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Artistic Sepia / Colorizing Effect

Artistic Sepia / Colorizing Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial I\'m going to show you how to create a cool photo effect while you learn a thing or two about gradient masks, and a few stock Photoshop filters.
Pencil It In

Pencil It In

It seems like the big thing to do these days is play handmade objects and ideas from the physical world into graphic and web designs, so in this tutorial you\'ll learn how to add pencil drawn elements into your designs.
Volkswagen Inspired Navigation

Volkswagen Inspired Navigation

It's always fun to get an email from a reader with a very specific request. In this case the request was for a tutorial based on the the car stereo style navigation bar used in Volkswagen's website.
Text In Stitches

Text In Stitches

I've had quite a few emails since posting the Copper Rivet tutorial asking how I created the stitched text in my final image. So in this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to convert text to a path and how to stitch that path using a custom brush set.
Old World Wax Seal

Old World Wax Seal

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create an old world style wax seal using just a few layers, layer styles and the pen tool.
Complex Repeating Patterns Part II

Complex Repeating Patterns Part II

In this second installment we'll take the pattern created in Part I and use it to create a heavy damask fabric by adding layer styles and a few unique layers.
Complex Repeating Patterns Part I

Complex Repeating Patterns Part I

I received an overwhelming response to the Creating Custom Patterns and Hero Header Part I tutorials asking for a comprehensive tutorial on creating complex repeating patterns, especially the heavy damask style that I have such an obvious affinity for. This one is for all of you who want so badly to dig even deeper into this technique.
Custom Hang Tag

Custom Hang Tag

It seems like everywhere I look these days designers are using more and more handmade objects in their work. From pencil sketches and fabric scans to paper scraps and household odds and ends these items are making their way into our work. In this Photoshop tutorial you'll learn how to create a retail hang tag.
Calculations And Colorization

Calculations And Colorization

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create an Alpha Channel using the Calculations dialog and we'll use it to get a really great abstract colorized photo effect.
Lyric Culture Logo

Lyric Culture Logo

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but I say it can also be a valuable learning tool. Whether you're a novice guitarist attempting to play along with your favorite Hendrix tune, or an developing designer with aspirations as lofty, imitation can be a valuable way to hone your skills.