Loading brushes into Adobe Photoshop is actually quite simple. Most Photoshop users out there will look at this and say, “oh loading Photoshop brushes is simple.” However, if you have never done it, I would love to show you how.

So, if you are asking yourself, how do I load custom Photoshop Brushes in to Photoshop? Take a look at this video I put together. The video will show you just how easy it is to load brushes quick and easily into Photoshop. Have FUN!

When working on an illustration or a photo. It is always best to use layer masks when masking out pieces of your art. The reason you use layer masks is to preserve the pixels so if at any point you decide to bring back the pixels, you can.

Layer masks allow you to “erase” so to speak. However, at the same time you can “un-erase” without losing any data. Watch the video to see the demonstration.

You see it all over the Internet. The shinny glass buttons. Seems like every web site you go to has those glass buttons that make the web page stand out with a little bit of a pop. Even though I think the glass buttons that you see on the Internet might be a little over used. It’s still fun to create..

So, if your question is… How do I create glass buttons?? There are a lot of tutorials out there that show you how to create glass buttons using Photoshop. However have you ever thought of using Adobe Illustrator to accomplish this task. Well, I would love to show you.

The good thing about using illustrator is, you can swap out colors easily on the fly without having to edit to much. Watch the video and you will see just how easy it is to create glass buttons in Adobe Illustrator.

Some folks have been emailing me asking how I take my Raster image and turn it into "Vector Art"

First you have to take and create your art into a Raster based program.  Since Photoshop  is the industry leader we will just use Adobe Photoshop as our example.  So most likely you will have created your art in Photoshop.

Next what I will do is use Illustrator to vectorize my raster art.  Some ask… Well how come I don’t just create my art in illustrator to begin with.  There is no reason why you can’t just go and create your art in illustrator.  However, I find it is a lot easer to create my art into Photoshop first before taking it into Adobe Illustrator.  if you watch the video, you will see what I mean.  its easer to show than to write..  So take a look at the video!

Take your raster file and make it vector art!

Are you using Adobe Photoshop?  Well before I was introduced to Corel Painter my prefer drawing and painting program was Adobe Photoshop.  While in school I was first introduced to Corel Painter.  Since most people use Photoshop I thought I would create a quick video that took you inside of Corel Painter.

I don’t get into great detail however.  For all of you folks out there using Photoshop.  You at least get a taste of what Corel painter is all about.

I have found painter as my primary software package for drawing and painting.  I now only use Photoshop at the final stage for color adjusting and effects..  Hope you like!  post a comment I would love to hear from you!

Take a look inside of Corel Painter

Creating Custom Pallets is one advantage in using Corel Painter.  If you have ever used Painter before, then you will know there us a large library filled with cool brushes.

Often When I am working I will use a brush but then grab a different brush to apply a different look/effect.  however, later I will want to go back to the previous brush that I was using before… Well knowing me I for get the name or where it  and was located. So this brings up the option of creating custom brush pallets.

Custom Brush Pallets are awesome because if there are only three set of brushes that you use ( I typically only use three brushes).  You can get to them very quickly by having your own pallet setup just for your specific brushes that you use all the time.

Follow this link to watch the video on how I set up my custom brush pallet.

*Creating Custom Brush Pallets*