

You can only toggle between them by clicking on tabs that are visible at the top of the screen or by pressing ctrl+tab. This means only one file can be visible on screen while the other one is hidden. If you try to open more than one you will see that the default setting for multiple windows is set to "tabs". TabsĪs in many graphic programs in Krita you can work with multiple files simultaneously. In this tutorial I will get you familiar with some of the advanced settings, show you how to create new brushes, and how to use the masks and filters that come with Krita. In my opinion, learning how the Krita brush engines work is the smartest thing to do.Welcome to the second of three tutorials focusing on the Krita basics.

The only catch is that Krita imports the Photoshop brush files just as brush tips without the other settings, so for most Photoshop brushes you will need to adjust the brush settings to make them work properly.

There you have it, a veritable treasure hoard of downloadable brushes for Krita, and even some explanation of how to use Krita's built-in brush engines.įor those who still aren't satiated, Krita also supports Photoshop brushes! I find it's the default brush is best for an ink aesthetic, but by playing with the brush settings you can make some great oil and acrylic brushes! In the brush settings, you define the area with "bristles" in it, and the size and rotation settings affect the whole brush tip, not the individual "bristles".

The bristle brush engine aims to replicate how a real life brush would work. If you want your paintings to feel like traditional inks, or oil or acrylic paintings, try out the Krita's bristle brush engine. This is a little bit about each of them and how they work. Krita currently includes 15 brush engines. Perhaps you'll be able to make brushes even better than the ones you've downloaded! Try out playing with the settings of the brush engines and see what you can make on your own - the possibilities are incredible. I wanted to showcase a little bit about the brush engines that are included in Krita, what they can do and how they differ from each other. Watch Widhi's Krita course on Skillshare for free If you're new to Krita, I recommend this basics course by Widhi Muttaqien on Skillshare - this link will also give you Skillshare Premium free for 1 month! While it's always fun to download and try out brushes made by other artists, Krita actually has amazing brush tools built-in.
