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3 Pencil Brushes

byPixelstains86.5kdownloadsAdded Apr 27, 2015
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File Information

Format
ABR, TPL
Size
3.9 MB
Items in set
3
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ABR, TPL3.9 MB

Commercial

What's Included

3 Pencil Brushes - Schematic

Description

This free pack of 3 Photoshop Brushes is for achieving the traditional pencil look. The pencil pack contains three different brushes:

The first one is a 2B pencil. This is the Goldilocks pencil for traditional sketching, as it is neither too hard nor too soft. You can achieve a large range of values with it depending on how hard you push against the surface. The second brush is a 4B pencil. This is a personal favorite for those who prefer to use a light touch. The only downside in traditional media is that you have to sharpen it every 3 minutes, but in Photoshop you will not have to worry about that. The third one is a mechanical pencil. Tips:

Set a paper texture in the background and paint over it for a pleasant traditional effect.

Set your foreground color to black to be able to work within the full range of values.

Frequently asked questions

Is "3 Pencil Brushes" free to download?
Yes — this resource is free to download from MyPhotoshopBrushes, with no signup and no paywall. It is published under the Free for Commercial Use license, which allows commercial use — see the license panel on this page for the exact terms.
What file format does this download use?
The download is a ZIP archive containing .ABR files (plus .TPL) — unzip it first, then use the files inside.
How do I use it in Photoshop?
Download the .ABR file and double-click it — Photoshop imports the set and appends it to the Brushes panel automatically. You can also drag the file onto the Photoshop window, or open Window → Brushes and choose Import Brushes from the panel menu.
What is the .TPL file format?
A .TPL file is a Photoshop Tool Preset — a saved tool configuration that bundles a brush tip with its paint settings (opacity, flow, pressure dynamics). Load it via Window → Tool Presets and choose Load Tool Presets from the panel menu; the presets appear in the Tool Presets picker at the left end of the options bar.