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Painting in Photoshop

The simulation of natural media is always a tricky prospect when working digitally. There are endless filters and niche applications out there that promise convincing results. However, quick fixes and prefab effects often result in disappointment. When painting digitally, the old saying, ‘if you want something done right, do it yourself’ comes to mind, and this is exactly what you’ll learn to do in this chapter. Photoshop may not be the first application that you think of when you’re setting out to paint. However, taking a closer look at what Photoshop has to offer in terms of paint tools will reveal that everything ...

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