How to create realistic pencil and charcoal brushes? | Adobe Photoshop | Page 1

shell oar Jul 2, 2025, 6:26 PM

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Hi there. I’m new to using brushes with Photoshop, and have been researching brush creation. How can I create a brush that has a look and feel to realistic pencils and charcoal? What I am specifically trying to achieve is strong thin lines when the pen is held upright, and soft creamy wide shading ability when the pen is on its side.

An example image from Brent Eviston is attached.

If anyone can please assist with the technicalities of setting this up, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/36/11/6c/36116c6a1fbbecaa1ff2d49d892950c9.jpg

mild saddle Jul 2, 2025, 6:27 PM

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Have you checked the Kyle Webster Brushes? There are probably already some good ones on the repo. https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop-brushes.html

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shell oar Jul 2, 2025, 6:30 PM

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mild saddle Have you checked the Kyle Webster Brushes? There are probably already some good ...

I couldn’t find one that works exactly right, which is why I want to try building one.

#How to create realistic pencil and charcoal brushes?