An intuitive and agile software, Paint Essential 8 from Corel can be used to create paintings from photos or drawing and painting them from scratch. A variety of painting styles enables the production of compelling preset-driven art with just a couple of clicks. The available brushes can be used to create unique and personalized paintings and illustrations. The clean look and feel of the workspace have been designed to provide easy access to the most frequently used tools, effect, commands, and features in a clutter-free environment. Painter Essentials 8 features a dual workspace that automatically adapts to device configuration from laptop to tablet mode on a 2-in-1 device and optimizes the interface for table use with larger icons and buttons.

Based on the analysis of numerous paintings by multiple artists, the artificial-intelligence (AI) presets use advanced machine-learning to create auto-paintings that realistically match the kind of aesthetics and painting styles of professional artists. The presets are customizable to suit the user’s individual style. Finishing touches may be further applied by hand.