Ottawa, Canada - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CORL, TSE: COR) invites you to preview the new and enhanced features in CorelÆ PainterÅ 6.1. As of today, users of the popular Corel Painter 6 Natural-MediaÆ creation tool can download a beta version of the latest update. "We want to ensure that Corel Painter enthusiasts are in the loop with what Corel is doing to the application," said Ian LeGrow, executive vice-president, creative products. "We encourage artists to download and try out the latest features contained in the Corel Painter 6.1 update - we're positive they'll be pleased." Scheduled for final release shortly, the free Corel Painter 6.1 update for current Painter 6 users will include an interesting palette of new features, enhancements and fixes. In addition to the improvements made to the soften, sharpen and highpass features - the new woodcut effect is impressive and will give artists a more comprehensive array of tools.