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How Do I Brush a Shape in Photoshop?

Last updated on January 24, 2023 @ 12:04 pm

When you have a shape layer in Photoshop, there are a few different ways that you can brush along the edge of the shape. You can use the Brush tool, or the Pen tool, or even the Eraser tool. Here’s a quick rundown of how to use each of these tools to brush along the edge of a shape in Photoshop.

Brush tool: Select the Brush tool from the Tools palette, or press B on your keyboard. Then, click on the edge of the shape that you want to brush along. Photoshop will automatically create a new layer for you to brush on. Start painting along the edge of the shape. You can use any color that you want.

Pen tool: Select the Pen tool from the Tools palette, or press P on your keyboard.

Photoshop will automatically create a new layer for you to brush on.

Eraser tool: Select the Eraser tool from the Tools palette, or press E on your keyboard.

So there you have it! Three different ways that you can brush along the edge of a shape in Photoshop.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that the ‘How Do I Brush a Shape in Photoshop?’ tutorial may not work as intended. We recommend that you use the latest version of Photoshop to avoid any compatibility issues.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to brush along the edge of a shape in Photoshop, try experimenting with different colors and different brushes to see what kinds of effects you can create.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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