Photoshop imitates the fundamentals of traditional media by taking a single image - called a Brush Tip - and replicating it, usually by layering it over itself to create the illusion of a single stroke. Let’s start with the most basic topic of all: What is a brush? The table of contents above will be updated as each part publishes. This article is Part 1, which will walk you through the most basic knowledge of brushes and create a strong foundation. From the basics, including the Photoshop toolbar and how brushes work, to the different kinds of brushes available, to how to manipulate them and change their settings for different results, and finally to creating your own custom brushes. Over this four-part series, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Adobe Photoshop Brushes. If you’re just getting into creating digital art with Adobe Photoshop and your Wacom device, or have been using them for a while but want to deepen your understanding of how Photoshop works so you can level up your artistic practice, this guide is for you.
