The online tools and photoshop give you the power to take your digital art to the next level. Learn how to use layers to create intricate designs, and then use the Crop tool and the Slice tool to cut out or crop sections of an image. You can create many different lines with the drawing and brushing tools. You can also paint with the Brush and Pencil tools by using large-scale splashes of color. The Eyedropper tool lets you make color matches within an image. The measurement tools allow for precise measurements and positioning.
The ability to select an area and apply different effects to it is possible using the tools for selection. The Lasso, including its Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic variations gives you greater control over the selection. The patch tool can be used to fix the selection. You can also make use of Content-Aware Move to move an element or layer without altering its appearance or changing the surrounding elements.
Blur softens the pixels and makes them less distinct, which can be helpful in diminishing glare and creating a dreamy look. Sharpen reverses this by making the pixels more distinct and is often used to eliminate wrinkles or other imperfections. Dodge and Burn can be used to lighten or darken pixels. The Sponge tool can absorb or release color. The Move tool allows you to move an object or layer by moving it. You can create a keyboard shortcut that will switch between tools, and you can change the setting that determines if Photoshop switches between tools when you press a key while holding Shift.
