Photoshop CC: Visual QuickStart Guide (2015 release)

14. Painting

In This Chapter

Using the Brush tool

Customizing a brush

Managing brush presets

Using the Mixer Brush tool

Using the Eraser tool

Using the History Brush tool

Use Your Graphics Processor

In order to access on-image hardness and opacity controls for brushes (see page 131), and to enhance painting performance (particularly for large brushes), go to Preferences > Performance and make sure Use Graphics Processor is checked (if it’s not, check it, click OK, then close and reopen your document).

In this chapter, you will paint with the Brush tool, customize your brush using a wide assortment of controls, and manage brush presets. You ...