<a name="1004048"> </a>Impasto is the classic technique of applying thick paint on a canvas to create depth. In Corel Painter, impasto refers to the brush feature that allows brushes to paint with the illusion of depth. You can use different brushes to simulate different types of Natural-Media, such as thick oil paint or chalk with texture.
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<a name="1003536"> </a>To create an impasto effect, you must first activate the Impasto layer. Next, you choose the Impasto brush category and a variant. Impasto brush strokes appear textured and three-dimensional. You can alter the appearance of impasto brush strokes using depth and lighting controls.
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<a name="1003288"> </a>In Corel Painter, most brush variants can be transformed into custom impasto brushes using the Brush Creator.