Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
If you plan to do a lot of painting in Photoshop, consider using a
tablet, such as a Wacom tablet, instead of a mouse. Photoshop can
sense the way you hold and use the pen to change the brush
width, strength, and angle on the fly.
7.
Choose File > Save As, and name the file
10Palette_working.psd
. Click
OK if the Photoshop Format Options dialog box appears.
Selecting brush settings
The image includes a palette and four tubes of color, which you'll use to sample
the colors you're working with. You'll change settings as you paint different col-
ors, exploring brush tip settings and wetness options.
1.
Select the Zoom tool ( ), and zoom in to see the tubes of paint.
2.
Select the Eyedropper tool (
), and click the red tube to sample its color.
Note
If you have OpenGL enabled, Photoshop displays a sampling ring
so you can preview the color you're picking up.
The foreground color changes to red.
3.
Select the Mixer Brush tool (
), hidden under the Brush tool (
).
