considering an upgrade, the included trial version will help you make the choice.
All in all, CorelDRAW Art & Artistry is more than just a how-to guide. It is an inspiring visual tour, revealing what can be accomplished when you push this graphics powerhouse to the limits of your imagination. It will motivate you beyond traditional graphic design and the tips and techniques will empower you to begin producing outstanding digital artistry.
Sue Chastain, your Guide for Graphics Software
