Did you ever want to paint using more than a single color or image?
Now you can paint with whole collections of images.
The plugin creates a unique non repeatable patterns that try to closely match the background.
Image distribution is based on latest patterm recognition and images matching techniques.
Shape, color distribution, brightness, as well as many other factors determine where the image is placed.

This is an example of pattern collage.
The main image of a Jukebox is painted over with collection of music album covers.
Notice how the dark images cover the dark areas, yellow cover yellow etc.

Tutorial:

Step 1:

Select an image we will paint on.
Using Magic Wand, select an area to paint on.

Step 2:

From Effects menus Select "Mosaic Maniac" and "Collage Paint"

Step 3:

You will see a "Mosaic Maniac Collage Paint Options" dialog.
Browse for the folder containing your images. All images in the folder will be used.
If you want to use only certain images you'll have to create folders and copy only the images you want to use.
All images are sized down and only their thumbnails used in pattern painting.
"Maximum image size in pixels" textbox specifies that size.
Leave the "Rotate images" checkbox checked. All images used will be rotated randomly.
Uncheck this field if you are painting a photomosaic.
Step 4:

You will see a "Mosaic Maniac Collage Paint Options" dialog.
Adjust Hue and Transparency for the desired result.
Hue Adjustment requires reprocessing and takes some time.

Step 5:

Voila!
Put some leaves on the road and we really managed to mess this nice picture up.

Installation:
To install Mosaic Maniac Collage Paint plugin for Paint.NET download the MosaicManiac.dll and
copy it to C:\Program Files\Paint.NET\Effects directory.