Articles by TutsPlus - Design from May 2012

It’s been a busy month over at GraphicRiver. Our team has deep in the code analysing, organizing and expanding our Marketplaces. GraphicRiver in particular received a whole lot of attention with...

In this tutorial we will explain how to create a fantasy landscape using digital painting techniques. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the production of thi...

In this tutorial we will explain how to create a car steering wheel and dashboard in Photoshop using vector shapes, layer styles, and a bit of painting. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe foll...

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 ...

Dan LuVisi is a digital concept artist working in the film, video game and comic book industry. LuVisi has worked for some big names in the industry including: DC Comics, Hasbro, FOX, Universal, Micro...

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 ...

Have you always wanted to add special effects to your videos but found the thought of learning Adobe Premiere or After Effects a bit daunting or time-consuming? Photoshop CS6 includes a new video time...

Recently, Adobe released the Creative Cloud, a subscription service that will allow you to use all of Adobe’s Creative Suite applications, and more, for just $49.99 per month. The Creative Cloud...

A career in freelance illustration is much more than drawing pretty pictures. As much as you’d like to spend the entire day sitting in front of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, you’ll also ...

In this quick tutorial we will show you how to create mech-inspired text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the produc...

One of the best things about Tuts+ Premium is that we are always adding new content. In addition to the loads of content that our site editors publish each month, Tuts+ Premium also includes...

Leica is considered one of the most prestigious camera brands. In this tutorial, we will draw one of the most notable Leica cameras in Photoshop, the Leica M1. Let’s get started!Step 1: Backgrou...

Just in case you didn’t spot our announcement about the first Tuts+ Live Workshops at the end of last week, I wanted to let you know that this is your last chance to purchase a ticket for t...

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Wojciech Magierski will explain how to create a Red Riding Hood themed photo manipulation in Photoshop. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+...

In this article we will take a look at the work of Mike Lim. Lim is a concept artist who has worked for several well-known clients including Mythic Entertainment, Blizzard, and more. His artwork is fu...

I’m incredibly excited to let you know about a series of live Photoshop workshops we have planned over the next few months, in conjunction with Martin Perhiniak. They’ll be taking place i...

Filters are a powerful tool in Photoshop to help you apply quick effects to your images. The Oil Paint filter in Photoshop CS6 will give any image a painted look. In this tutorial, we will introduce y...

I’m incredibly excited to let you know about a series of live Photoshop workshops we have planned over the next few months, in conjunction with Martin Perhiniak. They’ll be taking place i...

In this tutorial we will explain how to create a metallic copper text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the productio...

In this past, working with a lot of text in Photoshop was a hassle. Global changes to text simply could not be made easily. In Photoshop CS6, Adobe has given us new ways to manage our text. This episo...

For many professional illustrators, Photoshop is the tool of choice to create hand-drawn digital artwork or paintings. With the right knowledge and skills, it can be used to create stunning works of a...

Split Frequency Healing is a technique that you can use in Photoshop that will allow you retouch photos without affecting the photo’s respective tone or texture. In this tutorial, commercial ret...

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Marcela Bolivar will explain how create a surreal and dreamy photo manipulation using atmosphere, lighting, masks, textures, and custom brushes. This tutori...

In this article we will showcase the work of Ukrainian artist, Alla Mingalyova (AKA AllaD8). Mingalyova’s photo manipulations are fun, feminine, and beautiful. Let’s take a look!The Swan P...

The Brush Panel in Photoshop CS6 includes plenty of new features. In this episode of our Introduction to Photoshop CS6 series we will explain how to work with Live Pen Tilt Preview, Brush Projection, ...

We know how much you guys like to test your knowledge of Photoshop so today we are giving you an opportunity to do so with another quiz from Martin Perhiniak. Please take a moment to complete this 10-...

We’re planning our next few Tuts+ sites, and would love your opinion and advice on which topics you think we should cover next! We’d be really grateful if you could take a minute to a...

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 ...

Yesterday, Adobe announced the immediate availability of Adobe Creative Suite 6. This means that you can now purchase Photoshop CS6, as well as all the other Adobe applications directly from Adobes we...

In this tutorial we will use the 3D capabilities of Photoshop CS5 Extended to create a chocolate volcano and text effect. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during t...

Creating fictional video game cover art in Photoshop is a great way to exercise your creativity and practice your skills. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Sheridan Johns will explain how to...

In this article we will take a look at the work of digital illustrator, Steve Argyle. Argyle’s illustrations do a fantastic job of portraying emotion, movement, and action. His work features som...

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 ...

The Adaptive Wide Angle Filter in Photoshop CS6 will allow you to straighten curves and lines in photos taken with a fisheye or wide-angle lens. In this tutorial we will explain how this new filter wo...

Selections are an essential part of any photo editing workflow, but often, selections aren’t as straight-forward as they might seem. In this tutorial we will explain how to make a selection of a...

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 tutorial we will explain how to create an amplifier interface using simple shapes and layer styles. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the production ...

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then we’ve got a mouth-watering tutorial for you. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Mark Mayers will show you how Photoshop CS6 Extended’s new ...