dishla.blogg.se - Blending brush on photoshop

A graphics tablet like a Wacom would be a better input device. If you decide to make a blending brush from scratch, keep in mind that the shape source texture will determine if the brush is smooth or more textured.Ī heavy texture will create a more painterly effect.In Photoshop there is a smoothing option in the brushes dialog which can somewhat smooth a brush stroke as you apply it, but probably not enough to smooth out the jitters caused by using a mouse.Try different coloring directions (up and down, back and forth, or in a circlular motion.).Blending is easier if you select the area or use alpha lock on the layer."Dilution" is like adding more water to the brush. Try playing with the wet effect settings.A lot of the painting brushes work great for blending as is.As you use the blending brush, you can also vary the size of your brush and the opacity for different effects.

If you like the brush but want to keep experimenting, duplicate it and keep playing with the settings.

Be sure to test the brush as you make adjustments.

If your blending looks pixelated when you're working, keep blending.

When you draw at a normal speed, it doesn't look this dramatic.)

Decreasing the smudge tool makes the effect softer.

Under the Properties setting, you can adjust the smudge settings.

(There is a reset button for default brushes, but this allows you to keep both versions of the original brush.)

Select the brush that you want to use and use your finger to slide to the left.

How to Make a Blending Brush for Procreate

I explain how I use this brush for blending in my post on blending in Procreate. My favorite default brush to blend with is the soft brush in the airbrush section.Īs the name suggests, it creates a soft effect similar to an airbrush. You can use it with any brush, but you can also change the brush's smudge settings.ĭifferent brushes create different effects.įor instance, paint-type brushes create a textured effect like you're dragging paint around with a real paintbrush. Procreate uses the smudge tool for blending. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By purchasing an item through an affiliate link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.