This document discusses various painting tools in Photoshop including brushes, pencils, and gradients. It describes how gradients can be used to add color to designs and enhance images. The document then provides steps for creating a gradient layer mask, which involves applying a gradient to a layer above an image layer and painting with a clear brush to reveal the image below.

1. Digital Imaging
Unit 5: Using Painting Tools
Module 2: Using The Various Painting Tools
Painting Tools
The painting tools in Photoshop
are the brush and the pencil.
But that is not the only way to
add color to an image.
Gradients are a great way to add
color to a design or to enhance
an image.

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Unit 5: Using Painting Tools
Module 2: Using The Various Painting Tools
Painting Tools
Photoshop provides several
default gradient fills that can be
used to add color to a design.
A combination of a gradient and
a paintbrush can create a layer
mask effect.

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Unit 5: Using Painting Tools
Module 2: Using The Various Painting Tools
Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask
Create your own gradient layer
mask using the following steps:
Open New Photoshop document.
Place image in document.
Add a layer above the image
layer.

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Unit 5: Using Painting Tools
Module 2: Using The Various Painting Tools
Apply a gradient to the new layer.
While holding down the option
key, click on the line between the
gradient and image layers.
Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask

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Module 2: Using The Various Painting Tools
Select a brush.
Change the brush mode to clear.
Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask

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Paint on the gradient to
show the image below.
Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask

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Apply filters to
create textures.
Add type (if
desired).
Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask

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Unit 5: Using Painting Tools
Module 2: Using The Various Painting Tools
Painting with a Gradient Layer Mask