Paint Tutorial (Project #14a) In order to learn all there is to know about this drawing program, go through the Microsoft Tutorial (below). (Do not save this to your folder.) Practice using the different tools mentioned on this page in order to gain a better understanding of how to complete the assignments below. Start Paint: Start>All Programs>Accessories>Paint. The Canvas: The area above is called the Canvas. We will begin to work on the canvas after introducing the other essential assets of the program. The next section we will cover is the Toolbar. This is what allows you to make pictures and add text to your canvas. The Toolbar: Each icon on the toolbar represent different modes of the program. By default, the pencil mode is active, as you can see it indented on the left. The pencil button is used to draw free-form lines. You can also draw straight lines by using the mouse and Shift key together. Go to the paint program and try drawing with the pencil. Color Palette:
select edit colors. The Line Tool: Left click to choose the foreground color, and right click selects the background color. To choose more colors, click on colors on the standard toolbar, then The Line button is used to draw a straight line. Select the line button from the toolbox. You will notice that when you select the line button, a line width box will appear (shown below). You can now select the width you would like your line to be. You can also pick a line color from the color palette. Left click the color you wish to use as your foreground color. Right click the color you wish to use as your background color. Line Width: You can also choose a different size line width by clicking on one of the line width buttons shown on your left. Practice drawing several different line widths on your canvas. To draw perfectly horizontal, vertical, or 45 degree angle lines, press and hold the shift key while drawing the line. Practice making straight lines on your canvas. To clear your canvas when you are done, go to edit on your standard toolbar, choose select all, then click the delete key. Your canvas is now ready for you to move on and experiment with curved lines. The Curve Line Tool: The curve button is used to draw curved lines. You will notice that when you select this button you are also given the line width selection. You may also choose a line color. To draw with this button, draw a straight line by dragging the mouse pointer. Click where you want one arc of the curve to be, and then drag the mouse pointer to adjust the curve. Each curve must have at least one arc but no more than two. Repeat this step for a second arc. Left click gives you the foreground color, where right click gives you the background color. Practice making curve lines on your canvas. Remember to clear your canvas when you are finished in order to experiment with the other buttons we are going to cover. The Rectangle Tool: The rectangle button is used to create square cornered squares or rectangles. Click a color from the color palette for the shape's outline. Again you will notice that you have a choice of fill styles. The top button represents a thin line with an open center. If the bottom style button is chosen, the entire rectangle/square will be solid. To fill the shape with color, choose the color you wish to fill with, then select the paint can from the toolbox and click inside the shape. To draw a rectangle, drag the mouse pointer diagonally in the direction you want. To draw a square press and hold down shift while dragging the mouse pointer. Practice drawing rectangle and squares with different fill styles and colors. Clear your canvas when you are done. Your canvas is now ready for drawing polygons. The Polygon Tool: The polygon button is used to draw multi-sided shapes. Click the polygon button in the tool box, and then click a color for the polygon outline. Notice you still have your choice of fill styles. To keep your lines straight, remember to hold down the shift key as you are drawing your lines. To draw the polygon, drag the mouse pointer and click at each corner. Double-click when you are done. Practice drawing several polygons using different fill styles. Clear your canvas and lets try out the ellipse button.
The Ellipse Tool: The ellipse button is used to draw an ellipse or circle. Click the ellipse button in the tool box. Click a color you want for the shapes outline. To fill the shape, click the color then the paint can. Click inside the shaped you wish to fill with color. Notice you have the same option of fill styles at the bottom of your toolbar. To draw an ellipse, drag the mouse pointer diagonally. To draw a perfect circle, press and hold down Shift while dragging the mouse pointer. Practice drawing an ellipse and a circle. Be sure to clear your canvas before moving on. The Rounded Rectangle Tool: The rounded rectangle button is used to create a round-cornered square of rectangular shape. Practice drawing a round-cornered square or rectangle. Be sure to clear your canvas when you are through. The Free-Form Select Tool: The free-form select button is used to select areas of the image for further processing. You may select part of a picture or an irregularly shaped area by clicking in the tool box and dragging the cursor around the area. To remove the selection box, click outside the box. The Select Tool: The select button is used to select rectangular areas of the image for further processing. To select part of a picture or rectangular area, click in the tool box on the select button, then drag the cursor diagonally across the area. To remove the selection box, click outside the box. The Eraser Tool: The Eraser button is used to erase parts or all of an image. Notice that when you select the eraser button, you have style choices to chose from. Chose the size eraser you will need, then drag the mouse pointer over the area you want to erase. To undo a change, click Edit, then undo. This will undo the last change you made. The Pick Color Tool: The pick color button is used to select a color you have previously used in your drawing. This lets you select a color quickly. Let s say you have drawn a house and you have blue as your sky background color. If you wish to select the same color blue you used for the sky, all you have to do is click the eyedropper button, then on the blue you wish to use. Now you are telling paint that you wish to use the blue again. The Magnifier Tool: The magnifier button is used to enlarge any part of a picture. Click on the magnifier button and then click the "times" magnification from the bottom of the tool box. Drag the magnifier over the area to be enlarged. The Paint Brush Tool: The paint brush button is used to paint objects. To paint, click on the brush button, pick a color for the color palette, then drag the mouse pointer over area to be painted. The Airbrush Tool: The airbrush button is used to spray paint an area. Use the left mouse button to spray with the foreground color and the right button to spray with the background color.
The Text Tool: The text button is used to add text to a graphic image. Click this button to create a text frame by dragging the mouse pointer diagonally. You will then choose the font, size and style you want. Click inside the text frame to begin typing. The Opaque Option Tool: The opaque option button is used to specify that the selection will cover the existing picture, using the foreground and background colors of the selected areas. Notice the color of the square around the green box. It appears opaque. The Transparent Option Tool: The transparent option button is used to specify that the existing picture will show through your selection and that the background color of the selected area will not be displayed. Notice the color of the square around the green box. It appears transparent. Now that you are the expert, you are going to create a picture in paint. Click on the Paint button below to return to the Microsoft Paint Assignments.
Having Fun with Microsoft Paint (Project #14) Now that you have the basics, lets have some fun!!!!!!! Assignment 1 Open Microsoft Paint (Start-Programs-Accessories-Paint). Set your canvas size to 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels high. (Click on image on your standard toolbar then choose attributes.) The first thing we will try is designing your name using different features in the program. Don't be afraid to try different things. Remember that if you make a mistake, use the Edit, then undo button. This will allow you to erase the last function you performed. To enter your name, click on the button that displays the letter A. While holding the left mouse button down, drag to open your text box on the canvas. A text dialog box will open. First assign the font size to 72, then type your first and last name. Set the font style to either stencil, impact, albertus extra bold, or any style that reflects a wide and full appearance which will allow you more room to paint. Use the zoom key to make intricate details. Make sure all opening are closed or your color will bleed onto your canvas. An example of this activity is shown below. Save it to your folder as My Name. Assignment 2 Now that you have all the features figured out you will now design a house similar to the one below. Make sure to use all your tools to get the look you want (example: using Paints Airbrush for smoke, clouds, flowers, trees).
Name: Teacher: Canvas size is set correctly. 5 A variety of tools were used from the Toolbar to create unique shapes and lines. 75 Different line widths are present 15 The airbrush tool was used to add texture. 5 Total 100 Point Value for Grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 F