This is a tutorial about making digital paintings using PS standard tools and Wacom tablet. Our tutorial will concoct from 2 parts.

In part 1 I will use only standard PS tools to create the idea and basic shapes.

So let's begin. Create a document.

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Add a new layer. Try to figure out how to use layers in PS. If you will some day understand this you will discover that if can give you absolutely awesome flexibility.

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Choose custom shape tool.

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See the options:

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And paint a custom shape.

I've chosen this one.

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Now fill the path tapping A to switch to Path Selection Tool.

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Settings:

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Result:

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Then Stroke the path. Don't forget to chose the brush and brush settings Before I stroking.

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