How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingThis very quick tutorial will show you an easy way to create a text effect inspired by the 'Stranger Things' series, using only layer styles and some simple adjustments. Let's...
View ArticleHow to Create a Hanging Monkey Illustration in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingDo you know the difference between monkeys and apes? Monkeys have tails, but apes don't. Did you know that yawning is a sign of aggression in monkeys? So when you spot a yawning...
View ArticleHow to Use Color to Set the Mood in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingColor is important for setting the mood in all your digital paintings. So in this tutorial, I'll show you how to create three different moods using the same drawing, as well as...
View ArticleIllustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac Icon
Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac IconIn today's...
View ArticleHow to Create a Realistic Chrome Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingThis super easy and quick tutorial will show you how to use a couple of textures and layer styles to create a shiny, reflective chrome text effect. Let's get started!This text...
View ArticleHow to Create a Set of Wall-E Inspired Avatar Icons in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial we’re going to take a trip down memory lane and create some of the most iconic Pixar characters in the form of some cute little icons.We’re going to be doing...
View ArticleHow to Create Origami Birds Using One Dollar Bills in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingOrigami is the ancient art of paper folding which creates beautiful crafts of animals, flowers, and more. And If you've ever folded money into fun shapes before then you're in...
View ArticleBack to School: Design for Self-Publishing
What You'll Be CreatingBecoming a self-published author is no mean feat. On top of coming up with a great idea, creating an engaging plot and inventing memorable characters, you also have to think...
View ArticleA Guide to Vintage Design Styles
When you’re asked to give a design or image a ‘vintage’ look, what does that actually mean? ‘Vintage’ encompasses a whole range of styles, which span decades and design genres. In this quick guide I’ll...
View ArticleNew Course: Digital Matte Painting for Beginners
What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to learn some new digital painting skills and create a fantastic post-apocalyptic city scene at the same time, check out our new course, Digital Matte Painting for...
View ArticleHow to Create a Mermaid in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingSummer is [almost] over, but the vacation photos can keep the memory of it alive. But you don't need to limit yourself to only looking at these photos—you can use some of them to...
View ArticleHow to Create a 3D, Glowing, Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use smart objects and layer styles to create a 3D, retro, glowing text effect. Let's get started!This text effect was inspired by the many...
View ArticleHow to Create a Realistic Biscuit Style With Only One Shape in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingFollow this tutorial and learn how to draw a biscuit style using only a path, the shape of each letter and nothing else.If you are not familiar with this concept, here is another...
View ArticleIllustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac Icon
Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac IconIn today's...
View ArticleHow to Create a Realistic Chrome Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingThis super easy and quick tutorial will show you how to use a couple of textures and layer styles to create a shiny, reflective chrome text effect. Let's get started!This text...
View ArticleHow to Create a Set of Wall-E Inspired Avatar Icons in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial we’re going to take a trip down memory lane and create some of the most iconic Pixar characters in the form of some cute little icons.We’re going to be doing...
View ArticleHow to Create Origami Birds Using One Dollar Bills in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingOrigami is the ancient art of paper folding which creates beautiful crafts of animals, flowers, and more. And If you've ever folded money into fun shapes before then you're in...
View ArticleBack to School: Design for Self-Publishing
What You'll Be CreatingBecoming a self-published author is no mean feat. On top of coming up with a great idea, creating an engaging plot and inventing memorable characters, you also have to think...
View ArticleA Guide to Vintage Design Styles
When you’re asked to give a design or image a ‘vintage’ look, what does that actually mean? ‘Vintage’ encompasses a whole range of styles, which span decades and design genres. In this quick guide I’ll...
View ArticleNew Course: Digital Matte Painting for Beginners
What You'll Be CreatingIf you want to learn some new digital painting skills and create a fantastic post-apocalyptic city scene at the same time, check out our new course, Digital Matte Painting for...
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