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Photoshop Paint Tools
Photoshop Paint Tools
With Photoshop one has the ability to use the Paint Tools to draw freehand and to create original images and graphics. You will find four Paint Tools:
1) Pencil Tool
2) Paintbrush
3) Airbrush
4) Paint Bucket
As you might have guessed, the Pencil tool is used to draw when you desire a sharp edge. The Paintbrush can also be used for drawing but the edge will be softer and somewhat transparent. Similar to the Paintbrush is the Airbrush; except this tool creates an even softer edge and the entire line is transparent. For a quick fill-in of an entire area use the Paint Bucket. One click will do the trick!
To use either of the Paint Tools just click on the tool of your choice and then select any desired options from the Option Bar. These options include the brush size, shape and pattern that you wan to use when painting with the mouse.
A new brush can easily be selected by choosing the Brush drop-down menu on the Options Bar. You can even modify the characteristics of the brush you are using. Start by clicking on it in the Options Bar. You should see a dialog box listing modification selections for your choosing. Choices include; brush diameter, hardness, and spacing. Even the brush tip’s angle and roundness can be manipulated!
You will need to select the layer that you want to work on in the Layers Palette. Drawing is done by dragging the mouse.
To use the Paint Bucket just click on the Paint Bucket tool and select option choices from the Options Bar. Then go into the Layers Palette to select the layer in which you want to paint. Use the selection tools to select the part or area of the layer that you wish to fill. Don’t forget to ensure that the foreground color is set to the hue you prefer. Finally, use the mouse to point to the selected area. With a single click the selected area will fill with the foreground color.
Photoshop’s Paint Tools make drawing, coloring, adjusting and manipulating the colors of your image an easy process. Through practice your techniques will quickly be perfected.