Photoshop画笔工具的核心是使用笔触在您的设计上绘制线条和形状。在Photoshop(Photoshop)画笔的帮助下，您可以使用各种图案和纹理创建任何东西，甚至可以更改图像的照明。
Photoshop附带一组内置画笔，您可以使用这些画笔为照片添加特殊效果。然而，它是一个稀缺的选择，只有几种一般风格。如果您想拥有更多选项，您可以在Photoshop中添加更多画笔，也可以从第三方网站下载它们。下面介绍如何添加和安装画笔并在Photoshop中使用它们。
如何在 Photoshop 中添加画笔
要查看已安装的画笔，请从左侧的工具面板中选择(Tools Panel)画笔工具。(Brush tool)右键单击(Right-click)文档内的任意位置以打开“画笔选项(Brush Options )”窗口。然后选择齿轮图标以打开完整的画笔列表。
如果预设画笔对您来说还不够，您可以随时下载并安装自己的画笔。Adobe Photoshop允许您添加新画笔以添加形状、图案、各种结构等。
在哪里可以找到 Photoshop 的画笔
许多网站提供免费的Photoshop画笔，您可以下载和安装。但是，请小心，仅从可信赖的来源下载它们，以防止预设中的 恶意软件。(prevent malware)
获取Photoshop画笔的一些流行来源包括Brusheezy、My Photoshop Brushes和DeviantArt。如果您不介意花几块钱，您可以在Creative Market上找到大量可供选择的刷子。
如何将画笔安装到 Photoshop
选择带有画笔的文件后，将其下载到您的计算机上。如果是 zip 文件，请解压缩文件的内容。您会发现一个包含多个文件的新文件夹，其中一个将具有.ABR扩展名。
- 打开 Adobe Photoshop。
- 您可以将.ABR画笔文件直接拖到Photoshop工作窗口中，或者按照路径Edit > Presets > Preset Manager进行操作。
- 选择加载(Load)并手动选择计算机上的.ABR文件以添加画笔。
在Photoshop 2020中，步骤会有所不同。要在Photoshop 2020(Photoshop 2020)上安装画笔，请打开画笔(Brushes)窗口并按照路径设置(Settings)>导入画笔(Import Brushes)>加载(Load)。然后选择.ABR文件以添加您的画笔。
您可以根据需要向 Photoshop 添加任意数量的画笔。添加后，您可以在屏幕顶部 选项栏控制面板(Options bar Control panel)的下拉箭头下的画笔选项窗口中访问它们。(Brush Options )
如何在 Photoshop 中使用画笔
画笔工具允许您在Photoshop中(Photoshop)创建独特的图像(create unique images)和项目。如果您是初学者，这里有一些关于如何充分利用画笔工具的提示。
1.使用画笔选项弹出窗口(1. Use the Brush Options Pop-up Window)
要开始在Photoshop中使用画笔，请从左侧工具栏中选择画笔工具。(Brush Tool)选择该工具后，您可以使用“画笔选项(Brush Options)”窗口对其进行自定义，您可以在其中访问已下载画笔的完整列表以及形状和大小选项。
要调出画笔(Brush) 选项(Options)，请右键单击文档内的任意位置或选择顶部工具栏左上角的下拉箭头。要更改画笔笔触的大小，请使用“选项(Options)”窗口 顶部的“大小”滑块。(Size)
一些画笔还允许您更改硬度(Hardness)参数，使画笔笔触的边缘更硬或更软。将标记一直滑动到右侧以获得更清晰的画笔外观，或将其保持在滑块的左侧以创建柔和的喷枪效果。
2.使用画笔面板 (2. Use the Brush Panel )
要访问更高级的设置，请通过从“画笔(Brush) 选项(Options)”下拉箭头中选择右侧顶部工具栏中的图标来打开画笔面板。当您调整这些单独的设置时，您会看到它们中的每一个如何影响您的笔触的最终外观。
3.使用画笔模式&不透明度&流动(3. Use Brush Mode & Opacity & Flow)
使用画笔时可以更改的其他设置是模式(Mode)、不透明度(Opacity)和流量(Flow)。它们也位于顶部的同一工具栏中。
不透明度(Opacity)和流量(Flow)协同工作，帮助您控制画笔笔触的粗细。
模式与(Mode)Photoshop中的(Photoshop)图层(Layer)混合模式完全相同，只是更改只会影响您的单个笔触，而不是图像的整个图层。
4. 创建您自己的自定义画笔(4. Create Your Own Custom Brush)
虽然有很多选项和网站可以从中下载画笔，但如果您想要的是特定的东西，那么创建自己的画笔可能会更容易、更快捷。要在Photoshop(Photoshop)中创建画笔，请按照以下步骤操作。
- 打开一个新的 Photoshop 窗口。
- 选择画笔工具(Brush tool)并绘制您想要的笔尖形状。
- 从 Photoshop 的菜单中选择编辑( Edit)>定义画笔预设。(Define Brush Preset)
- 为自定义添加一个名称，然后选择确定(Ok)保存它。
您的自定义画笔现在已添加到您的画笔列表中并且可以使用了。
是时候在 Photoshop 中掌握画笔了
画笔工具非常适合希望在(Brush)Photoshop中创建自己的设计或只是对图像进行一些创造性编辑(creative editing)的任何人。就像Photoshop 滤镜(Photoshop filters)或预设一样，即使您是初学者，画笔也很容易使用。但是，如果您深入挖掘并学习如何在专业水平上 使用画笔(Brushes)，您真的可以在Photoshop中转换您的作品。(Photoshop)
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How to Add Brushes to Photoshop
At its core, the Photoshop brush tool is there fоr drawing lines and shаpes on your designs using strokes. With thе help of Photoshop brushes, you сan create anything from vаrious patterns and textures, and even change the lighting of your images.
Photoshop comes with a built-in set of brushes that you can use to add special effects to your photos. However, it’s a scarce selection with just a few general styles. If you want to have more options, you can add more brushes to Photoshop, as well as download them from third-party sites. Here’s how you can add and install brushes and use them in Photoshop.
How to Add Brushes to Photoshop
To see your installed brushes, select the Brush tool from the Tools Panel on the left. Right-click anywhere inside your document to open the Brush Options window. Then select the gear icon to open a full list of brushes.
If preset brushes aren’t enough for you, you can always download and install your own. Adobe Photoshop allows you to add new brushes to add shapes, patterns, various structures and more.
Where to Find Brushes for Photoshop
Many sites offer free Photoshop brushes you can download and install. However, be careful and only download them from trustworthy sources to prevent malware in the presets.
Some popular sources for getting brushes for Photoshop include Brusheezy, My Photoshop Brushes, and DeviantArt. If you don’t mind spending a few bucks, you can find a great selection of brushes on Creative Market.
How to Install Brushes to Photoshop
Once you’ve chosen the file with brushes, download it to your computer. If it’s a zip file, unpack the contents of the file. You’ll find a new folder containing several files, and one of them will have an .ABR extension.
- Open Adobe Photoshop.
- You can either drag the .ABR brush file directly into your Photoshop working window, or follow the path Edit > Presets > Preset Manager.
- Select Load and manually select the .ABR file on your computer to add your brushes.
In Photoshop 2020, the steps will differ. To install your brushes on Photoshop 2020, open the Brushes window and follow the path Settings > Import Brushes > Load. Then select the .ABR file to add your brushes.
You can add as many brushes to Photoshop as you like. Once added, you can access them in the Brush Options window under the drop-down arrow in the Options bar Control panel on top of the screen.
How to Use Brushes in Photoshop
The brush tool allows you to create unique images and projects in Photoshop. If you’re a beginner, here are some tips on how to make the most out of the brush tool.
1. Use the Brush Options Pop-up Window
To get started working with your brushes in Photoshop, select the Brush Tool from the toolbar on the left. Once you’ve selected the tool, you can customize it using the Brush Options window, in which you can access the full list of your downloaded brushes, as well as shape and size options.
To bring up the Brush Options, right-click anywhere inside your document or select the drop-down arrow in the upper-left corner of the top toolbar. To change the size of your brush strokes, use the Size slider on top of the Options window.
Some brushes also allow you to change the Hardness parameter making the edges of the brush strokes harder or softer. Slide the mark all the way to the right for a more defined look of your brush, or keep it on the left side of the slider to create a soft airbrush effect.
2. Use the Brush Panel
To access more advanced settings, open the brush panel by selecting an icon in the top toolbar on the right side from the Brush Options drop-down arrow. When you tweak these individual settings, you’ll see how each of them affects the final look of your brush strokes.
3. Use Brush Mode & Opacity & Flow
Other settings that you can change when using brushes are Mode, Opacity, and Flow. They’re also located in the same toolbar on top.
Opacity and Flow work in conjunction and help you control the thickness of your brush strokes.
Mode is exactly the same as Layer blending modes in Photoshop, except the changes will only affect your individual brushstrokes rather than a whole layer of your image.
4. Create Your Own Custom Brush
While there are plenty of options and sites to download brushes from, if it’s something specific that you’re after, it might be easier and quicker to create your own brush. To create a brush in Photoshop, follow the steps below.
- Open a new Photoshop window.
- Select the Brush tool and draw the tip shape that you have in mind.
- Select Edit > Define Brush Preset from Photoshop’s menu.
- Add a name for custom your and select Ok to save it.
Your custom brush is now added to your list of brushes and is ready to use.
Time to Master Brushes in Photoshop
The Brush tool is great for anyone looking to create their own designs in Photoshop or just do some creative editing of their images. Just like Photoshop filters or presets, brushes are easy to use even if you’re a complete beginner. However, you can really transform your works in Photoshop if you dig deeper and learn how to use Brushes on a professional level.
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