Simple Vector Logo Design

Simple Vector Logo Design

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 26

In this tutorial we will explore the idea of creating custom (vector) logos in Photoshop. We will explore the idea of font manipulation as well as adding custom shapes to the mix.

Creating Old Paper With Custom Brushes

Creating Old Paper With Custom Brushes

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 41

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create a Custom Brush using a folded piece of paper and then how to use that brush to create an old piece of paper.

Selective Focus and Tilt-Shift

Selective Focus and Tilt-Shift

Category : Photo Effects  -  Comments : 9

In this Photoshop tutorial we will explore the basic technique and options for creating selective focus without the use of a macro lens or fast exposure and the Tilt-Shift effect created by large format cameras and 35mm cameras outfitted with a Tilt-Shift lens.

Vanity License Plate

Vanity License Plate

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 21

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create a custom vanity license plate using a few basic Photoshop tools a piece of reference material and some creative layer stylings.

An Exercise In Quick Masks and Color Halftones

An Exercise In Quick Masks and Color Halftones

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 11

In this Photoshop tutorial we are going to explore some cool ways to use Quick Masks and the Halftone Pattern filter. We will first examine the technique, then I'll show you a few ways to apply it.

Basic Graduated Neutral Density Filter

Basic Graduated Neutral Density Filter

Category : Photo Effects  -  Comments : 23

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to achieve the effect of using a Graduated Neutral Density filter to make a sky more dramatic using one simple Gradient layer and the Soft Light layer blend mode.

Hero Header Part II

Hero Header Part II

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 37

Welcome back for Part II! In this episode we are going to explore the techniques used in building the aged paper background, borders and grungy star used in the current PSHERO header.

Hero Header Part I

Hero Header Part I

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 35

I've had quite a few requests for a tutorial on how I created the previous pshero.com site header, so this tutorial will cover creating the background and red bars of the project.

The Double Matte Effect

The Double Matte Effect

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 18

Often times as Photoshop users, both beginner and advanced, we get so used to using a tool in a certain way that we often overlook it's possibilities. I had a recent request for a tutorial on creating a digital "matte" effect so I decided to tackle the idea using a set of layer styles which could be saved and reused easily.

Create An Old Envelope

Create An Old Envelope

Category : Graphic Design  -  Comments : 11

I've had several requests since posting the Postage Stamp lesson for a follow-up on how to create the envelope used in that tutorial. Well today my Photoshop friends your prayers have been answered. Here's the step by step to creating that cool old envelope.