Articles by TutsPlus - Design from June 2012

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 ...

In this quick tip tutorial we will explain how to create a plastic switch in Photoshop that you can use in your interface designs. Let’s get started!Creating the Background Create a new file. Se...

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by author Mark Mayers will demonstrate how to seamlessly blend 3D renders with stock images using digital painting techniques to create a stunning sci-fi illustrati...

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drops shadows and strokes to layers in a non-destructive way. Layer styles were first introduced in version 6 of Photoshop, but since t...

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by author Mark Mayers will demonstrate how to seamlessly blend 3D renders with stock images using digital painting techniques to create a stunning sci-fi illustrati...

Photoshop is a fantastic tool for helping users creates images that can’t or don’t exist in real life. It is also a great tool for helping users create items that do exist in real life. In...

In this tutorial we will explain how to create a 1990′s era mobile phone icon in Photoshop using a photo as a reference. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used dur...

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by author Mark Mayers will demonstrate how to seamlessly blend 3D renders with stock images using digital painting techniques to create a stunning sci-fi illustrati...

LSD Photography is an award-winning photography studio based in Italy. In this article we will showcase some of our favorite work from their portfolio. Let’s take a look! ...

Hello everyone, we wanted to let you know about a project called Run Your Jewels. Run Your Jewels is a digital media remix competition that is curated by Depthcore’s Justin Maller. Every two wee...

In this quick tip tutorial we will create a round switch button that you can use in your interface designs. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsVertical cloth Pattern available on Subtlepatterns...

In this quick tip tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a cinematic “Parry Hotter” Text Effect using the layer styles. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were...

Cinemagraphs or Cinegraphs are photos that also include movement. They are hybrid images that are eye-catching and unique. Thanks to the new Timeline features in Photoshop CS6, it is really easy to cr...

In this tutorial we will explain how to draw a car from scratch using basic drawing tools in Photoshop. Let’s get started!This tutorial was a collaboration with a good friend of mine, Ardhy Moel...

Photoshop CS6 includes several new features that you can use to create 3D and video effects. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Stephen Petrany will combine these new tools to simulate 3D dep...

In this article we will feature the work of Garrigosa Studio an award winning commercial photography and post-production studio based in Barcelona, Spain. Their work includes some of the most detailed...

In this episode of our Introduction to Photoshop CS6 series we will talk about the new Blur Gallery. The Blur Gallery includes 3 types of blurs that you can use to add special effects to your photos. ...

Art Collectives are a great way for designers to gain experience and learn new techniques. Intrinsic Nature’s 12 Experiment includes 73 works of art from 46 talented and diverse international ar...

It’s been about 6 months since we launched our much improved New Tuts+ Premium complete with courses and eBooks. In that time we’ve added 97 hours of video training, 36 eBooks and of ...

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-...

If you’re a big fan of playing video games, then you are probably aware of the release of Diablo III. The Diablo franchise has been a popular video game title for over a decade. In this tutorial...

Vexel illustrations are created using a mix of vector and raster techniques. While a vexel may look like a vector illustration, it is not. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Constantin Potora...

Australian digital painter, Sheridan Johns has a talent for producing fantastic celebrity portraits using Photoshop. In this article, we will feature some of our favorite works from her portfolio. Let...

Many of us already use Photoshop on a day-to-day basis. But are we limiting our creativity by only focusing on certain projects or styles? In this article we’ll learn how to create new inspirati...

Vignetting can give your photos an artistic look and focus the viewer’s attention around a center of interest. In this tutorial we will explain how to add a non-destructive vignetting effect to ...

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

In this quick tip tutorial we will explain how to create a cookie text effect using layer styles and textures in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during...

Most of us probably grew up with fairytales of one type or another. When we grow up however, we start to notice the hidden messages, and sometimes, not so nice messages in the stories. In this Tuts&pl...

In this article we will feature the character, concept, and game art of Paul Hyun Woo Kwon, a talented concept artist and digital painter who has produced work that features many popular characters fr...

Do you ever feel unsure about pricing your services as a freelance designer? We’re running a fantastic series of articles on our FreelanceSwitch newsletter, focused on how you can effectively an...

Naming your layers is the the first step if you want to take advantage of some of the new layer search features in Photoshop CS6. In the past, naming your layers meant double clicking on each layer in...

Naming your layers is the the first step if you want to take advantage of some of the new layer search features in Photoshop CS6. In the past, naming your layers meant double clicking on each layer in...

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The great thing about Photoshop is it allows us create the impossible, but sometimes it can be a struggle; imagine trying to create this image without enlisting the help from a 3D application. In this...

The great thing about Photoshop is it allows us create the impossible, but sometimes it can be a struggle; imagine trying to create this image without enlisting the help from a 3D application. In this...