Make nature text effects
1. Open the document Start off by opening your image into Photoshop by going to File>Open. Find a woods picture and open it, then get the Type tool up by pressing T. 2. Inserting the text Set white...
View ArticleReduce banding gradients
If you’re an artist or designer who uses gradients, we have the YouTube video for you… In this video, Stewart Wood shows you how to reduce banding – check it out!
View ArticleCreate art like Helene Marie
1. The initial sketch This marmot painting originally started on paper. Draw your subject with a pencil and sketchpad and scan it onto your computer to use in Photoshop. 2. Colouring in The second...
View ArticleWhat’s involved in creating a logo?
Every logo is different, but perhaps what links every great brand is a strong typeface. Pick a good font and then add flourishes with the Pen tool. Another popular element with logos is embellishing...
View ArticleApply colourful make-up
1. Brush some colour Start off by picking a shade that you want to use on your subject. We’ve gone for a deep green to complement the hair colour, but you can choose any colour at all. Create a new...
View ArticleHow can I use stock images to create a beautiful mermaid?
To create a mermaid, first you need to find good stock images. There are plenty of online resources available for doing this. Browse stock sites, such as DeviantArt and Pixabay, to find fish scales,...
View ArticleCreate bokeh and light leaks!
Light Leaks 1. Gradients Create a new layer and fill it black so you can see what you’re creating. Click on the Gradient button and choose a bright colour to transparent style, which will emanate from...
View ArticleTurn day to night
1. Turn day into night Go to File>Open and choose the file you want to edit. Go to Layer>New Adjustment Layer>Brightness And Contrast. Set the Brightness to -150 and the Contrast to -50....
View ArticleHow do I use the Find Edges filter?
Here we’ll use the filter to bring out a focal point. Start with a photo and duplicate the layer. Apply Find Edges to the duplicate. Change the blend mode to Luminosity and add a layer mask. With a...
View ArticleConquer clipping masks
1. Create a blank canvas Create a new canvas via File>New. Select the size from the Preset and Size options and ensure Background Contents is set to Transparent. Rotate the canvas via...
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