In addition to new brushes and gradient tools, Painter 2017 updates some existing features. Dab Stencils offer full control over brushstroke opacity based on the active paper, flow map, or texture.

2. Start painting from bottom with darkest colour, stopping at about 1/3 of the way up. Don't do straight lines. Vary the height of each line, almost as if it mimics a mountain range. 3.