5 Easy Steps to Create a Dashed Area Brush in Procreate

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Creating dashed area brushes in Adobe Illustrator is a quick and easy way to add a touch of style to your designs. Whether you’re looking to create a subtle border, add some texture to a shape, or simply add a bit of visual interest, dashed area brushes can be a great way to do it. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to create a dashed area brush in Adobe Illustrator.

To get started, open up Adobe Illustrator and create a new document. Once you have a new document open, select the “Brush Tool” from the toolbar. In the Brush Tool options panel, click on the “New Brush” button. In the New Brush dialog box, select the “Area” brush type. This will create a new area brush.

Next, you’ll need to set up the appearance of your brush. In the Brush Tool options panel, you’ll see a number of different options that you can use to customize the look of your brush. These options include the brush size, the brush shape, and the brush color. You can also use the “Dashed Line” option to create a dashed area brush. In the Dashed Line options, you can specify the dash length, the gap length, and the number of dashes.

How To Create A Dashed Area Bruhs

To create a dashed area brush in Photoshop, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Brush Panel (Window > Brush).
  2. Click on the “New Brush” icon at the bottom of the panel.
  3. In the “New Brush” dialog box, select “Scattering” from the “Shape Dynamics” drop-down menu.
  4. Set the “Scatter” value to a low number, such as 1 or 2.
  5. Set the “Count” value to a high number, such as 100 or more.
  6. Click on the “OK” button to create the new brush.

To use the new brush, select it from the Brush Panel and then paint on your canvas. The brush will create a dashed line with a smooth, even spacing.

People Also Ask

How do you make a dashed brush in Photoshop?

To make a dashed brush in Photoshop, follow the steps outlined in the previous section.

How do you create a custom brush in Photoshop?

To create a custom brush in Photoshop, click on the “New Brush” icon at the bottom of the Brush Panel. In the “New Brush” dialog box, select the desired brush shape and settings. Click on the “OK” button to create the new brush.

How do you use a dashed brush in Photoshop?

To use a dashed brush in Photoshop, select it from the Brush Panel and then paint on your canvas. The brush will create a dashed line with a smooth, even spacing.