In ibisPaint, artwork you create can be used as brush patterns, paper texture patterns, and texture shapes for brushes.

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There are three types of brush patterns: ① [Brush Pattern], ② [Texture Pattern], and ③ [Blurring Shape].

① Brush Pattern: Used to define the brush tip shape in the [Shape] tab's [Brush Pattern] setting. Lines are drawn by repeating this pattern along the stroke. Color images can be used.

② Texture: Used to set the paper texture for brush strokes in the [Type] tab's [Texture Pattern] setting. Defines the paper's surface for drawing.

③ Blurring Shape: Used to control brush fade in the [Fade] tab's [Blurring Shape] setting. Determines how the brush stroke fades.

You can use original brush patterns by creating brush pattern artwork, drawing a brush pattern image within it, and registering it on our server.

From My Gallery, select ①[New] and then ②[Brush Pattern] to create a canvas.

*If you are not logged in to ibisPaint, a screen prompting you to log in will be displayed.

③[Template]: Select a brush to use as the base for creating your brush pattern.

④[Type]: Select the type of brush pattern.
Brush Pattern (Mono)]: Creates an image that can be used as a [Brush Pattern]. Brush patterns created in this way can be used with monochrome brushes.
[Brush Pattern (Color)] : Creates an image that can be used as a [Brush Pattern]. Brush patterns created in this way can be used with color brushes.
[Texture Pattern] : Creates an image that can be used as a [Texture].
[Blurring Shape] : Creates an image that can be used as a [Blurring Shape].

⑤[Size]: Select the size of the image that will become the brush pattern.

The initial settings of the brush created will differ depending on the template. Choose a template that is closest to the brush you want to create. If you want to create a brush that is used like a stamp, we recommend setting the type to [Brush Pattern (Color)] and the template to [Star].

When you enter the canvas screen for brush pattern artwork, the brush pattern of the brush you selected as a template is displayed.

When ⑥[Edit Pattern] is selected, the content you draw on the canvas becomes the brush pattern. From ⑦ [Layer], you can delete the ⑧[Brush Pattern of the Template Brush] or add layers.

You can create brush patterns using brush tools, eraser tools, and other tools in the same way as on the canvas screen for regular ibisPaint artwork.

If you select ⑨[Test Drawing], you will enter test stroke mode, allowing you to test the brush pattern you have created.。

If you are creating a Brush Pattern (Mono) / Brush Pattern (Color) and the pattern shape isn't showing up in the test drawing, and you only see a simple line, it's likely that either the brush Thickness is too thin, or the Spacing is too small. First, try increasing the Thickness. You can adjust the maximum brush thickness in the Max Thickness setting within [Settings]. You can also adjust the Spacing in [Shape] > [Interval].

By opening ⑩[Brush Window] in the test drawing mode, you can switch to ⑫[Brush Parameter Pane] from ⑪[Pane Toggle button] and adjust the brush parameters for the test drawing.

To learn more about brush parameters, check out the Drawing Tutorial: Details of Brush Parameters at this link Tutorials : Details of Brush Parameters

When you have finished creating the brush pattern, select ⑬[Back Button] and then ⑭[Back to My Gallery].

The brush pattern image will be automatically uploaded to the server when you go ⑭[Back to My Gallery], and your new brush pattern will be ready to use.
Just select ⑮[OK] on the pop-up that asks if you want to register the brush you used for Test Drawing as a custom brush.

Once you select OK, the brush used for test drawing will be added to the ⑯[Custom] tab in the Brush Window. This allows you to use the created original brush pattern on regular canvases as well.

Because the brush pattern has been uploaded to the server, you can now select the brush pattern image you created in the Brush window.

The brush pattern images created with [Brush Pattern (Mono)] and [Brush Pattern (Color)] can be used as [Brush Patterns] in the [Shape] tab.
The brush pattern images created with [Texture] can be used as [Texture] patterns in the [Type] tab.
The brush pattern works created with [Blurring Shape] can be used as [Blurring Shape] patterns in the [Fade] tab,
all accessible under ⑰[Original].

The original brush patterns you create can also be used with the Eraser, Smudge, and Blur tools.

While you cannot share brush pattern images alone, you can share brushes that use original brush patterns via QR codes.
For information on how to create and read brush QR codes, please refer to the Tutorial: Brush Export and Import.
Please note that there is a limit to the number of times you can import original brush patterns from other users. However, by subscribing to the Prime Membership (in ibisPaint for Windows, purchasing the Pro Add-on or subscribing to the Prime Membership), this limit is removed, allowing you to import them without restrictions.

Creating a brush pattern from scratch can be challenging. It's often easier to start by customizing a favorite existing brush to your liking.
You can select the brush you want to customize from the [Template] section in the Brush Pattern creation window.

Brush Customization Example

Let's slant the diamonds in the Light Diamond brush.
Select ①[Light Diamond] in the template.

Select the ②[Layer with Diamonds] and use ③[Transform] followed by ④[Perspective Form] to slant the diamonds.

Register it as a custom brush.
Go ⑤[Back to My Gallery] and select ⑥[OK] in the pop-up.

You have created a brush with slanted diamonds.

When creating brush patterns, you can choose the Brush Pattern (Color) option to make patterns with multiple colors. However, it's important to understand how colors are handled in this type of brush patterns.

Essentially, the ①[Color of Brush Pattern Image] is transformed based on the ②[Color Currently Selected] when you actually use the brush. This transformed color is then what appears on the canvas.
You can also set a ③[Base Color] for your color brush pattern. This base color influences the ④[Final Color] by interacting with both the original ①[Color of Brush Pattern Image] and ②[Color Currently Selected].

④ [Final Color] = ① [Color of Brush Pattern Image] + ② [Color Currently Selected] - ③ [Base Color]

In Pattern Editing Mode, you'll see a ⑤[Base Color Button]. This button lets you set the base color for the brush pattern you're creating.
This base color is important because it affects how the colors in your brush pattern will look when you actually use the brush. When the color you select for your brush is similar to the base color, the colors in the pattern will appear closer to their original colors.
So, if your brush pattern is mostly red, set the base color to red. If it's mostly blue, set the base color to blue. This will make the brush pattern more intuitive to use, as the colors will appear as you expect them to when you draw.

Let's create a brush pattern.
First, create a canvas with the type ⑥[Brush Pattern (Color)]. We'll make a brush that works like a stamp, so choose the ⑦[Star] template.
For this example, let's draw a sunflower on the canvas in Edit Pattern mode.

We want a yellow sunflower to appear when the user selects yellow, so we need to set the ⑧[base color] to yellow.
To do this, tap the ⑧[Base Color] button to open the ⑨[Base Color Setting] window.
Choose yellow (the same color as the sunflower) as the base color and close the window.

The ⑧ [Base Color] button sets the hue. To find the right hue, use the eyedropper to pick a representative color from your brush pattern. Check the color in the color window and then set it as the base color

Now, when you test the brush with yellow, you'll get a yellow sunflower. If you use red, you'll get a red sunflower.
You've finished your sunflower brush. It will be yellow when you draw with yellow.

This section explained how the hue changes when using a color brush pattern.
The software also adjusts the saturation (vividness) based on the color you choose.
So, when making a color brush, remember to increase the saturation using adjustment layers or other tools.

Let's explain in more detail how the colors in a color brush pattern are determined.

Suppose you've set the base color of your color brush pattern to red.
If you then draw using red (the same color as the base color), the brush pattern will appear on the canvas exactly as it is.

Now, let's consider what happens when you change the brush color from red (the base color) to green. When you change a color from red to green, the hue changes by 120 degrees. If you then use this brush pattern, the image on the canvas will have its hues shifted by 120 degrees.
If you change the brush color further to blue, the difference in hue between red and blue is 240 degrees. In this case, the brush pattern image will have its hues shifted by 240 degrees when it's drawn on the canvas.

The brush colors used in the examples so far (red, green, and blue) all have 100% brightness and saturation. What happens if you choose colors with lower saturation and brightness?
In those cases, the saturation and brightness of the brush pattern image will be reduced on the canvas, matching the saturation and brightness of the color you selected.

Keep in mind that when using a color brush pattern, the image drawn on the canvas will never be more vivid than the original brush pattern image. Therefore, it's recommended to create color brush patterns using vivid colors.