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Psdtuts+ First Contest Winners Announcement

The winners of the first Psdtuts+ contest are in. The winning entries stand out as remarkable design work. Let’s check out who walked away with the prizes. Great job to everyone who participated! We had a lot of activity in the Psdtuts+ Flickr group with this contest. We’ll be launching another contest shortly.

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Best of the Web – May

Another supercharged month for Photoshop and design across the Web! Let’s take a look at some top tuts, freebies, and articles elsewhere. Also, we’ll be announcing the winners of this month’s contest soon. Then contest number two will begin shortly. Look for those announcements in the next few days.

AudioJungle Launch + Upcoming Sites + Psdtuts+ announcements!

As you know, one of the other sites we work on here is FlashDen, and recently we’ve been very hard at work expanding FlashDen to have a dedicated Audio sister-site. So it’s with great pleasure that I can finally say that AudioJungle is now online!

    6 Techniques to Compose Your Work Using Repeating Shapes and Flexible Patterns

    Let’s take a look at some digital illustration techniques that you can use in your artwork. Try analyzing artist’s work to discover not only how they do something, but also why they might use a certain technique. Pick a vantage point and look at the work from that particular view. In this article, we have an analytical lens we’ll be looking through. We’ll consider the use of repeating shapes and flexible patterns being used by artists today.

    Inspiration: Vexel Style Artwork

    Vexels are a style of design composed of multiple layered shapes. Photoshop is a popular program to use to compose these graphics, as a pixel output is part of the style, though almost any software with a good Pen Tool could be used to make vexels.

    Get inspired by a wide spectrum of vexel artists. Learn how to create your own vexel graphics through beginner and intermediate tutorials on the subject. And don’t miss the time-lapse vexel videos. Get to know the characteristics of this strong digital style.

    Psdtuts+ May Contest Update

    The end of the month is nearing. Now is the time to plan and execute that contest winning design. The competition is nearing the pinnacle of its dramatic arch. Also, we present some great selections of new contest entries. Let’s check them out!

    Sitepoint has Released a Free Complete Photoshop eBook

    Some quick news about a free Photoshop eBook giveaway. Download a full PDF of Sitepoint’s Photoshop book that is targeted at entry-level Web designers. More information about this no-strings attached download after the jump.

    How to Create Step-by-Step Photoshop Design Tutorials

    Writing a Photoshop tutorial can look like a daunting task. This article will help to make it easier. It shines a light on the process of creating a step-by-step Photoshop design tutorial, while explaining the format to follow for publication on the Psdtuts+ site. It gives examples, tips, and guidelines for you to follow, which will help you construct the next great Photoshop tutorial!

    Inspiration: Gadgets, Devices, and Handheld Electronics

    Consumer electronics has captured the imagination of many designers. Get inspired by handheld electronics through digitized advertisements of media players and cell phones. Learn how to create images of handheld devices from scratch in Photoshop. You’ll also be introduced to a wide array of articles and resources on gadgets. That way, you can continue to be inspired by this field of design.

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    New Premium Tutorial – Create an Atomic Explosion

    Premium members, get excited. We have an incredible tutorial for you today. It’s a new Premium tutorial from the talented Fabio Sasso that will blow you away. The tutorial has step-by-step instruction on how to create an awesome atomic explosion from scratch in Photoshop. Jump over to your PLUS account and download it today.

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