Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
11.
Working with Brushes
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you'll learn how to do the following:
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Use four brush types: Calligraphic, Art, Bristle, and Pattern.
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Apply brushes to paths.
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Paint and edit paths with the Paintbrush tool.
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Create an Art brush from a raster image2
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Change brush color and adjust brush settings.
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Create new brushes from Adobe Illustrator artwork.
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Work with the Blob Brush tool and the Eraser tool.
This lesson takes approximately an hour to complete.
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