In this exercise student will understand the usage of  Blur, Sharpen and Smudge Tool.

Blur Tool
Blur tool is used to blur the pixels of an image.
How to use Blur Tool
  1. Select Blur Tool
  2. Adjust the Brush Size
  3. Set Strength % (Intensity of Blur)
  4. Hold Left Click and start dragging the mouse over the area which is to be blurred


Sharpen Tool
Sharpen tool is used to sharpen the pixels of image.
How to use Sharpen Tool
  1. Select Sharpen Tool
  2. Adjust the Brush Size
  3. Set Strength % (Intensity of Sharpen)
  4. Hold Left Click and start dragging the mouse over the area which is to be Shrapen


Smudge Tool (O)
Smudge tool is used to blend the pixels of an image to get an artistic effect. It can also be used to smooth the edges of an object in the image.
How to use Smudge Tool
  1. Select Smudge Tool
  2. Adjust the Brush Size
  3. Set Strength  % (Intensity of Smudge)
  4. Hold Left Click and start dragging the mouse over the area which is to be Smudge.
Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool

Photoshop Exercise #43 - Practice Blur, Sharpen & Smudge Tool