Brush Techniques
Drawing Tools
Working with Paths
Digital Painting

Brush Techniques

Essential Brush Skills

  • Understanding brush dynamics
  • Pressure sensitivity settings
  • Custom brush creation
  • Brush tool options

Pro Tip

Use the Dynamics panel to customize how your brush responds to pressure, speed, and tilt.

Drawing Tools

Pencil Tool

For precise, hard-edged lines

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Paintbrush

Soft-edged, pressure-sensitive strokes

P

Ink Tool

Calligraphy-style strokes

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Working with Paths

Paths are essential for creating precise shapes and selections:

  • Creating and editing paths
  • Converting paths to selections
  • Stroking paths
  • Path tool options

Practice Exercise

Try creating a logo using paths. This will help you master precise shape creation and path manipulation.

Digital Painting

Painting Workflow

  1. Setting up your canvas
  2. Creating rough sketches
  3. Working with layers
  4. Color and shading techniques
  5. Adding final details