Ulrich G. Kliegis <Ulli.usenet@kliegis.de> wrote:

> On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:46:12 GMT, "Ragnar" <ragnar@NOSPAM.com> wrote
> in comp.graphics.apps.photoshop:
>
> >I think you perhaps should try a paint-type program rather than PS. This
> >would be much better at mimicking the effect of natural tools like crayon,
> >paintbrush etc.
> >
> >One that supports graphics tablets and won't cost anything is Artweaver
> >http://www.artweaver.de/index.php?en_version
>
> Ragnar,
> thanks for this pointer. I looked at it and tried the crayon. Almost
> better than the real thing, at least, this crayon does not break!
>
> I'd still like to do it eiter integrated in the PS environment,
> though, or, if available, in a drawing (corel style) environment,
> where I could tweak and twitch the curves as splines. As far as I
> know, though, Corel does not offer structured drawing tools (yet), or
> am I a bit behind?
>
> Thanks for your input, though, I did not know this painting program
> before.
>
> Cheers,
> U.

I have never created a History Brush but I have created several regular
bushes to know the difference or how hard to create the History Brush. *But*
if you know how to generate the History Brush (you may need to GOOGLE for
more information) then you may be able to simulate the Crayon brush.

History Brush is very powerful and unique, and you wanna Google for a site
called something like TriMoon there you may find some *free* History
Brushes, samples, and instruction etc..

Yes, I have used History Brush once awhile and really enjoy it, but I
don't wanna get too much involved with painting but to spend as much
valuable time on retouching.