Mixer Brushes, Smudge Tools, and Painting Techniques in Photoshop - Brush Hour with Kyle T. Webster

Explore advanced digital painting techniques in this comprehensive 57-minute tutorial led by Kyle T. Webster, Sr. Design Evangelist at Adobe. Learn to harness the power of mixer brushes, smudge tools, and various other features in Photoshop to create stunning digital artwork. Master the art of blending colors, applying painterly strokes, and achieving both soft and sharp transitions using pastels. Discover how to work with selections, utilize blending modes, and customize brush settings for optimal results. Dive into specialized tools like gouache brushes and the BrushBox plugin to expand your creative possibilities. Gain insights into color dynamics and learn to manipulate the smudge tool for unique effects. Perfect for digital artists looking to elevate their Photoshop skills and create more dynamic, professional-looking artwork.

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Intro
Examples
Mixing colors in Photoshop
Painting techniques
Using the basic brush
Exploring the Megapack
Painting inside selections
Painting with blending modes
Customizing brush settings
Gouache brushes
BrushBox plugin
Mixer brushes
Mixer brush settings
Color Dynamics
Smudging
Smudge tool settings