Getting Started With Krita

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Written By Chris Snyder

The splash page for Krita featuring Kiki, the community’s friendly mascot.

Brushes

David Reroy’s Brushes

Instructions in the link. These are the only brushes I use. They work flawlessly are free and suited for every need.

Support David Reroy (He seriously deserves it)

Charcoal & Sketch Duo Brushes


Settings

These are things you don’t need to download and can change in the stock Krita installation.

Tablet Settings (Pen Pressure)

This might not be necessary for everyone, but if unable to change in your computer’s settings, It’s very easy to change this in Krita’s Settings instead.

Display

Canvas Background

  1. Settings >>> Configure Krita >>> Display >>> Canvas Decorations >>> Canvas Border Color >>> #141414 or #2d2d2d

Canvas Input Settings

Input Profile

  1. Photoshop Compatible

Input Profile = Photoshop Compatible

Alt Invocation

  1. **Sample Foreground Color From Merged Image**

  2. Type: Mouse Button

  3. Alt + Left Button

Alt Invocation Color Selector. Sample Color From Merged Image.

Pan Canvas

  1. Pan Mode >>> Space + Left Button

Rotate Canvas

  1. Rotate Left >>> 4

  2. Reset Rotation >>> 5

  3. Rotate Right >>> 6

  4. Rotate Mode >>> R + None

Rotate Settings

Zoom

  1. Zoom Out >>> Mouse Wheel Down

  2. Zoom In >>> Mouse Wheel Up

  3. Zoom to 100% >>> 9

  4. Fit To View >>> 0

Color Selector Settings

  1. Advanced Color Selector

  2. HSV

  3. Shade Selector >>> Gradiant

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