How can I make my line-art smoother

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May 20, 2018
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I'm trying to make some lineart on a 3" x 2" image canvas, but my lineart turns out pixelated. The inking line-art I use on Sketchbook Pro is far more cleaner, smoother and crisper. Is there any tweaks I can make on Photoshop CC that can make my line-art smoother.

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Correct answer melissapiccone

Illustrator is the way to go for something like this. Do you have an ipad? The Adobe Mobile apps are another option - PS sketch on an ipad pro with the pencil...

But, you can still make it work in PS - you need to be working on a large image - lots of pixels. Here is an example - i just created a new document, the default print document 8.5 x 11 at 300ppi. Smooth at 100% but pixelated when zoomed in...

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MelissaLA88

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As Nancy did above, I would recommend checking out Illustrator for something like this. If you have an iPad, also check out the app Adobe Draw. I think you'll be able to do what it is you're trying to do there Good luck!

Abambo

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even that I agree using Illustrator, the drawing should be lined crisp and properly antialiased if drawn using Photoshop, if the parameters are correct. However, to judge if something is crisp, you need to look at it at full resolution (1:1) as recommended by c.pfaffenbichler.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

Nancy OShea

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For high quality line art, I use Illustrator.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

melissapiccone

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How are you drawing the lines?? The pencil tool is very pixelated, the brush is not. The larger you file, the nicer the brushstrokes will look. Post some screenshots...

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist