Krita Tutorial 4.1+: Import Photoshop Brushes

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of importing Photoshop brushes into Krita. Whether you're looking to enhance your digital artwork or simply experiment with new brush styles, this step-by-step guide will help you get started with ease.

Step 1: Download Photoshop Brushes

1. Identify the brushes you want to use. In this tutorial, we'll use fern brushes from the website Obsidian Dawn.
2. Download the brush files from the source. Make sure they are in a compatible format for Krita.
3. Unzip the downloaded files if they are compressed. You can use built-in extraction tools or third-party software like WinRAR or 7-Zip.

Step 2: Locate the Krita Brushes Folder

1. Navigate to the Krita installation directory on your computer.
   • For Windows, this is typically found in C:\Program Files\Krita (64-bit)\share\krita\brushes.
   • For Mac or Linux users, find the equivalent installation path.
2. Optionally, create a new subfolder for your imported brushes for better organization.

Step 3: Copy the Brush Files

1. Copy the unzipped brush files.
2. Paste them into the Krita brushes folder you located in Step 2.

Step 4: Open Krita and Access Brush Settings

1. Launch Krita.
2. Click on the brush icon to open the brush customization window.
3. Select the type of brush you want to create. For this tutorial, choose a pixel art brush.

Step 5: Save a New Brush Preset

1. In the brush customization window, click on the option to save a new preset.
2. Name your new brush (e.g., "Custom Fern Brush").
3. Ensure you save this preset to avoid altering the original brushes.

Step 6: Import Photoshop Brushes

1. In the brush customization window, navigate to the predefined tab.
2. Click on the import option.
3. Paste the file path of the Photoshop brushes you copied earlier and select the .abr file to import.
4. After importing, scroll down in the customization window to find your new brush settings.

Step 7: Adjust Brush Settings

1. To see the brush's effect, you may need to adjust various settings:
   • Size: Increase the size if it appears too small.
   • Spacing: Adjust the spacing to change how densely the brush applies the strokes.
   • Sharpness: Modify sharpness to enhance or soften the details of the brush.
   • Rotation: Experiment with rotation settings for varied effects.

Step 8: Finalize and Save

1. Once you are satisfied with the adjustments, overwrite the brush preset to save your changes.
2. You can create additional presets with different settings by repeating the steps above.

Conclusion

You have successfully imported Photoshop brushes into Krita and customized them for your artwork. Feel free to experiment with different settings to create unique brush effects. If you have further questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Happy painting!