Pencil vs Brush?

[TonyW]

A very basic question. I realise I never use the pencil I always use the brush. Is there more to a pencil than just being a hard brush? Am I missing something by never using it? Just curious :confused:

Tony

[Carbone]

Aside from having the Auto Erase option, I hardly ever use it. I think I recall seeing a need for it once for creating scratches on a picture, to get it to look old. That's about it.

Ray

[TonyW]

Thanks Ray. I wondered if I was missing something useful. Have to admit that auto erase is another tool I never use - tried it and it didn't seem to do anything very useful. I have the same issue with the magic and background erasers - maybe I just haven't figured out how to work them properly.

Tony

[Pauline]

I've never used the pencil tool either. Never even think about it. Sounds like it's time for Dave and Matt to find a tutorial for us on the usefulness of the pencil tool :D

[jvolpe]

Hi Pauline, I just uploaded my Christmas card that I used the pencil, but I don't know where the picture went :( . I'm totally helpless when it comes to this, but I'm enjoying seeing everyone's work. Maybe my picture will show up somewhere?

Happy Holidays
Janis

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

I don't use the pencil tool very often ... but if I need a neat thin line then I use it :)

Wendy