Adding panel wear..

[Egbert Drenth 250]

Hi,I'm working on a panel and I would like to simulate panel wear, like stains, fingerprints, etc.I use Paintshop Pro 7.04. Is there an (easy) way to do this, other then using the paintbrush pixel for pixel?

[Hornit 3]

There is no substitute for a good paintbrush!!! Try using some of the texture and artistic effects up on that toolbar, you will be surprised how much you can add a bit of realism with a few minor texture and lighting tweaks. copy some file and just experiment!Hornit

[Guest DanielBu]

I'm not sure, but maybe you could define a brush that has a light gray at the center and a darker outside.Or maybe you could add a greyish, textured layer underneath the panel layer and use a fine eraser brush to create scratches.(Haven't tried any of it, just an idea)-Daniel

[Egbert Drenth 250]

Hi all,Thanks for the hints. I managed to do it with a (very light) airbrush including variable opacity, colors and size.