Gradient

What we will learn

• Applying Gradients
• Creating Gradients
• Applying Gradient Fill Layer
• Applying Patterns
• Creating Patterns
• Using Pattern Maker
• Applying Pattern Fill Layer

Applying Gradients

• Select the area where you want to apply the gradient
• Select the Gradient Tool under the Fill Tool
  
• Select a Background and Foreground Color
• Go to the Fill Tool Options Bar

• Select the type of gradient you want : Linear, Radial, Angle, Reflected or Diamond
  
• Select the Type of Color pattern you want
  
• Click the Drag over the selected area
  

Creating Gradients

• Double Click the Gradient pattern
• Gradient Editor will open

• Give your new gradient a name
• Choose a Gradient Type : Noise or Solid
• Choose a Smoothness Percentage
• Choose the bottom stop (arrows) to select colors
  
  
• Choose the top stop (arrows) the select opacity
  
• If you want to add more stop points just click in the position you want to add them
  
• If you want to delete the stop points, click and drag away the stop
  
• Press OK if you have created your desired gradient
• If you want to Add you gradient Click the down arrow
  
  
• Click the Circle Arrow
  
• Select New Gradient
  
• Give it a name
• Your new Gradient will be added to the rest of the gradients
  
  

Applying Gradient Fill Layer

• Go to Layer > New Fill Layer > Gradient
  
• Give it a new name
  
• Press OK
  
• Choose the Gradient, Angle and Style
  
• Press OK. You Picture will have a gradient fill
  

Applying Patterns

• Select the Pattern Stamp Tool
  
• Go to the Stamp Tool Options Bar

• Choose the pattern
  
  
• Start painting with the pattern you have selected
  

Creating Patterns

• Select a portion of the picture that you want to convert to pattern
  
• Go to Edit > Define Pattern
  
• Give the new pattern a name
  
• This pattern will now be added to the preset pattern list
• Go to Stamp Tool optins bar and you will find your pattern there
  
• Using the Pattern Stamp Tool start painting with your newly created pattern
  

Using Pattern Maker

• Select a portion of the picture
  
  
• Go to FIlter > Pattern Maker
  
• Pattern Maker Screen will open. Click Generate
  
  
• If you want to see more types of pattern, click Generate Again
  
  
• After you have found the right kind of pattern click OK.
  You will have the pattern filled in your graphic.
  

Applying Pattern Fill Layer

• Go to Layer > New Fill Layer > Pattern
  
  
• Give a new name for the layer
  
  
• Choose a pattern fill
  
  
• The pattern will be filled on the graphic
  
  
• The layers panel will show a new layer with the pattern and a mask on the layer
  
  
• Click the Mask
  
• Use a Black Foreground and start painting to reveal the picture underneath

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