Using brushes in Adobe Photoshop – EP 12/33

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In Photoshop, one of the most creative tools is the brush tool. As you create in photoshop you will find the brush tool being used in all sorts of creative scenarios such as drawing, painting, erasing, refining, creating textures and masks.

In this tutorial, I will be introducing you to the brush tool, demonstrating how it works and giving you some tips on what to look out for when using it.

Enjoy.

 

 

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:

 

Create A Custom Brush In Adobe Photoshop:

http://youtu.be/4zu815BbGhc?list=PL4ADE5B181B0650EE

 

TOPICS COVERED:

 

00:02:30 - Brush panels

00:07:37 - Using the brush

00:16:00 - Customise a brush

00:18:30 - Save custom brush

 

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:

 

B - Brush tool

I - Eyedropper tool

V - Move tool

 

cmd (Ctrl PC) + Z - Undo

 

cmd (Ctrl PC) + Shift + N - New layer

 

Press & hold shift + click - Draw straight line (with brush tool active)

 

 

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**FYI**
In this video tutorial, I will be using Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version.

 

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Tutorial by GD.
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Written by Gareth David