Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The Tools panel is in a space-saving, one-column format. Click on the double arrows in
the gray title bar area above the Tools panel to bring the Tools panel into the two-column
view. Click on the double arrows again to bring the Tools panel back to the default,
single-column view. Keep the Tools panel set to whichever format works best for you.
Accessing tools and their options
With the selection of most tools comes the opportunity to change options. In this exercise,
you will have the opportunity to use the new-and-improved Brush tool and change its
options to become even more powerful.
1
With the ps0201_work.psd image open, select the Brush tool (
). Look in the Options
bar to see a variety of options you can change.
A
B
C
D
A.
Brush Preset Picker.
B.
Painting Mode.
C.
Opacity.
D.
Flow
Most tools have additional options available in the Options bar at the top of the workspace.
Note that by default, your brush is loaded with black paint. The paint color is indicated
at the bottom of your Tools panel in the Foreground and Background color swatches. If
you have not reset preferences, you might have a dif erent color in your foreground.
2
Click once on the foreground color to open the picker so you can select a dif erent color.
A
B
A.
Color Pane.
B.
Color Slider.
Using the Color Picker, you are able to select a blue color that you will use to brighten
up the sky.
