Art software
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Art software is a subclass of application software used for Multimedia purposes, most commonly Graphics programs. Art software is used to create art using software, with either raster or vector graphics. Image manipulation programs are usually not classed as art software, because there are also dedicated art painting/drawing programs such as Corel Painter and Photo-Paint.
Many graphic designers and artists today to use computers rather than traditional forms of art, particularly the Apple Macintosh. These users are commonly known as "creative professionals". Art software can often be more efficient than traditional painting/drawing methods, and requires less learning and skills.
Today, because of increasingly powerful computers and more efficient software, art software is capable of representing real painting and drawings more easily. With special effects, and a variety of digital brushes available in most programs, a user can imitate real brush effects such as oil and watercolor.
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