A Beginners Guide To Krita

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Brushes

David Revoy's Brushes

Instructions are in the "How to Install" link. These are the only brushes I use, they work flawlessly are free and suited for every need I've ever come across.

How To Install
https://www.davidrevoy.com/article953/krita-brushes-2023-01-bundle

Support David Reroy (He seriously deserves it)
https://www.davidrevoy.com/static3/become-my-patron

Settings

Tablet Settigns (Pen Preassure)

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. Pen pressure is more subjective, but you’ll want to do some tests and adjust the curve to somewhere that feels comfortable to you.

My rule of thumb is to move the curve enough so that you don't have to apply very much force when painting. The less preassure you need to paint, the longer your nibs will last and the easier it will be on your hands and wrists.

Display

Canvas Background

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

Canvas Input Settings

Input Profile

• Photoshop Compatible
• if you're coming from Photoshop this will help a lot. If you're not, you can skip this step.

Alt Invocation

1. **Sample Foreground Color From Merged Image**
2. Type: Mouse Button
3. Alt + Left Button

Pan Canvas

• Pan Mode >>> Space + Left Button

Rotate Canvas

1. Rotate Left > 4
2. Reset Rotation > 5
3. Rotate Right > 6
4. Rotate Mode > R + None

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

Plugins

Separate Brush and Eraser (3 Slots Plugin)

How To Install

1. Download the Plugin
2. Tools > Scripts > Import Python Plugin From File
3. find the .zip file and press OK.
4. Restart Krita.

3 Slots Settings

1. Eraser >>> Change to E
2. Brush 1 >>> Change to B

Optional Plugins and Info

How To Install Plugins

https://docs.krita.org/en/user_manual/python_scripting/install_custom_python_plugin.html

Modernized Krita UI Design

https://github.com/veryprofessionaldodo/Krita-UI-Redesign

Digital Painting Workflow

https://studio.blender.org/blog/custom-digital-painting-workflow-in-krita/