Creating Art Work from Scratch in PhotoImpact
Tutorials and techniques in PhotoImpact for creating custom designs, artwork, and clip art from scratch.
Creating Sparkles
An easy way to create a sparkle in PhotoImpact 4.2.
An easy way to create a sparkle in PhotoImpact 4.2.
Crack in the Wall
Create a cracked wall effect in PI 4.2.
Create a cracked wall effect in PI 4.2.
Cleaning Up Line Art
A quick and easy way to smooth the edges of line art images using gaussian blur and tone map in PI 4.2.
A quick and easy way to smooth the edges of line art images using gaussian blur and tone map in PI 4.2.
Angels In The Sky
Angels floating on a bubble. Created in PhotoImpact 6.
Angels floating on a bubble. Created in PhotoImpact 6.
Baby Angel Bear
Create this cute angel bear with PhotoImpact 6.
Create this cute angel bear with PhotoImpact 6.
Beaded Curtain
An intermediate to advanced tutorial for creating a beaded curtain in PI 6.
An intermediate to advanced tutorial for creating a beaded curtain in PI 6.
Birdcage
Draw a birdcage. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a birdcage. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Birdhouse Kit
Decorate this lovely little birdhouse to suit yourself. The parts are ready-made so you can concentrate on the giving it a personalized look. Comes complete with a second kit to make your own bird. You add the colors, shading, shadows, etc.
Decorate this lovely little birdhouse to suit yourself. The parts are ready-made so you can concentrate on the giving it a personalized look. Comes complete with a second kit to make your own bird. You add the colors, shading, shadows, etc.
Birthday Clown
For a birthday card or the Web. PhotoImpact 6.
For a birthday card or the Web. PhotoImpact 6.
Bloomin' Daffodils
This tutorial will teach you how to create a daffodil and leaves using easily edited path shapes which can be used in future images you do and although the instructions are primarily for PI 7, I'm certain it can be done in PI 6 too.
This tutorial will teach you how to create a daffodil and leaves using easily edited path shapes which can be used in future images you do and although the instructions are primarily for PI 7, I'm certain it can be done in PI 6 too.
Bonsai Tree
How to draw a Bonsai tree with PhotoImpact 6.
How to draw a Bonsai tree with PhotoImpact 6.
Christmas Candle-Bridge
Create a "candle bridge" in PhotoImpact 6 with this beginner level tutorial.
Create a "candle bridge" in PhotoImpact 6 with this beginner level tutorial.
Christmas Mouse
Beginner to intermediate for PhotoImpact 7 or 8.
Beginner to intermediate for PhotoImpact 7 or 8.
Christmas Paper Chains
Create a paper chain image in PhotoImpact 6, 7, or 8. Beginner level. Uses Path Drawing Tool, Path Edit, Transform Tools.
Create a paper chain image in PhotoImpact 6, 7, or 8. Beginner level. Uses Path Drawing Tool, Path Edit, Transform Tools.
Christmas Party Cracker
Draw a Christmas party cracker using PhotoImpact 7. Beginner/Intermediate level.
Draw a Christmas party cracker using PhotoImpact 7. Beginner/Intermediate level.
Christmas Pudding
Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8.
Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8.
Christmas Tree
"A very simple yet pretty Christmas tree designed with the newer user in mind. Step by step instructions with examples each step of the way. This technique can be used for other applications too."
"A very simple yet pretty Christmas tree designed with the newer user in mind. Step by step instructions with examples each step of the way. This technique can be used for other applications too."
Clumsy Lil Snowman
Create this country snowman clip art with PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Create this country snowman clip art with PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Collage Landscaping for Beginners
PhotoImpact give us some great fills that are often forgotten about, so about this tutorial concentrates on using some of those fills to create a collage type landscape. Version 7.
PhotoImpact give us some great fills that are often forgotten about, so about this tutorial concentrates on using some of those fills to create a collage type landscape. Version 7.
Compact Disc
Create a compact disc with this beginner tutorial for PhotoImpact 8.
Create a compact disc with this beginner tutorial for PhotoImpact 8.
Country Angel Kit
Create a country angel with this kit of basic shapes. Add your own color, shadow, and texture to decorate. Version 6.
Create a country angel with this kit of basic shapes. Add your own color, shadow, and texture to decorate. Version 6.
Country Gate Tutorial
Beginner to intermediate for PhotoImpact 7.
Beginner to intermediate for PhotoImpact 7.
Crinoline Lady
Hoop skirts, hat, parasol, and braids for these lovely ladies. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Hoop skirts, hat, parasol, and braids for these lovely ladies. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Crocus
Draw a crocus flower using the Path Drawing Tool, Path Edit Tools, Paintbrush, Transform Tools, and Retouch Tools (Burn & Dodge). Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a crocus flower using the Path Drawing Tool, Path Edit Tools, Paintbrush, Transform Tools, and Retouch Tools (Burn & Dodge). Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Cuddly Bunny Kit
This little guy comes with all the parts ready-made and waiting for you to color, add textures, etc. Download the kit and start creating your very own cuddly cyber bunny today!
This little guy comes with all the parts ready-made and waiting for you to color, add textures, etc. Download the kit and start creating your very own cuddly cyber bunny today!
Dartboard & Darts
Draw a darboard and darts. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 7 or 8.
Draw a darboard and darts. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 7 or 8.
Dolphin
Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 6, 7 or 8.
Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 6, 7 or 8.
Easy Flowering Plants
Create a virtual garden using the Path Drawing Tool, Line & Arrow Tool, EasyPalette/Wrap Gallery/Bend Text, Paint Tools/Paintbrush, Retouch tools/Burn/Dodge (optional), Transform Tools. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Create a virtual garden using the Path Drawing Tool, Line & Arrow Tool, EasyPalette/Wrap Gallery/Bend Text, Paint Tools/Paintbrush, Retouch tools/Burn/Dodge (optional), Transform Tools. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Easy Lace Heart
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6.
Electric Table Fan
Draw and animate a fan using the Outline Drawing Tool, Path Drawing Tool, Object Paint Eraser, Copy Rotate, Path Edit Tools, Retouch Tools/Blur & Burn, Transform Tools, and Gif Animator (optional). Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw and animate a fan using the Outline Drawing Tool, Path Drawing Tool, Object Paint Eraser, Copy Rotate, Path Edit Tools, Retouch Tools/Blur & Burn, Transform Tools, and Gif Animator (optional). Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Etched Glass Bowl
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6, 7 or 8.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6, 7 or 8.
Faberge Egg
Create a Faberge egg in PhotoImpact with stand glass door and background.
Create a Faberge egg in PhotoImpact with stand glass door and background.
Fancy Cabinet
Draw this fancy cabinet with PhotoImpact 6.
Draw this fancy cabinet with PhotoImpact 6.
Favorite Old Basket
This beginners tutorial shows you how to create a image of a basket in PhotoImpact 6.
This beginners tutorial shows you how to create a image of a basket in PhotoImpact 6.
Feather
How to draw a feather in PhotoImpact 6.
How to draw a feather in PhotoImpact 6.
Friendship Plant Tutorial
Make a friendship plant for your best 'bud.' Intermediate Level.
Make a friendship plant for your best 'bud.' Intermediate Level.
Gazebo
Draw a gazebo in PhotoImpact. Intermediate level. Written for version 8; probably compatible with 6 and 7.
Draw a gazebo in PhotoImpact. Intermediate level. Written for version 8; probably compatible with 6 and 7.
Gingerbread House
From Stephanie Baker-Thomas: "Make one yourself with a custom edited Path, the new Freehand tool and very cool new Material Gallery presets."
From Stephanie Baker-Thomas: "Make one yourself with a custom edited Path, the new Freehand tool and very cool new Material Gallery presets."
Girl Bunny Kit
Make your very own loveable little girl bunny using a downloadable kit. The shapes are pre-made. You add the colors, shading, shadows, etc.
Make your very own loveable little girl bunny using a downloadable kit. The shapes are pre-made. You add the colors, shading, shadows, etc.
Glass Bottles
Beginner tutorial for creating glass bottles with PhotoImpact 6.
Beginner tutorial for creating glass bottles with PhotoImpact 6.
Gold & Enamel Bowl
Create a decorative bowl. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Create a decorative bowl. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Grandfather's Clock
Draw a grandfather clock with PhotoImpact 6, and then animate it.
Draw a grandfather clock with PhotoImpact 6, and then animate it.
Halloween Pumpkin
Draw a Halloween pumpkin, then add animation if you like. PhotoImpact 6.
Draw a Halloween pumpkin, then add animation if you like. PhotoImpact 6.
Halloween Treat Bags
Beginner to intermediate for PhotoImpact 7.
Beginner to intermediate for PhotoImpact 7.
Hearts & Arrow Pin
Draw a double heart and arrow pin for your valentine. Uses the Path Drawing Tool, Path Edit Tools, Object Paint Eraser, Transform Tools, and EasyPalette. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a double heart and arrow pin for your valentine. Uses the Path Drawing Tool, Path Edit Tools, Object Paint Eraser, Transform Tools, and EasyPalette. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Hourglass
Draw an hourglass with this intermediate tutorial for PhotoImpact 6 and up.
Draw an hourglass with this intermediate tutorial for PhotoImpact 6 and up.
Inlaid Pedestal Table
Build a table using the Path Drawing Tool, Trace, Outline Drawing Tool, Transform Tools, EasyPalette/Wrap Gallery/Path Wrap, Button Designer, and Format/Brightness & Contrast. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Build a table using the Path Drawing Tool, Trace, Outline Drawing Tool, Transform Tools, EasyPalette/Wrap Gallery/Path Wrap, Button Designer, and Format/Brightness & Contrast. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
iPod and Speakers Tutorial
Draw an iPod player and speakers with PhotoImpact 12.
Draw an iPod player and speakers with PhotoImpact 12.
Lacquered Jewelry Box
How to draw a decorative jewelry box with PhotoImpact 6.
How to draw a decorative jewelry box with PhotoImpact 6.
Lotus Leaf Fan
Create an oriental style fan with this beginner tutorial for PhotoImpact 7 and up.
Create an oriental style fan with this beginner tutorial for PhotoImpact 7 and up.
Making Candy
"Learn how to create realistic looking candy that you can use in other projects, especially those for Easter, Valentine's Day, Mother's day, and birthdays. This is a very simple tutorial designed to familiarize you with some of the tools in PhotoImpact and how to add bumpy effects to your images." Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
"Learn how to create realistic looking candy that you can use in other projects, especially those for Easter, Valentine's Day, Mother's day, and birthdays. This is a very simple tutorial designed to familiarize you with some of the tools in PhotoImpact and how to add bumpy effects to your images." Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Making Candy
Make your own delicious calorie-free cyber candies! Chocolates and mints - always a temptation. This is an extremely simple tutorial designed for the PI beginner. Version 6
Make your own delicious calorie-free cyber candies! Chocolates and mints - always a temptation. This is an extremely simple tutorial designed for the PI beginner. Version 6
Maypole
Draw a maypole complete with a flower bouquet and ribbons. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a maypole complete with a flower bouquet and ribbons. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Metal Mesh Bin Tutorial
Draw a metal mesh bin from scratch with PhotoImpact.
Draw a metal mesh bin from scratch with PhotoImpact.
Oriental Fan
Create an oriental fan in PhotoImpact Version 6. Level: Beginners - Main Tools Used: Path Tool, Easy Palette/Wrap - Path Wrap.
Create an oriental fan in PhotoImpact Version 6. Level: Beginners - Main Tools Used: Path Tool, Easy Palette/Wrap - Path Wrap.
Ornamental Gates
Draw a golden gate. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a golden gate. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Paintbox
An advanced tutorial for creating a paintbox and brush in PhotoImpact 8.
An advanced tutorial for creating a paintbox and brush in PhotoImpact 8.
Painting Apples
Learn how to paint an apple from scratch. Also see the tutorials to paint a pear, peach, and grapes.
Learn how to paint an apple from scratch. Also see the tutorials to paint a pear, peach, and grapes.
Painting Hair
This tutorial is a step-by-step process for painting hair. For Ulead PhotoImpact 6 and 7.
This tutorial is a step-by-step process for painting hair. For Ulead PhotoImpact 6 and 7.
Patchwork Heart Cushion (Pillow)
Learn to draw a pillow with a patchwork quilt design and tasselled corners. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Learn to draw a pillow with a patchwork quilt design and tasselled corners. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Peppermint Candy
Create peppermint candy canes with this beginner tutorial for PI 8.
Create peppermint candy canes with this beginner tutorial for PI 8.
Personalized Dog Bone
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Perspective Drawing/Bedroom
For experienced PhotoImpact users, this exercise shows you how to get things into perspective with a single vanishing point.
For experienced PhotoImpact users, this exercise shows you how to get things into perspective with a single vanishing point.
Perspective Drawing/House
For experienced PhotoImpact users, this exercise shows you how to get things into perspective with a single vanishing point.
For experienced PhotoImpact users, this exercise shows you how to get things into perspective with a single vanishing point.
Photo Key Tag
Learn to draw the key, the acrylic photo tag, and join them with a ball chain. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Learn to draw the key, the acrylic photo tag, and join them with a ball chain. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Pinecones
Make some pinecones to decorate your holiday pages. Beginner to intermediate level. for PI 7 or 8.
Make some pinecones to decorate your holiday pages. Beginner to intermediate level. for PI 7 or 8.
Poinstetta Tutorial
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Puppy Sig Tags Kit
Make adorable little puppy sig tags with this beginner tutorial for PhotoImpact 7.
Make adorable little puppy sig tags with this beginner tutorial for PhotoImpact 7.
Rainy Day Bear
Create a cute clip art bear with PhotoImpact 6. Advanced level.
Create a cute clip art bear with PhotoImpact 6. Advanced level.
Ribbon Heart & Rose
Draw this ribbon heart for a special loved one. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw this ribbon heart for a special loved one. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Roll-top Desk
Draw this wooden rolltop desk and animate it. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw this wooden rolltop desk and animate it. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Romantic Arch
Draw a romantic trellis arch with PhotoImpact 6.
Draw a romantic trellis arch with PhotoImpact 6.
Rosette Award Ribbon
Create this rosette award ribbon and declare yourself a first place winner. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Create this rosette award ribbon and declare yourself a first place winner. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Rudolf Tutorial
Draw that red-nosed reindeer with this beginner level tutorial for PhotoImpact 7.
Draw that red-nosed reindeer with this beginner level tutorial for PhotoImpact 7.
Shamrock Tutorial
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6 or 7.
Simple Golden Carp
Draw a golden carp as you work with the following tools: Path Drawing Tool, EasyPalette/Wrap Gallery - Bend Text and Text Wrap, Transform Tools/Rotate & flip and Rotate freely, Paint Tools/Paintbrush, Texture, Retouch Tools - Dodge & Burn (optional). Beginner level for PhotoImpact 7 or 8.
Draw a golden carp as you work with the following tools: Path Drawing Tool, EasyPalette/Wrap Gallery - Bend Text and Text Wrap, Transform Tools/Rotate & flip and Rotate freely, Paint Tools/Paintbrush, Texture, Retouch Tools - Dodge & Burn (optional). Beginner level for PhotoImpact 7 or 8.
Simple Snow Scene
Create a snow scene using PhotoImpact 6 or 7. Suitable for beginners.
Create a snow scene using PhotoImpact 6 or 7. Suitable for beginners.
Sinedot Bows
Creating pretty bows using PI6 and the Sinedot Filter from Phillip Spoeth. Also offered are many preset codes for the Sindot filter used in this tutorial.
Creating pretty bows using PI6 and the Sinedot Filter from Phillip Spoeth. Also offered are many preset codes for the Sindot filter used in this tutorial.
Sketching to Painting a Lighthouse
This is a 3 part tutorial which will take you through sketching, to applying a watercolor effect, to creating an oil painting effect. For Ulead PhotoImpact 6 and 7.
This is a 3 part tutorial which will take you through sketching, to applying a watercolor effect, to creating an oil painting effect. For Ulead PhotoImpact 6 and 7.
SpiderWeb
Learn how to make a very easy spider web using the reduce by percent features in PI. Add a little spider for effect. Great for Halloween or for making web sets.
Learn how to make a very easy spider web using the reduce by percent features in PI. Add a little spider for effect. Great for Halloween or for making web sets.
SpiderWeb
Learn how to make a very easy spider web using the reduce by percent features in PI. Add a little spider for effect. Great for Halloween or for making web sets. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Learn how to make a very easy spider web using the reduce by percent features in PI. Add a little spider for effect. Great for Halloween or for making web sets. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
St. Patrick's Day Hat
Draw this festive leprechaun's cap complete with a shamrock trim. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw this festive leprechaun's cap complete with a shamrock trim. Beginner level for PhotoImpact 8
Stagecoach
Create a stagecoach in PhotoImpact 8. Also suitable for version 6 or 7. Intermediate Level. Uses Path/Path Edit Tools, Transform Tools, Outline Drawing Tool, Line & Arrow Tool.
Create a stagecoach in PhotoImpact 8. Also suitable for version 6 or 7. Intermediate Level. Uses Path/Path Edit Tools, Transform Tools, Outline Drawing Tool, Line & Arrow Tool.
Stamped Christmas Tree
Use stamps to decorate a christmas tree or wreath in PhotoImpact 7.
Use stamps to decorate a christmas tree or wreath in PhotoImpact 7.
Stone Archway
This beginner level tutorial shows you how to create a stone arch and garden wall using PhotoImpact 8.
This beginner level tutorial shows you how to create a stone arch and garden wall using PhotoImpact 8.
Stoneware Jar Kit
This stoneware jar kit can have many uses such as making web sets, adding as parts of other scenes or just as a little stand-along graphic. The kit contains everything but the grapes. Color it to suit yourself. Version 6.
This stoneware jar kit can have many uses such as making web sets, adding as parts of other scenes or just as a little stand-along graphic. The kit contains everything but the grapes. Color it to suit yourself. Version 6.
Summer Hanging Basket
Create an image of a flower-filled summer hanging basket in PhotoImpact 6.
Create an image of a flower-filled summer hanging basket in PhotoImpact 6.
Suncatcher
For PhotoImpact 6.
For PhotoImpact 6.
The Log Cabin
Draw a log cabin scene. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a log cabin scene. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
The Suncatcher
This intermediate tutorial shows you how to create a suncatcher ornament in PI 6. Includes a download of necessary files.
This intermediate tutorial shows you how to create a suncatcher ornament in PI 6. Includes a download of necessary files.
Tiffany Lamp
Create a Tiffany lamp with this intermediale level tutorial for PhotoImpact 8.
Create a Tiffany lamp with this intermediale level tutorial for PhotoImpact 8.
Traditional Wheatsheaf
Create a bundle of wheat with the tools in PhotoImpact 6.
Create a bundle of wheat with the tools in PhotoImpact 6.
Watering Can Kit
Paint your own country style watering can. Use in other images or use as part of a web page set. The kit contains all the necessary parts, you provide the color combinations and the decorations.
Paint your own country style watering can. Use in other images or use as part of a web page set. The kit contains all the necessary parts, you provide the color combinations and the decorations.
Wisteria Arch
Draw a lattice archway and embellish it with a wisteria stamp. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Draw a lattice archway and embellish it with a wisteria stamp. Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 8
Witch Hat
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 7.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 7.
Wooden Angel
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6.
Wooden Quilt Rack
Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 6.
Intermediate level for PhotoImpact 6.
Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Design a wrought iron candle holder using PhotoImpact 7.
Design a wrought iron candle holder using PhotoImpact 7.
Xmas Tree Ornament
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6, 7 or 8.
Beginner level for PhotoImpact 6, 7 or 8.
Z-Merged Pumpkin
Use path shapes and z-merge to create a pumpkin image in PhotoImpact 8.
Use path shapes and z-merge to create a pumpkin image in PhotoImpact 8.