Photoshop Brush Blog

Tips, tutorials, and design inspiration for digital artists and Photoshop users.

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Inspiration

Studio or In-Home Newborn Photography? A Guide for Parents

Choosing between a studio and an in-home newborn photography session? Here is how each setting feels and how to decide what's right for your family.

⏱ 7 min read

Tutorial

How to Install Photoshop Brushes: Every Method, Every Version

Double-click, drag-and-drop, Preset Manager, and manual install — all methods explained for CS6 through Photoshop 2025.

⏱ 5 min read

Guide

Mastering the Photoshop Brush Tool: Opacity, Flow, Blend Modes & More

A complete breakdown of every brush setting — from basic size control to advanced Brush Settings panel dynamics for professional results.

⏱ 8 min read

Tutorial

How to Create Your Own Photoshop Brushes from Scratch

Turn any image, scan, or drawing into a custom .ABR brush file. Full walkthrough from source image preparation to export and sharing.

⏱ 10 min read

Tips

10 Blend Mode Tricks Every Photoshop Artist Should Know

Multiply for shadows, Screen for light, Overlay for texture — and seven more blend mode combinations that transform how brushes behave.

⏱ 6 min read · Coming soon

Roundup

Best Free Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop in 2026

We tested 200+ watercolor brush sets and picked the 15 best free options — ranked by realism, versatility, and compatibility.

⏱ 7 min read · Coming soon

Inspiration

20 Stunning Digital Paintings Made with Free Photoshop Brushes

A curated gallery of breathtaking digital artwork — all created using freely available Photoshop brush sets you can download today.

⏱ 4 min read · Coming soon