About painting and drawing

When creating graphics on a computer, there is a distinction between painting and drawing.

Painting involves changing the colors of pixels using a painting tool. You can apply colors gradually, with soft edges and transitions, and manipulate individual pixels using powerful filter effects. When you use a painting tool, the color is applied to the currently selected layer.

Drawing involves creating shapes that are defined as geometric objects. For example, if you draw a circle using the ellipse tool, the circle is defined by a specific radius, location, and color. You can quickly select the entire circle and move it to a new location. When you use a drawing tool, a new layer is automatically created.

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