How to Resize Brushes in Corel Painter

Resizing your brushes in Corel Painter is a fundamental step in creating digital artwork, allowing you to control the scale of your strokes with precision. The primary method involves using the controls readily available on the property bar after selecting your brush.

Here’s how you can easily adjust your brush size:

Steps to Resize Your Brush

To resize your selected brush in Corel Painter, follow these simple steps:

1. Select the Brush Tool: In the main toolbox, ensure the Brush tool is active.
2. Choose Your Brush: Click the Brush Selector on the Brush Selector bar. Navigate through the Brush library panel to select your desired brush category and then click on a specific brush variant.
3. Locate the Property Bar: Once your brush is selected, look at the property bar. This bar typically appears near the top of the Corel Painter window and displays settings relevant to the currently active tool.
4. Adjust the Size: On the property bar, you will find controls specifically for brush size. You can:
   • Move the Size slider: Drag the slider horizontally to visually increase or decrease the brush size.
   • Type a value in the Size box: Click directly into the size input box and type in a specific numerical value for the desired brush size.

Reference Information: In the toolbox, click the Brush tool. Click the Brush Selector on the Brush Selector bar. In the Brush library panel, click a brush category, and click a brush variant. On the property bar, move the Size slider, or type a value in the Size box.

Two Main Methods on the Property Bar

Here's a quick look at the two ways to control size on the property bar:

Method	Description	How to Use
Size Slider	Provides visual, dynamic adjustment.	Click and drag the slider left (smaller) or right (larger).
Size Input Box	Allows for precise numerical size specification.	Click the box, type a number, and press Enter.

By using either the slider for quick adjustments or the input box for exact dimensions, you have full control over your brush size directly from the property bar after selecting your brush. This method ensures efficient workflow as you paint.