Apply flat artwork in Illustrator to a whole new level by using scatter brushes to add organic textures, random patterns and unique visual effects—perfect for posters, digital illustrations or any design that needs natural depth. In this quick tutorial, Brian Wood walks you through making your own brush artwork (00:30), creating and refining the scatter brush (00:52), applying it to paths and shapes (01:25), then fine-tuning with color, opacity and blend modes (03:10) before wrapping up with some creative ideas (03:30).
Grab the free practice files to follow along, explore an array of Adobe Stock splatters and splashes, and get inspired to try your favorite brush technique first. Don’t forget to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud for more tips, tutorials and creative community goodness.
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