ABCs of PSE: B is for Brush

Did you know PSE has some different tools to full Photoshop and different keyboard shortcuts? Stop the confusion with the ABCs of PSE!

B is for Brush. Stamp, paint, distress, play!

• My favorite brush is the Watercolor Loaded Wet Flat tip. (You don't even need to download it it comes pre-installed).
• Speaking of installing brushes: Here's how to install those cool brushes you've collected in Photoshop Elements.
• How to stamp using the brush tool

• Can't see the shape of your brush? Here's help!
• BRUSH TIP: Shift + Click for a straight line
• BRUSH TIP: You can use any round brush to create a dotted border.
• BRUSH TIP: Increase or decrease the size of your brush quickly by pressing [ or ]
• BRUSH TIP: Always create a new layer before you add brushes, that way you can move or hide the layer to adjust. I love the magic of digital stamps!
• Want to mist? Here's some free brushes!
• Create your own spray mist:

• Add a brush to a photo:

• Got ink? Use a brush to ink the edges of your paper:

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