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The world of graphic programs is full of useful tools which help artists edit photographs, paint abstract or very realistic paintings, create 3D scenes and various effects, and more. However, the creation of these visually fascinating images is often a sequence of steps the creator must undergo mechanically and precisely, in order to achieve the desired result. An artist needs to complexly combine dozens of layers, different filters, and switch between multiple tools, just to get a result that arises very naturally in the real world, all due to the fact the world is alive. Therefore, a few years ago, creative people at Escape Motions led by Peter Blaskovic, tried to create software, which would free users of the mechanical work and make full use of their creative potential, while enjoying the natural process of creation. That is how Flame Painter was born. Its particle systems and brushes take the creative process to a whole new level. An easy brushstroke creates a complex visual effect that would take dozens of minutes in other programs using unnaturally complex combinations of various tools. The uniqueness of Flame Painter is in its liveliness. Every single effect and paintbrush, on which Flame Painter is built, are created with persistently moving particles, which bring the element of randomness and fascinating adventure to the creative process. It is no longer necessary to think about mechanical steps, the user can just dive into the sea of creativity. The new version, Flame Painter 4, comes with many improvements. It contains painting, graphic, and effects brush presets. Brushes are made up of six particle systems, each of which behaves differently. These are called: Flame, Follow, Ribbon, Liner, Elastic, and Fuzzy. The first three are included directly in the program, the rest is available for download on the Escape Motions website. The Flame is created by the intertwining of different particle paths. The more relaxed the movement of the hand, the more generous is the resulting trajectory. When the hand rests, the flame does too. The Follow is created by circular clouds of particles within a dynamic movement inside the cloud. The Ribbon is different. You can wave with it, sway, or move like a breeze. The Liner has a profile of parallel tracks, where various graphic elements can be placed on the tracks or they can function as the hair of a paintbrush. The Elastic particle system has a symmetrical shape with its own flexibility. The movement of your hand deforms it as if it were a rubber shape. It is unbelievable how lively it appears. The Fuzzy is a unique combination of random and intentional drawing. The particles move in trajectories that resemble a whip swing. The faster the movement, the more diverse the result.