Not only have watercolor brush strokes become a popular trend in modern web design, but so have advanced layers of transparency (or what I call, translucence). The new Envato design has received a lot of kudos for using this effect, and this tutorial will show you how to create a similar effect, while combining it with other popular web trends.
A Basic Guide to Photoshop’s 3D Tools
Jan 11th in 3D, Tools & Tips by Alvaro GuzmanFrom opening a 3D file to rotating, scaling and moving it, working with meshes, creating textures or even materials, adding lights, and more, this tutorial covers most of the secrets of the useful feature 3D Tools of Photoshop CS4 Extended. If you have it, why don’t you try? I can assure you that you will discover a brand new world of infinite possibilities.
Comment to Win One of Four VIP accounts from Grafpedia
Jan 10th in Contests by Alex BeltechiWe’ve got another contest for our readership, and this time we’ve teamed up with Grafpedia to give you complete access to their resources! There are two types of accounts you can win, so read the post to find out what’s up for grabs, and just how easy it is to hop in.
Cyrill Clunev Interview
Jan 9th in Inspiration by EmilCyrill Clunev is a Russian designer with a very impressive abstract design style. This unique artist talks about why he likes creating abstract illustrations, and walks us through one of his best works. On top of all that we discuss how bad artwork inspires Cyrill to create amazing artwork. So lets get into another great interview.
How to Create a Stereoscopic Image for Crossed Eye Image Viewing
Jan 8th in Designing, Effects by George SmithIn this tutorial we will create a stereoscopic image for cross eye viewing, which means you will be able to view the final image in 3D and full color without the use of any special glasses.
I will be creating a simple piece from scratch for the sake of this tutorial but the final technique learned can be applied to existing artwork very easily, granted you are the creator and have the PSD file.
Creating 3D Lighting Effects Using Cinema 4D and Photoshop – Psd Plus Tutorial
Jan 7th in News, Plus by Jake DillardWe have another Psd Plus tutorial exclusively available to Plus members today. If you want to take your 3D text effect skills to the next level, and learn to mix creative lighting techniques, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more at the jump!
Create a Vivid Themed Illustration Using Simple Hand-Drawn Elements – Part II
Jan 6th in Painting, Photo Effects by Wojciech PijeckiDrawn elements are certainly something that can enhance an illustration. Even if you’re not very good at drawing, you can still create a quality piece. All you need is a good idea and some Photoshop skills. And if you don’t believe me, you will definitely change your mind after reading this Part II of his two part tutorial series. So let’s take a look inside!
Massive Collection of Over 1,000 Floral Photoshop Brushes
Jan 5th in Inspiration by Callum ChapmanFloral and Ornate patterns are very popular in the design world, their vintage yet elegant and modern feel makes them perfect to use for so many different projects.
To make your life easier, we’ve collected over 60 brush sets, in total including over 1,000 single brushes! What are you favorites sets? We’d love to know!
Create a Vivid Themed Illustration Using Simple Hand-Drawn Elements – Part I
Jan 4th in Painting, Photo Effects by Wojciech PijeckiDrawn elements are certainly something that can enhance an illustration. Even if you’re not very good at drawing, you can still create a quality piece. All you need is a good idea and some Photoshop skills. And if you don’t believe me, you will definitely change your mind after reading this tutorial. So let’s take a look inside!
The Best Photoshop Tutorials of 2009
Jan 2nd in Web Roundups by EmilWith every year comes a large wave of great art, new techniques, and new artists on the scene, and this year was no different. In 2009 a lot of new trends emerged and a lot of new tutorials were made to show how to create awesome artwork.
So this roundup focuses on the fifteen best tutorials that were given to us in 2009. Five of these tutorials are the best of Psdtuts+, and the other ten are from other sources around the net. So lets check these amazing tutorials out and hope 2010 will be filled with even better ones.
