Master Ibis Paint X v13: The Ultimate Guide to Custom Brush Creation

Updated at: 19/06/2025

Unleash your artistic potential with Ibis Paint X v13! This ultimate guide dives deep into custom brush creation, transforming your digital art. Learn to craft unique brushes from scratch, mastering textures, shapes, and settings. From simple strokes to complex effects, we'll empower you to personalize your digital painting experience like never before. Get ready to elevate your artwork!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare Ibis Paint X

    • Update Ibis Paint X to version 13.
    Update Ibis Paint X to version 13.
    Prepare Ibis Paint X

  2. Create New Brush

    • Tap the '+' button to create a new brush.
    • Scroll to the bottom and select 'Brush Pattern'.
    • Choose a template brush you like. The custom brush will inherit its settings.
    Choose a template brush you like. The custom brush will inherit its settings. Choose a template brush you like. The custom brush will inherit its settings. Choose a template brush you like. The custom brush will inherit its settings.
    Create New Brush

  3. Design Brush Shape

    • Select 'Brush Pattern Mono' for a solid color brush (allows color changes).
    • Clear the existing brush shape and draw your custom brush shape.
    • Import your desired image (optional). Remove the background using the 'clear white' option (if white background) or the 'extract line drawing' filter for better results.
    Import your desired image (optional). Remove the background using the 'clear white' option (if white background) or the 'extract line drawing' filter for better results. Import your desired image (optional). Remove the background using the 'clear white' option (if white background) or the 'extract line drawing' filter for better results. Import your desired image (optional). Remove the background using the 'clear white' option (if white background) or the 'extract line drawing' filter for better results.
    Design Brush Shape

  4. Finalize and Create Brush

    • After creating the brush, choose whether to automatically create a new canvas with the new brush (recommended).
    After creating the brush, choose whether to automatically create a new canvas with the new brush (recommended).
    Finalize and Create Brush

  5. Adjust Brush Settings

    • Adjust brush settings (size, thickness, opacity, etc.) in the brush settings.
    • In the 'Type' setting, experiment with 'Mono', 'Color', 'Water', 'Double', and 'Jerk' to find the best behavior for your brush.
    • If using a color image, change 'Type' to 'Color' to correctly apply your chosen colors; for exact image colors use hex code (e.g., `ff0000` for red).
    If using a color image, change 'Type' to 'Color' to correctly apply your chosen colors; for exact image colors use hex code (e.g., `ff0000` for red). If using a color image, change 'Type' to 'Color' to correctly apply your chosen colors; for exact image colors use hex code (e.g., `ff0000` for red). If using a color image, change 'Type' to 'Color' to correctly apply your chosen colors; for exact image colors use hex code (e.g., `ff0000` for red).
    Adjust Brush Settings
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Tips

  • Use the 'extract line drawing' filter to cleanly remove backgrounds from imported images.
  • Experiment with dynamic settings like 'Speed to Thickness' to add interesting effects.
  • The 'Jitter' setting adds a unique, scattered effect to your brushstrokes.
  • For 'Texture Pattern', your drawing will tile seamlessly.
  • 'Blurring Shape' acts as a dual brush, combining your brush pattern with a blur effect. Adjust blur settings in the 'Fade' tab.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Ignoring Brush Tip Shape and Spacing

Reason: Using default settings or not carefully adjusting the tip shape and spacing leads to brushes that lack precision or have undesirable texture.
Solution: Experiment with different tip shapes, spacing values, and the 'Anti-aliasing' option to achieve the desired brush behavior.

2. Overlooking Dynamics Settings

Reason: Neglecting brush dynamics (size, opacity, angle) results in inflexible and less expressive brushes.
Solution: Carefully adjust the dynamics settings, considering how pen pressure and tilt could impact the brush stroke.

3. Not Saving or Organizing Brushes

Reason: Creating a lot of brushes without saving them properly leads to losing valuable work and makes finding specific brushes difficult.
Solution: Regularly save your custom brushes with descriptive names and organize them into folders for easy access.

FAQs

Can I import my own textures or images into a custom brush?
Yes! Ibis Paint X allows you to import images as textures for your custom brushes. This lets you create brushes with unique patterns and appearances, adding a personal touch to your artwork.
How do I save my custom brushes so I can use them later?
Once you've finished creating your brush, tap the save icon (usually a floppy disk symbol). Give your brush a name and it will be saved in your brush library for future projects. You can access and use them anytime from your brush menu.