This course aims to expose the chalk and pastel features of Photoshop and provide a clear understanding of how to access and use them to their best advantage. Author John Derry is a master of digital painting; by following along with his expert, friendly instruction, you'll be able to utilize these tools to create your own convincing dry media artwork.

Topics include:
* Customizing brush performance, tilt, and pressure response
* Using surface texture
* Roughing out the sketch
* Adding color
* Creating tonality with blending