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===Downloading New Brushes=== | ===Downloading New Brushes=== | ||
| − | #Search for free new brush patterns online to find the perfect brushes for you. If you're unsure what you want, simply search for "Photoshop Brush Packs" with your favorite search engine. There are hundreds of options, from painting sets to textured brushes specifically used for shading or drawing grass. For now, search for a basic brush set and find one you like. A few good, trustworthy sites include:<ref>https://creativemarket.com/blog/2013/09/06/how-to-install-use-photoshop-brushes</ref> | + | #Search for free new brush patterns online to find the perfect brushes for you. If you're unsure what you want, simply search for "Photoshop Brush Packs" with your favorite search engine. There are hundreds of options, from painting sets to textured brushes specifically used for shading or drawing grass. For now, search for a basic brush set and find one you like. A few good, trustworthy sites include:<ref name="rf1">https://creativemarket.com/blog/2013/09/06/how-to-install-use-photoshop-brushes</ref> |
#*DeviantArt | #*DeviantArt | ||
#*Creative Market | #*Creative Market | ||
#*Design Cuts | #*Design Cuts | ||
| − | #Download the .'''ZIP file to your computer.''' Most brushes will come as .ZIP files, which are simply folders that hold all the brushes. Once you find on you like, download it to your computer. You will need to be able to open .ZIP files on your computer, but almost all modern computers have software designed to open ZIPs.<ref>http://akvis.com/en/photoshop-tips/load-brush.php</ref> | + | #Download the .'''ZIP file to your computer.''' Most brushes will come as .ZIP files, which are simply folders that hold all the brushes. Once you find on you like, download it to your computer. You will need to be able to open .ZIP files on your computer, but almost all modern computers have software designed to open ZIPs.<ref name="rf2">http://akvis.com/en/photoshop-tips/load-brush.php</ref> |
#*If you're worried about finding the brushes again after downloading. click and drag them to your desktop. This will make them easier to find later on. | #*If you're worried about finding the brushes again after downloading. click and drag them to your desktop. This will make them easier to find later on. | ||
#[[Open a Zip File|Open the .'''ZIP file.''']] You'll need a ZIP Extractor if you don't have one, but this is generally standard. Double click on the .ZIP file to open it. If you can't find it, check your "Downloads" folder. | #[[Open a Zip File|Open the .'''ZIP file.''']] You'll need a ZIP Extractor if you don't have one, but this is generally standard. Double click on the .ZIP file to open it. If you can't find it, check your "Downloads" folder. | ||
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#Open Photoshop. You don't even need to open up an image. Simply open up the program in order to install your brushes. | #Open Photoshop. You don't even need to open up an image. Simply open up the program in order to install your brushes. | ||
#*It can help to have a Finder or Windows Explorer window open showing the brushes as well. You will need to be able to find them again. | #*It can help to have a Finder or Windows Explorer window open showing the brushes as well. You will need to be able to find them again. | ||
| − | #Press B, or click on the Brush tool, to bring up the brush bar on the top of the screen. There is a bar on the top of the screen that changes depending on what tool you have open. Simply press the B key to switch to the brush tool.<ref>https://www.designcuts.com/design-cuts-deals/a-basic-guide-to-installing-and-using-photoshop-brushes/</ref> | + | #Press B, or click on the Brush tool, to bring up the brush bar on the top of the screen. There is a bar on the top of the screen that changes depending on what tool you have open. Simply press the B key to switch to the brush tool.<ref name="rf3">https://www.designcuts.com/design-cuts-deals/a-basic-guide-to-installing-and-using-photoshop-brushes/</ref> |
#Click on the small downward arrow in the brush bar. It will be next to a small dot, usually, and is in the top left corner of the screen. This opens up the Brushes Preset Menu. | #Click on the small downward arrow in the brush bar. It will be next to a small dot, usually, and is in the top left corner of the screen. This opens up the Brushes Preset Menu. | ||
#Click on the gear symbol, then find "Load Brushes.'''"''' This brings up a window that you can use to find your brushes. Go back to your ZIP file and look for the .apr file -- these are your new brushes. | #Click on the gear symbol, then find "Load Brushes.'''"''' This brings up a window that you can use to find your brushes. Go back to your ZIP file and look for the .apr file -- these are your new brushes. | ||
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#*Click on "Presets" → "Preset Manager." | #*Click on "Presets" → "Preset Manager." | ||
#*Make sure "Preset Type:" is set as "Brushes." | #*Make sure "Preset Type:" is set as "Brushes." | ||
| − | #*Click "Load" and find your brushes, double clicking them to install them.<ref | + | #*Click "Load" and find your brushes, double clicking them to install them.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Adding Brushes in Bulk=== | ===Adding Brushes in Bulk=== | ||
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#*'''Mac:''' /Users/{YOUR USERNAME}/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop ___/ | #*'''Mac:''' /Users/{YOUR USERNAME}/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop ___/ | ||
#Click on "Presets," then "Brushes" to open up all of your brushes. This is where Adobe organizes all of your brushes for you, and where Photoshop looks when searching for new brushes. | #Click on "Presets," then "Brushes" to open up all of your brushes. This is where Adobe organizes all of your brushes for you, and where Photoshop looks when searching for new brushes. | ||
| − | #Click and drag the new brushes into this folder. Once you've opened the .ZIP file, click and drag the .apr into the Brushes folder. The next time you open Photoshop, the new brushes should be there for you, ready to use.<ref>http://myphotoshopbrushes.com/install_brushes/</ref> | + | #Click and drag the new brushes into this folder. Once you've opened the .ZIP file, click and drag the .apr into the Brushes folder. The next time you open Photoshop, the new brushes should be there for you, ready to use.<ref name="rf4">http://myphotoshopbrushes.com/install_brushes/</ref> |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
