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# Applying Filters

When applying filters, it is important to try different brush types and change the brush attributes to create different effects.

Apply filters to the canvas using the brush, Wipe command, or Wash and Shade media. Paint uses the same filter library as the Filter command in the Processing menu.

(a) Paint Media button(b) Filter button(c) Filter field

To brush a filter onto the image:

1. In the Paint menu, click the Filter field.

   The filter library appears.

2. Select the filter you want to use.

   You are returned to the Paint menu and the filter name appears in the Filter field.

3. Click Filter to enable the selected filter.
4. Set the brush opacity. The opacity determines the level of filtering. Reduce the opacity value to reduce the level of filtering.
5. Paint on the image.

   Original image | After using the emboss filter