2 Replies Latest reply: Sep 24, 2012 12:07 AM by Pierre Courtejoie RSS

    How to brush across multiple layers

    TechHaven Community Member
    TechHaven Sep 23, 2012 3:34 PM

      Good Afternoon,

       

      I have multiple layers that are all the exact same size that I want to use a brush stroke across simultaneously - yet whenever I select multiple layers the brush & pen tool give me a "no" sign. Anyone know an easy solution? I am just wanting to sign my name across multiple images at once - I guess kind of like a watermark. Using CS6 via the Creative Cloud on Windows.

        • 1. Re: How to brush across multiple layers
          Howard Pinsky CommunityMVP
          Howard Pinsky Sep 23, 2012 4:13 PM (in response to TechHaven)

          Hi, TechHaven!

           

          There are a few things you can do in this situation.

           

          The simplest, is to create a new, blank layer on top of your current images, and sign your name on the new layer. This way, no matter which image is visible, the signature will always be visible.

           

          The second thing you can do, is create a brush of your signature:

           

          Create a new document with a transparent background, that will fit your signature. It's a good idea to create it a bit larger when working with custom brushes.

          NewTrans.png

          Once the document is up, sign your name, filling the whole document.

          Sig.png

          Now, under the Edit menu, find the Define Brush Preset option, and name your brush. Don't worry if it looks squished. It's just the preview.

          SigName.png

          Now, when you select a brush, you'll have your new signature brush available to you at the bottom.

          SigBrush.png

          A single click will 'sign' your images.

           

          Hope this helps!

          • 2. Re: How to brush across multiple layers
            Pierre Courtejoie CommunityMVP
            Pierre Courtejoie Sep 24, 2012 12:07 AM (in response to Howard Pinsky)

            Hello! To Howard's solution, I will add that it is not possible, as you noticed, to apply a brush stroke to multiple layers.

            You might want to use the ALT+[ Shortcut to go to the next layer down the stack.

            If you have too many documents, creating an action might be a path to pursue.

            (I guess that you stacked layers in the same document, to be able to export them to a gallery?)