I purchased some of Rons brushes based on the promo pictures wanting to learn how to do stuff like that with those types of brushes in photoshop. First step was to get some of his brushes I have that done.

But second step was to install them and play around and see what I can do which unfortunatly not much, lol. I guess I am looking for some tips and advice, tutorials on how to use these types of brushes in photoshop to create effects and what not like in the picture I included from rons rips brush set. I use his as an example, but there are many brushes out there like this and just want to really learn how to use them correctly to get the effects they are intended to achieve.

I am sure it has to do with playing with blending options, layer options, and other then using the default black and white colors. Again input, examples, or what ever someone can give me would be appreciated :)