Created for use with the popular Photoshop and Photoshop Elements software programs, 130 large, finely detailed brushes and 40 custom shapes offer skulls, skeletons, and other images associated with a holiday that celebrates the human connection with the souls of the departed. Additional features inc... read more
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Product Description:
Created for use with the popular Photoshop and Photoshop Elements software programs, 130 large, finely detailed brushes and 40 custom shapes offer skulls, skeletons, and other images associated with a holiday that celebrates the human connection with the souls of the departed. Additional features include 20 texture brushes, 20 custom styles, an inspiring design gallery, and helpful tutorials. The enclosed CD-ROM features a robust selection of design tools including: Brushes: it's easy to create photographic and painterly effects as well as "rubber stamps"; Shapes: a quick way to add customizable vector shapes to your Photoshop compositions; and Styles: ready-to-use shadows, glows, bevels, color overlays, and other effects for the featured shapes. The Book includes an index of all custom brushes and shapes, instructions for loading and use, and a gallery of designs.
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