Airbrush Effect in Photoshop
Photoshop is equipped with many tools for both drawing and painting. The airbrush tool is a painting tool that simulates the effects of an airbrush. This allows the user to digitally recreate airbrush effects for use in print and on the Internet.
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The Airbrush Tool
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The airbrush tool is found among the brush tools in the tools palette. The airbrush tool is located in the options toolbar. Left-click the airbrush icon to use the airbrush tool and begin creating effects.
Opacity
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In conjunction with the airbrush tool icon is an opacity slider. Left-click, hold and drag this slider to adjust the opacity of the color produced by the airbrush tool.
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Flow
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There is also a flow slider. Left-click, hold and drag this slider to adjust the amount of color coming from your airbrush tool.
Using the Mouse With the Airbrush Tool
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According to the opacity and flow settings you have specified, the color will flow at the set rate when you hold down the left mouse button.
Painting
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To paint with the airbrush tool, left-click to "spray" paint on your work area. Holding down the mouse button will distribute more color. You can layer the color by adjusting the opacity setting.
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