How to Airbrush in Adobe CS

Airbrushing in Adobe CS involves using the brush tool with soft edges and adjusting the opacity and flow to create a smooth and gradual blend of colors. Here are the steps to airbrush in Adobe CS:

1. Open the image you want to airbrush in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. 2. Create a new layer on top of the image layer by clicking on the "Create a new layer" button at the bottom of the Layers panel. 3. Select the brush tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen. 4. In the top toolbar, adjust the brush size to the desired size for airbrushing. 5. Set the hardness of the brush to 0% for a soft edge. 6. Adjust the opacity and flow of the brush in the top toolbar. Opacity determines how transparent the brush strokes are, and flow determines the rate at which the brush applies color. 7. Start airbrushing on the new layer. Use light strokes and build up the color gradually by layering strokes. You can switch between different colors and shades by selecting them from the Color panel. 8. If you make a mistake or want to make changes, use the Eraser tool to erase parts of the airbrushed layer, or use the Undo button in the top menu. 9. Once you're satisfied with the airbrushing, save the image by going to File > Save As and choosing a file format (such as JPEG or PNG).

These steps should help you get started with airbrushing in Adobe CS. With practice, you can refine your technique and create beautiful, smooth blends of colors in your images.