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3 must-try techniques to enhance colors in Photoshop

Many photographers and designers seek to infuse their images with vibrant, true-to-life colors that truly stand out. Achieving this level of color enhancement often requires more than basic adjustments; it demands a nuanced approach that breathes life into every detail. This tutorial uncovers three powerful, yet often overlooked, Photoshop techniques...

You can learn Photoshop in 15 minutes - here's how

If you’re looking to learn Photoshop quickly, this beginner tutorial is perfect for you. In just 15 minutes, you can get started with the basics and gain the confidence to explore further. The tutorial covers essential topics such as opening images, creating new documents, and navigating the workspace. You...

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Retouching in Photoshop

Mastering keyboard shortcuts transforms your retouching workflow from a series of menu clicks into fluid, efficient movements. Professional retouchers rely on these time-saving combinations to maintain focus on their creative work rather than hunting through interface panels. The right shortcuts become second nature with practice, allowing you to switch tools,...

Lighting Effects to Create Drama in Photoshop

In this tutorial, John Whitehead demonstrates how to add dramatic lighting effects in Photoshop to transform flat lighting into something much more dynamic. You'll learn how to use various tools such as lighting effects filters, lens flare, smart objects, and LUTs to completely alter the mood and appearance...

Easy Watercolor Painting Effects in Photoshop

Creating watercolor painting effects in Photoshop is easy and fun with this step-by-step tutorial by John Whitehead. In this guide, you'll learn how to transform any image into a beautiful watercolor painting using Adobe Photoshop. John walks you through the entire process, from selecting the right brushes to...

Cartoon effect using Photoshop filters

Playing with Photoshop filters can be incredibly fun and lead to the creation of impressive photo effects. In this quick video tutorial, PSD Box demonstrates how to create a cool cartoon or painting effect using various Photoshop filters. You'll learn how to transform your images into vibrant, cartoon-like...

How to colorize photos in Photoshop

In this episode, Adobe Evangelist Paul Trani demonstrates how to instantly colorize photos in Photoshop using the new Neural Filters. This feature allows you to bring new life to black-and-white images, from landscapes to your old family photos, with just a few clicks. Paul walks you through the process of...

3 Creative ways to combine photos in Photoshop

Transforming ordinary photographs into extraordinary visual narratives is a hallmark of creative design. Combining images effectively allows for the creation of unique composites and engaging collages, opening a world of artistic possibilities. This process lets designers express complex ideas or simply enhance visual appeal by integrating diverse elements. Discover how...

How to make someone look younger in Photoshop

Creating convincing age reduction in portraits requires more than automated filters alone. While neural filters provide a strong foundation for facial rejuvenation, combining them with manual retouching techniques produces more natural and professional results. This comprehensive approach covers everything from initial age reduction and wrinkle removal to skin smoothing, facial...

How to change the color of clothing in Photoshop

Changing clothing colors in product photos or portraits requires precise selection techniques and the right adjustment layers to achieve realistic results. Standard color replacement methods often fall short when creating convincing black or white clothing, which demand special attention to highlights and shadows. This method combines selection tools with dual...

How to Create Flames in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Julieanne Kost walks you through the process of creating realistic flames in Photoshop. The tutorial simplifies the process into four manageable steps, making it accessible even for beginners. Kost starts by guiding you through the basics of setting up your workspace and selecting the right tools. She...

Surreal floral face photo manipulation in Photoshop

This captivating tutorial shows you how to create a surreal floral face photo manipulation. Learn how to seamlessly transform a portrait into a captivating floral composition. Half-human, half-bloom, this technique offers endless possibilities for book covers, posters, and truly unique artwork. The video will guide you through utilizing layer masks,...

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Alien Organics is a collection of 8 free bold, high-contrast abstract neon texture backgrounds inspired by futuristic bio-forms and cracked ceramic surfaces. Each design blends glowing organic growth patterns with fractured matte-white textures, creating a strong contrast between smooth synthetic color and raw broken structure. Electric pink, acid green, ultraviolet,...

Ink Marks: 15 Grunge Ink Splatter Photoshop Brushes

Add bold texture and natural ink splatter details to your designs with this set of AI-generated, high-resolution ink splatter brushes for Photoshop. INK Marks gives you messy splashes, drips, and organic ink marks that help you create expressive layouts, posters, covers, social graphics, and digital artwork faster. These brushes were...

10 Great Sites for Free Stock Photos (That Don't Look Like Stock)

The world of free stock photography has changed a lot over the last decade. It used to be ruled by a few big platforms filled with low-resolution, overly polished commercial shots. Today, the real problem isn’t finding images—it’s cutting through the noise. For Photoshop users, AI-generated content...

Quiet Garden: 8 Botanical Abstract Bacgkrounds

Quiet Garden is a collection of warm, textured botanical abstract, ai-generated, Free background papers inspired by calm natural forms and modern decorative design. Each piece blends simplified leaf illustrations with soft organic shapes, layered paint washes, delicate speckles, and subtle line details that give the artwork depth and elegance. The...

Folk Garden: 8 Free Decorative Abstract Folk Backgrounds

Folk Garden is a collection of symbolic AI-generated abstract background papers inspired by folk-style decoration and handcrafted design. Each piece features simplified floral and geometric motifs, framed panels, and rhythmic compositions, brought together with warm color palettes and a carefully textured, hand-made feel. The layered textures, subtle grain, and painted...

Playful Abstracts : Expressive Colorful Background Papers

Playful Abstracts is a collection of 10 colorful abstract background papers created with a lively, hand-made feel. Each design combines bold, rounded shapes with rich layered textures, paint-like marks, speckles, and subtle imperfections that give the backgrounds warmth and personality. The textures add depth and movement without becoming grunge or...

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