Steps

Starting with the Muro

1. Sign up for deviantArt to become a member if you aren't already. Otherwise, log in as usual to start using the Muro.
   
2. 
   Go to the Muro application to start using it. The application is found at http://muro.deviantart.com/.
   
   • It's recommended that you use Google's Chrome if you want optimum performance with the Muro, since this browser currently has the best HTML 5 compatibility. If you use other browsers, just be aware that they may crash.
     
   
   
3. Install the plug-in. When you first start up the Muro, in the bottom left hand corner you'll see the WACOM logo. This will indicate that it's compatible with any WACOM tablet. Underneath this logo, it will ask you to install the plug-in. This allows you to use the pressure sensitivity along with your tablet and gives you the best performance.
   

How to use the dA Muro interface

The topbar

1. 

   The reverse and forward arrows
   Use the 'reverse and forward arrow' to undo any mistakes and/or go forward in your history.
   
2. 

   Files button
   Click on the 'file button' to open up the drop down menu. Here are the options within the dropdown menu:
   
   • New Canvas: When clicked, this gives you the option to choose from a few preset sizes and a customizable height and width of the canvas in pixels. You can also choose a between a black, white or transparent background.
     
   • Open File: When clicked, you can reopen any saved files you worked in the Muro before.
     
   • Save File: Use this button to save the file.
     
   • Save File as: Use the button to save the file.
     
   • Export Image: Use this to export your image as PNG.
     
   • Clear Canvas: This button clears the canvas. Be careful as this will erase your entire work.
     
   • Reset Brushes: Clicking this button will reset the settings on all your brushes.
     
   • Autosave ON/OFF: Click this button to enable the autosave.
     
   
   
3. 

   Filters
   Click the third button to add a filter to your artwork. There are 22 filters to choose from; play with the filters to get some neat effects in your artwork. Be sure to save your work before you use the filters, just in case something goes wrong.
   
4. 

   This button gives you the option to use layers in your artwork.
   Click the last button to start using layers in your artwork.
   
5. 

   Add your work to deviantArt
   Click the 'Submit' button to add your work to deviantArt.
   

Drawing Tools

1. 

   Drawing tools in Muro.
   Find the tools at the bottom toolbar. In this toolbar you can find all of the drawing tools:
   
   • Draw tool: This is the drawing tool or brush.
     
   • Eraser: This will erase any part of your artwork.
     
   • Flood Fill: With this tool you can fill any areas in your artwork or the canvas.
     
   • Eye dropper: With this tool you can use choose any color from your artwork and use the same color again.
     
   
   
2. 

   Color tool
   Choose the color with this tool. In the first square you can pick the color, in the second one you can choose a shade of the color, and in the third square you can see the color that you chose with the eye dropper tool.
   
3. 

   These are the settings of the brushes.
   These slides are the settings of the brushes. Not every brush has the same settings, so take some time to experiment with the varied settings.
   
4. 

   Layers
   If you choose to use the Pro setting, the layer setting will appear at the right of your screen. In the box at the bottom you can add a layer by clicking on the plus sign, to delete a layer click on the minus sign. The circle next to the title of the layers hides and shows the layer. Use the opacity slider to control the opacity (see through) the layer should be. The visible button will delete any visible layers when clicked on.
   
   • Above the layers you can find the viewfinder. With this tool you can see the image in preview. With the plus and minus signs, you can zoom in and out. The circle brings you back to the original zoom. The percentage gives you how much percentage it's zoomed in or out.
     
   
   
5. 

   The brushes in Muro.
   There are currently 20 brushes available in Muro. Seven of them are free, the other ones you need to purchase with deviantArt points (or you can get them as a gift from someone else). The free brushes available are:
   
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     The webink brush
     Play with the settings of the brushes to achieve different effects.
     
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     Basic brush
     With the basic brush you can draw.
     
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     Paintbrush
     Use this brush to paint or color in large areas in your artwork.
     
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     Nightmare brush
     This brush gives you an interesting line effect as shown in the example at the right.
     
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     Smoke brush
     Create a smoke effect with the brush and play with the opacity to achieve better results.
     
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     Drippy
     The drippy brush gives the effect of dripped paint.
     
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     Scatter brush
     Use the scatter brush to get scattered circles, and use this brush for a grungy effect or as background.
     
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     Sketchbrush
     The sketchbrush looks like a sketch; use this brush for any sketchwork.
     
   
   

Tips

• Hot keys for Muro as shown in the image: