
To begin painting with your active foreground color, simply click and drag over your canvas to paint.

Right-click on your canvas to open the Brush Tip Preset window to choose the desired brush type, feather, and brush hardness. To access the Brush Tool in Photoshop, press B on your keyboard. Here’s a quick glance at how the tool works at a basic level: Knowing how to use the Brush Tool properly is essential for anyone who plans to use Photoshop regularly.


You can use this tool to paint colors onto the canvas, and with other tools and functions, such as while masking. There are specific tools in Photoshop that are staples in most projects, and one of those is the Brush Tool.
