Welcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!
Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Install & Load Brushes
Whether you're a designer or digital painter, the Brush Tool is a remarkable feature you should get to know. And with the option to create or download custom brushes, you'll want to expand upon the brush presets already available.
First, place the brushes into the Photoshop/Presets/Brushes folder, under the Adobe folder in the Program Files for Windows. Or if you're using Mac, place them in Applications.
Let's see how it's done by learning how to install and load brushes in the video below.
Check out how to create the painting from this video from my Realistic Skin Painting Tutorial. And download the custom dirt and decay brushes seen here from fellow Envato Tuts+ instructor, Kirk Nelson.
Follow along on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:
How to Install Brushes in Photoshop
By default Photoshop uses the .ABR file extension for its brushes. The problem is that with the new update, the process of loading them within the software has changed a bit, which is why I'm going to present you both methods so that if you're using an older version you'll be able to install them without any problems.
How to Install Brushes in Photoshop CC 2019
- First download the desired brush(es), and then move it to either the default Brush Presets Folder (Program Files > Adobe > Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 > Presets > Brushes) or a custom brushes library folder of your choosing where you can easily find it.
- Bring up Photoshop, and after selecting the Brush tool (B), open up the Brush preset picker from within the top tool bar, and then click on the little gear icon found in the top-right corner.
- Once the submenu opens, select Import Brushes which will bring up the Load window where you will want to locate the custom brushes that you've just downloaded.
- As soon as the brushes are loaded within the software, open up the Brush preset picker again, and you should now see them added as a group, which if you click on will show you all the available brushes included within the downloaded .ABR file.
How to Install Brushes in Photoshop
- Start by downloading the desired brush(es), and then move them to the default Brush Presets Folder (Program Files > Adobe > Adobe Photoshop (your version) > Presets > Brushes).
- Bring up the software, and then with the Brush tool (B) selected, open up the Brush preset picker from within the top tool bar, and click on the little gear icon found in the top-right corner.
- As soon as the submenu opens, you should see an option called Load Brushes, click and then select the desired one that you've just added to the Brushes Presets folder.
- As soon as the brushes are loaded within the software, you can open up the Brush preset picker again, and you should now see them added as a group, which you can click on in order to see all the available brushes included within the downloaded .ABR file.
Expand Your Brush Library
Want to build a larger brush library, but don't quite know where to start?
Well, if that's the case, Envato Elements might be a great solution, since it offers a large selection of Photoshop brushes such as these ones.
Stipple Brush Set
Bring your artwork to the next level with this realistic looking stipple brush set, that's easy to install and use.
Vintage Comic Book Halftone Brushes
Looking for a way to give your artwork that vintage look that comic books are known for? Well look no further since this set of brush textures allow you to do just that in a manner of minutes using lines, dots, tiny squares and inky scratches, giving you that wow factor.
Shader Brushes
This one is probably one of my favorite shading brushes, since it allows you to enhance your artwork in a manner of seconds, giving it that wow factor that you're looking for.
Destruction Brushes
Want to an an interesting destruction effect to your artwork, but don't feel like going through the process of creating it from scratch? Well if that's the case, this brush pack might be a great addition to your library since it will surely amaze those viewing it.
Digital Linear Waves Brushes
Let's be honest, techno wave lines are a fad now, so this pack is clearly meant to be picked up and used, since it will enable you to create amazing artwork for any future project in a manner of moments.
Vintage Paper Brushes
Always wanted to add a vintage paper look to your artwork, but never actually wanted to go through the process of scanning covers in order to create the textures themselves? Well if that's the case then this textures brush pack might be exactly what you're looking for.
Acrylic Brushes
Sometimes, you might want to be able to create more abstract looking artwork, but Photoshop brushes' aren't exactly the best solution to do so. Being it so, I really got to share with you this incredibly looking acrylic brush pack that will be a great addition to your library.
Marble Ink Brushes
When it comes to enhancing a piece of artwork, textures will always be a great and easy solution, which is why I need to share with you this beautiful set of marble ink brushes, which you should definitely include within your library.
Topographic Map Brushes
If you're looking for abstract looking brushes, then look no further, since this topographic map brushes pack will blow your mind as soon as you add it to your library. From adding textures to creating backgrounds or decorative art pieces, this brushes will prove their versatility as soon as you start using them.
Hand Drawn Brushes
When it comes to giving your artwork that hand drawn look that people love, you might want to throw an eye on this mind blowing brush pack, which is not only easy to use, but also a real joy to look at as it brings life into your shapes and lines.
A Bit More Detail
Want to learn more about Adobe Photoshop's vast tools and settings? Check out these tutorials below:
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The A to Z of Adobe Photoshop
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Digital Painting 101: Get to Know the Brush Panel
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New Coffee Break Course: How to Use the Brush Tool in Adobe Photoshop
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How to Create Textures Using Dynamic Brushes in Adobe Photoshop
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How to Make Halftone Effect Patterns and Brushes in Photoshop and Illustrator
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New Course: 10 Tips to Master Adobe Photoshop Brushes
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How to Create a Fireball Brush From Scratch in Adobe Photoshop
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Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Brush Panel—A Look at the New 2018 Update
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How to Create Realistic Watercolor Photoshop Brushes From Scratch
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50+ Free Photoshop Brushes to Download Now!
60 Seconds?!
This is part of a series of quick video tutorials on Envato Tuts+ in which we introduce a range of subjects, all in 60 seconds—just enough to whet your appetite. Let us know in the comments what you thought of this video and what else you'd like to see explained in 60 seconds!
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