Exploring and accessing the brushes

As we continue to navigate Photopea, we discover this open-source photo editing software is packed with powerful tools for those working at a beginner level to a professional level. If you plan on using photo editing long-term, then you need to grasp the essentials of working with the Brush Tool and the basic tools that aid them.

Both the Brush Tool and Pencil Tool are your digital Tools, which give you unlimited possibilities and flexibility. They are used much like traditional paintbrushes and pencils for drawing, painting, and making marks on paper, canvas, and other surfaces. Keep in mind that the Brush tool has a variety of functions and settings that react to layers (or the canvas), each with a different or unique result.

We will start with the basics and gradually experiment with some of the functions and settings to keep it simple and interesting. I encourage you to continue exploring the Brush tool beyond what is covered in this chapter...