Photoshop for Illustrators II: Using and Creating Brushes

Unlock the power of the Photoshop brush tool for stunning illustrations! This course dives deep into the brush tool, a cornerstone of digital art, specifically tailored for aspiring illustrators.

Discover where brushes come from and master the art of creating custom Photoshop brushes to perfectly match your artistic style. We'll explore how professional illustrators use brushes to bring their visions to life.

In this second part of our Photoshop for Illustrators series, you'll learn everything you need to know about the brush tool, from fundamental settings to advanced techniques. We'll cover:

• Brush Tool Settings: Understand and adjust all the essential settings to unlock the full potential of the brush tool.
• Creating Your Own Brushes: Learn various methods for crafting unique brushes that reflect your individual artistic voice.
• Sketching & Inking with Brushes: Master the techniques for sketching and inking your illustrations effectively using the brush tool.

This course will equip you with the skills to produce professional-quality illustrations ready for sharing online, adding to your portfolio, or using in client projects. We focus on the tools you need as an illustrator, skipping the complexities of features that aren't essential to your workflow.

Why Photoshop for Illustrators? Photoshop's versatility, combining raster and vector capabilities, makes it the ideal program for creating artwork. This series helps you maximize and master its essential tools.

What You’ll Do (Project): Create and illustrate an object of your choice. Share your finished illustration with classmates, detailing the tools and techniques you employed. You can utilize provided assets or create your own.

Recommended Resources: Consider purchasing brushes from Kyle T. Webster (CS5 or higher required). Links to free brush packs are also included in the course.

Don't miss: Explore Photoshop for Illustrators I: Workspace, Layers, and Drawing and Photoshop for Illustrators III: Color and Texture for a complete understanding of Photoshop for illustration.