I have tried to use the CURVES strategy to correct flesh tones - That is a hit of miss effort - Reason is that there is no visible nor measurable metric to actually see visually what the Curves adjustment might achieve. Certainly the Curves function will bring change to the color wheel But nothing that can be controlled. THE HUGE DETRIMENT TO PAINT.NET is the total LACK of BLENDING TOOLS. The Percentage meter changes the intensity BUT DOES NOT NOR WILL IT ACT AS A BLENDING FUNCTION. So in the department of FLESH TONES or as it is phrased here: SKIN TONES, These two failings really take Paint.net 20 notches AWAY from a Professional Program. Because of this MY ONE SOLID AND GENUINE METRIC IS : -- Can one meet a deadline USING PAINT.NET? having explored and having used Paint.net for almost a solid year my Response is that PDOT NET is close but NO CIGAR!!! I can never utilize this program in a Professional setting; would not choose PDOT NET as a program for my artists, and I would go BROKE IF I USED P>NET for anything other than roughing ideas out. I would love to hear from others concerning the matter of Flesh Tones and Contrast and Value. If others have a different experience I would like to know Thank you for listening
