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Fun with Brushes! PS, PSE, PSP, and more! PDF Print
Written by Sarah Meyer   
Thursday, 09 November 2006
Fun with Brushes!

Loading abr files

In Photoshop, select the brush tool and then go to the brush palette (it looks like a file folder tab up in the taskbar when not in use). If it is not visible, click the F5 key and it should appear. Now click the tiny triangle pointing to the right and select “Load Brushes....” Locate the abr file in whichever folder you saved it in and click “Load.” Now just choose the particular brush you’d like to work with.

In Photoshop Elements, select the brush tool. In the Options bar at the top of the screen, click the tiny triangle pointing to the right and select “Load Brushes….” Locate the abr file in whichever folder you saved it in and click “Load.” Now just choose the particular brush you’d like to work with.

If you have Paint Shop Pro, try loading the abr file. It may work, it may not. If not, you’ll have to use the jpg files to create your brush. To try, choose your paint brush tool and go to the brushes toolbar. Click on the image next to the presets to view the current brushes list. Click on the option to find more brushes and load the abr file.

For other programs I’ve included each brush as a png file. These files do not contain the brush shape effects that the brush files include, but you should be able to open the png in your software and then save it as a brush. If you can’t find directions in your software’s manual or help menu, do a web search with the name of your software and “create brush” and you will probably find the instructions for your software.

Creating a brush from a jpg or png

If your image is not already grayscale, it will be treated as so. Brushes cannot duplicate several colors in one brush image.

In Photoshop, [b]Photoshop Elements[/] and Paint Shop Pro: to create a brush from an image open that image up in your software. If you only want to use part of an image for the brush select that part with one of the marquee tools first. Then go to File>>Define Brush Preset….

Paint Shop Pro does have a size limit for brushes, but I’ve seen conflicting maximum sizes so you’ll want to do a quick manual or web search for that is you run into problems. 500 pixels by 500 pixels seems to be the highest possibility for Paint Shop Pro. Go to File>>Export>>Custom Brush. Once you define this brush you should be able to access it like any other brush.

For ArcSoft Photo Studio: Pick the Paintbrush from Draw Tools. On your Tool Options Palette click the button with a blank sheet of paper to add a new shape. Find the png brush files you downloaded. You can adjust the size and opacity, but will have to change the color manually. You will not be able to add the color and size dynamics, but for a similar effect brush a couple images of one color and size, then change the color and size several times.
 
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