Articles by TutsPlus - Design from October 2012

This tutorial walks you through the process of creating a photo composite using portrait photography with Photoshop and Filter Forge. We will start by isolating the subject in Photoshop, then we will ...

Halloween is almost upon us; it will soon be time to dress up, go trick-or-treating and put a jack-o’-lantern in your window. With that in mind, this tutorial will focus on blending several stoc...

In this quick tip tutorial, we will show you how to create a "scary" text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during...

Alex Garner is a veteran comic book illustrator and concept artist who has worked on projects for Upper Deck, Konami, Electronic Arts, Bandai, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Blizzard Entertainment, Hasbro...

JPEG files are one of the most popular image formats but you might be surprised what you don’t know about them. In this episode, we will show you some tips and tricks about saving information in...

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a headset icon in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Step 1: New FileOpen Photoshop and set up a new document (Command/Command/Ctrl + N). Use th...

Around the holidays, you may be asked to create artwork around a particular theme. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, Liran Szeiman will get into the Halloween spirit and explain how to create a spo...

Mark Mayers is a UK-based illustrator and print designer who has been working in the industry since 1994. You will probably recognize his work from many of the world’s leading Photoshop publicat...

In recognition of Adobe’s recent release of Photoshop CS6, we decided to publish a series of quizzes to help you make the transition to the newest version of Photoshop. In this quiz we included ...

In this episode Martin will share some great tips explaining how to use the new Crop Tool in Photoshop CS6. You will learn how to extend the canvas, straighten a photograph, and so much more. Let̵...

In this tutorial, we will explain how to combine Photoshop filters, brushes, and vector shapes to create a stitched denim text effect using Photoshop CS6. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe fo...

With the right knowledge of 3D applications, you can create just about anything. What do you do, however, if you need a 3D rendering but have little to no 3D modeling experience? In this Tuts+ Pr...

Marek Okon is a Polish artist who is passionate about digital painting and character art. For Okon, art is not only his job, but also a big part of his life. His passion for art is truly reflected in ...

In this quick tip tutorial, we will explain how to create a crisp, metallic text effect using just a couple of layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets we...

In this two-part tutorial, Martin will teach you what you need to know about using Guides and Rulers in Photoshop. This tutorial, Part 2, will show you how to create bleeds and crop marks using guides...

We only have a handful of tickets left for the Tuts+ Live Workshop we’re running this month, a live online workshop that will help you take your Photoshop knowledge and skill to the next le...

Creating a nice character painting in Photoshop can be a difficult but rewarding task. In this tutorial, we will explain how to create a classic Batman villain in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tu...

A common element within space opera science fiction is the space combat fighter. Vehicles such as the X-Wing and TIE Fighters from Star Wars set the mold for a tradition of spaceships based on fighte...

Dave Rapoza is a freelance artist from Boston, U.S.A. His work features some of the most iconic cartoon characters from the 1980s and 1990s including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, He-man, and Mighty M...

Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with new and exciting features to help you work with and create 3D objects much more efficiently. In this tutorial, Steve Caplin will introduce you to these new featur...

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way. With the right knowledge and experience, any effect can be achieved. To ...

Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would...

In this two-part tutorial, Martin will teach you what you need to know about using Guides and Rulers in Photoshop. This tutorial, Part 1, will show you the basics of how to precisely lay down your gui...

Attempting to replicate real life objects in Photoshop is great practice. In this tutorial we will explain how to create a realistic, retro Gameboy device using Photoshop’s powerful feature set....

Today, we are excited to announce Building a Career Around Photoshop, a live online workshop that will help you take your Photoshop knowledge and skill to the next level.Attendees can join in each wee...

Today, we are excited to announce Building a Career Around Photoshop, a live online workshop that will help you take your Photoshop knowledge and skill to the next level.Attendees can join in each wee...

In the era of Google Maps, we are all getting used to seeing aerial or satellite photography. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, Ed Lopez will explain how to turn a generic satellite image of a city...