Pixelmator brush
For example, with Random as the Initial Direction and the Shape Direction setting at 0%, the first brush mark is placed at a random angle and every subsequent brush mark is placed at that same angle. Note: These settings combine with the Shape Direction setting. Directed - The brushstroke’s first brush mark follows your initial painting direction.Random - The brushstroke’s first brush mark is placed at a random angle.Fixed - The brushstroke’s first brush mark is fixed at its original position.Initial Direction: Choose an initial direction for the brush shape: Scale Shape Vertically: Move this slider to adjust the vertical size of the brush shape. Scale Shape Horizontally: Move this slider to adjust the horizontal size of the brush shape. If you'd like the shape to rotate inversely to your stroke, hold down the Option ⌥ key to extend the range of the Shape Direction slider and drag it to the left. At 100%, the brush marks are rotated to follow your painting direction completely. Shape Direction: Move the Shape Direction slider to adjust how closely the brush shape texture should follow your painting direction.Īt 0%, the angle of a brushstroke’s each internal brush mark is fixed. After choosing a brush to edit, under the Advanced Settings, click the brush settings pop-up menu and choose Shape.Alternatively, click Reset Brush to reset all the settings of the brush to default. Once you're satisfied with your changes, click Done to finish customizing the brush. Wetness: Select to enable the wet paint effect. Merge Brush Marks: Select Merge Brush Marks to make individual brush marks merge together instead of building up. Smooth Textures: Select Smooth Textures to smooth the textures of the brush. Grain: Click Import to choose an image of the desired grain from your device or drag it directly to the Grain well. Down is the default forward direction, so to create a directional brush, make sure to orient the shape downward. Shape: Click Import to choose an image of the desired shape from your device or drag it directly to the Shape well. Smudge: Drag the Smudge slider to adjust the intensity of the paint smudging effect. Shape Angle: Drag the Shape Angle slider to adjust the angle of the brush shape. Opacity: Drag the Opacity slider to adjust the transparency of the brush.īrush Spacing: Drag the Brush Spacing slider to adjust the spacing between individual brush marks within the brush. Softness: Drag the Softness slider to adjust the softness of the edges of the brush. You can also manually enter a value from 1 px to 1000 px. Hold down the Option ⌥ key to extend the range of the Brush Size slider beyond 500 pixels. After choosing a brush to edit, under Advanced Settings, click the brush settings pop-up menu and choose General.īrush Size: Drag the Brush Size slider to adjust the size of the Paint tool brush.