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Cerate Stunning Gradient Effects in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, Trish from Quistt Photoshop demonstrates how to create stunning colorful gradients. This technique is perfect for enhancing lettering designs and art posters. Follow along to learn how to apply vibrant gradients that will make your designs pop. Trish walks you through the process of using gradient...

Create Dream-Like Images in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace explores how to use Photoshop’s Style Transfer Neural Filter to infuse your photos with a dream-like, artistic quality. The Style Transfer Neural Filter allows you to apply various pre-defined art styles to your images, giving them a unique and captivating look with minimal effort....

How to Change Black into Any Color in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace demonstrates how to transform black elements in your images into any color using Photoshop. This technique involves utilizing Levels and Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layers to achieve the desired color changes. Aaron guides you through the process of adjusting these settings to effectively modify black areas...

The Science of All 27 Blend Modes in Photoshop

Blend modes are a core feature in Photoshop, essential for manipulating how layers interact and visually combine. They unlock a vast range of creative possibilities, from subtle image enhancements to dramatic composite effects. Understanding each mode allows for precise control over your image adjustments and creative vision. This comprehensive guide...

Create awesome retro halftone effects in Photoshop

Photoshop includes built-in halftone filters, but they often lack flexibility and can feel rigid for creative projects. Many designers struggle with creating authentic vintage halftone effects that remain editable and can be applied to different image sizes and compositions without starting over. This tutorial demonstrates a five-layer halftone setup that...

Create vector-style images in Photoshop… without the pen tool!

Vector-style illustrations capture the bold simplicity of poster art, transforming complex photographs into striking graphic statements. This technique creates clean, high-contrast images reminiscent of street art and propaganda posters. This tutorial demonstrates how to achieve professional vector effects using Photoshop's built-in filters and adjustment layers, bypassing the traditional...

How to replace a sign for mockups in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace demonstrates how to customize signs in Photoshop for mockups. You’ll learn how to efficiently remove existing graphics from a photographed sign and replace them with your own text and logos. Aaron covers techniques for placing your graphics accurately in perspective, ensuring they fit seamlessly...

Create a Crumpled Paper Effect in Photoshop

In this detailed tutorial, Aaron Nace walks you through the process of creating a realistic crumpled paper effect in Photoshop. This technique is perfect for adding texture and visual interest to your photos and poster designs. Aaron begins by demonstrating how to select and prepare your base image, which is...

Cut Out Glass in Photoshop with Blending Modes

Achieving a realistic cut-out of transparent objects, like glass bottles, can be a significant challenge in Photoshop. Traditional masking often struggles to maintain the natural light, shadow, and reflective qualities inherent in such items, leading to flat or artificial results. This video tutorial offers an advanced technique to meticulously mask...

How to Fake Color-Gel Lighting in Photoshop!

In this tutorial, PiXimperfect unveils an inventive method for simulating color-gel lighting effects in Photoshop. You'll explore how to recreate the dynamic look of multiple colored light sources by leveraging Gradient Maps. This technique allows you to precisely control both the brightness and color of the lighting in...

Hidden trick to perfectly sharpen photos in Photoshop

In this detailed tutorial, Colin Smith from Photoshop Cafe uncovers a sophisticated technique for achieving impeccable sharpening results in Photoshop. He dives deep into three essential sharpening methods: Smart Sharpen, High Pass, and Unsharp Mask, each of which offers distinct advantages depending on your editing needs. Colin’s approach goes...

Create a Paper Cut Out Illustration Effect in Photoshop

In this engaging tutorial, Nemanja Sekulic guides you through the process of creating striking paper cut-out illustrations from scratch in Photoshop. The video demonstrates a straightforward approach to achieving this effect, starting with basic techniques and building up to a detailed and dynamic result. Nemanja breaks down the process into...

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How to Create a Molten Metal Text Effect in Photoshop

Molten metal text effects transform ordinary typography into blazing, dimensional masterpieces that appear to glow with intense heat. This technique combines strategic layer styles, textural overlays, and color grading to simulate the appearance of scorching hot metal with fiery edges and realistic surface details. The process builds layers of metallic...

7 Essential Tips for Speed Painting in Digital Art

Speed painting isn't just about working faster—it's about eliminating friction from your creative process. These seven techniques help you get ideas onto canvas quickly without getting bogged down in unnecessary decisions or premature details. Whether you're exploring concepts for professional work or personal...

Holiday Splendor: 16 Decorative Christmas Frames and Card Designs

Holiday Splendor is a free collection of 16 beautifully crafted Christmas frames and card layouts, created with high-quality AI generation and refined for clarity and detail. This set brings together rich seasonal ornamentation, layered textures, and clean decorative borders in a polished 4:3 format. Each design features a clear...

Create Colorful Retro Text Compositions in Photoshop

Retro design trends continue to captivate audiences with their bold colors and geometric shapes. This tutorial demonstrates how to build a complete vintage-inspired composition using text, geometric elements, and vibrant color schemes that capture the essence of classic graphic design. You'll learn to combine typography with custom shapes,...

Glitch Chaos: 3 Free Distorted Pixel Noise CRT Signal Backgrounds

Glitch Chaos: 3 Free Distorted CRT Signal Backgrounds is a small sample pack featuring three high-resolution CRT glitch textures taken from the full Glitch Chaos — 10 Corrupted CRT Signal Backgrounds collection. This free pack gives you a clear preview of the overall style, pixel noise patterns, analog distortion, and signal...

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