dig imag unit 5 module 2 using the various painting tools

Digital ImagingUnit 5: Using Painting ToolsModule 2: Using The Various Painting Tools

Painting Tools

The painting tools in Photoshop are the brush and the pencil.

But that is not the only way to add color to an image.

Gradients are a great way to add color to a design or to enhance an image.


Painting Tools

Photoshop provides several default gradient fills that can be used to add color to a design.

A combination of a gradient and a paintbrush can create a layer mask effect.


Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask

Create your own gradient layer mask using the following steps:

Open New Photoshop document.

Place image in document.

Add a layer above the image layer.


Apply a gradient to the new layer.

While holding down the option key, click on the line between the gradient and image layers.



Select a brush.

Change the brush mode to clear.



Paint on the gradient to show the image below.



Apply filters to create textures.

Add type (if desired).


dig imag unit 5 module 2 using the various painting tools

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