Each effect has e.g. a Preview in which the effect is applied to an image section. The range can be zoomed in and out. A progress bar shows the progress of the operation. The options are very extensive so every effect can be adapted to your personal wishes. To do a good job on simulating all these drawing tools ArtEffect offers many controls for mode, opacity, intensity, density, roughness, form etc.
All values are freely adjustable.
With it the transparent colour of a water colour brush looks very realistic and also harsh chalk can be simulated excellently. ArtEffect still goes one step further and even offers simulation of different materials. You can paint on canvas, wood, stone, marble etc. The properties of the three basic tools stencil, brush, airbrush can be redefined completely. With all these properties, natural drawing tools can be simulated very well and without any fringes.