This Tutorial can also be referred to as The "Pattern Brush".

1.) Let's begin by first creating a New file, 400 X 400 pixels on a white background.

2.) Select the Airbrush tool. (J)

3.) Next, select Clone Stamp tool and hold until the pull out menu appears, then select Pattern Stamp tool.

4.) In the brush options bar, click the down arrow to display the Brush palette. Find a brush style you would like to use and click on the image.

5.) Set Mode to Normal.

6.) Set Opacity setting to 100%.

7.) In the Pattern options bar, click down arrow to display the Pattern palette. Click pattern you would like to be applied to the brush.

8.) Now position brush over work area, click and drag to paint.

I've included these samples here, to show you some of the great effects that can be achieved by using this method!

Your imagination is the key! Use this technique to create a foundation on which to build from in layers.