The online tools and photoshop allow you to elevate your digital art to the next level. Learn how to use layers to create intricate designs, and also use the Crop tool and Slice tool to cut or crop parts of an image. You can create lines using the brushing and drawing tools. You can also paint with the Brush and Pencil tools, with large swaths of color. The Eyedropper allows you to capture and match colors in an image. Measurement tools permit precise positioning and measurements.
The ability to select an area and apply various effects to it is possible using the selection tools. The Lasso includes its Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic variations, allows you to have more control over the selection. You can then use the patch tool repair the selection or you can use the Content-Aware Moving tool to move an object or layer without distorting its appearance or changing other elements of the image around it.
Blur softens the pixels and makes them less distinct, which can be beneficial in diminishing glare and creating a dreamy effect. Sharpen is the opposite, making pixels more distinct and often used for retouching to eliminate wrinkles or other imperfections. Dodge and Burn lighten or darken the pixels, and the Sponge tool absorbs or releases color, therefore it can be useful for improving areas where the contrast is too high. You can move an object or layer using the Move tool. You can also create an keyboard shortcut to switch between tools. You can also alter the default to decide if Photoshop switches between tools when you press a key while holding down Shift.
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