Painting “The Imaginary House” in Adobe Photoshop

With this tutorial, I am going to explain the process of painting which I have called, "The Imaginary House". I will go into detail and show my working process and what tools I prefer to use. When you finish this tutorial, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to develop a concept sketch.

How to Draw a Koi Fish in Photoshop

Learn how to create a beautiful Koi Fish and flower design with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial will show you the basics of creating shapes and how to shade using tools and gradients.

How to Create a Retro Surreal Photo Manipulation using Photoshop

In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create a retro image inspired by surrealism. Using several images, a few brushes and some textures, we’re going to make a seamless image of a girl holding a picture of an open mouth while half of her body is underwater together with a fish. We’re going to learn how to blend these images together so that they would really look like they’re underwater. Also, we’re going to learn how to make the viewer see both underwater and above-water and then we’ll learn how to blend textures and adjust the colors to give it a retro feel and many more.

Create a Minimalist Portal Scene in Photoshop

Learn how to create an stormy landscape with a portal to another dimension. This tutorial will show you how to blend images using blending modes and use brush sets to create a stormy desert scene.

Create a Mac Style Home Icon in Photoshop

Hello photoshoppers! We occasionally need a home icon for our design project. Commonly, a designer draw with Illustrator, but this time let's create a mac style home icon with Photoshop. The techniques used will be about making shape and playing with layer style. It's not difficult to make this sweet icon. I hope you will get inspiration after following this tutorial.

Create a Painting of “Sipahi” in Photoshop

My name is Hatice Bayramoglu and I am a 3D artist and illustrator from Turkey. You remember me maybe by my first 3Dtutorial about human head modeling ('Head modeling with 3dsmax' by Hatice Bayramoglu ) and I will do a simple 2D painting tutorial for you.

How to Create a Traditional Painting-Like Surreal Image using Photoshop

In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create a surreal image that has the look and feel of a traditional image. We are going to learn how to blend images seamlessly together. We are going to learn how to create reflections, shadows and light using only the images themselves, a few brush strokes and some Photoshop adjustment layers. We are also going to learn how to blend textures together to enhance the feel of the image and finally we are going to learn how to make the image look like a traditional painting.

Create an Apple Safari Icon in Photoshop

Learn how to create a detailed Apple Safari icon in Photoshop. This tutorial will show you how to create shapes and use different layer styles to create effects.

Create a Surreal Arctic Scene in Photoshop

In this tutorial we will make a winter fantasy scene. Our aim is a dreamy, soft atmosphere and a balanced composition. I will be sharing with you some advanced channel masking techniques, selection tips and a quick peek into advanced blending. I hope you will enjoy this tutorial as much as I enjoyed making it.

How to Create a Silent Hill Inspired Photo-Manipulation using Photoshop

In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create a realistic Silent Hill inspired artwork. This tutorial covers techniques such as creating fog using only a few fill layers and the Cloud render tool, easy ways on how to blend images together to make them look like they are in a foggy scene, painting-in real looking ash through a few brush strokes and giving the image a soft contrast using the Blur tool and a few blending modes.

How to Paint an Artwork of a Fox Inside Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create this painting of a fox. This tutorial will show you techniques for coloring, shading, and outlining.

How to Create a Sony Xperia Ad in Photoshop

Create a professional Sony Xperia Ad using the tools in Photoshop. This tutorial will show you how to create a Sony Xperia phone from scratch then use it to create an advertisement.

How to Create an Out of This World, Medieval-Fantasy Themed Photo Manipulation

In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create an out of this world, medieval-fantasy themed photo-manipulation. Using a few images, and brushes, we're going to make a seamless image of a stormy night filled with dragons bathing a medieval ship in flames. We're going to learn how to create a storm, how to create realistic looking fire, how to create realistic waves from a ship and how to give it a fantastic color using Photoshop adjustment layers.

How to Create Dramatic Sci-Fi Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

In this tutorial you'll learn how to use different blending modes to professionally blend images, you'll see different ways of adding lights and shadows and discover the way how you can add realistic fire to your pictures. Let's get started!

Create a Nature Text Effect Poster in Photoshop

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to make a poster inspired by WWF creative posters. With a couple of images, we will create a beautiful realistic typography with natural theme. We will learn how to blend these images together to make them become a nice one. This tutorial is full of tricks and tips to manage layers and your images.

Create a Werewolf Warrior Wielding a Flaming Sword in Photoshop

Learn how to create a fantasy-inspired photo-manipulation of two warriors: a werewolf wielding a burning sword and a human with a regular longsword. You will learn how to turn a human into a werewolf, create a flaming sword using a few brush strokes, and how to use adjustment layers to alter the color of the image.

Create a Moody Landscape Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Learn how to create a dark and dreamy photo manipulation by blending images seamlessly and applying a color effect using several adjustment layers. You’ll also learn how to use textures, apply lighting effects, and more.

How to Create an Environmental Painting in Photoshop

Learn how to create this fantasy environment painting in Photoshop. This picture represent a fantasy environment painting. I painted it as a personal work and used Photoshop with a Wacom Tablet. You will learn techniques and methods that I personally use for coloring.

Create an Eerie Portrait Photo Manipulation with Photoshop

In this tutorial we are going to create a fantasy scene where a witchy women will be holding a sacred log in her hands. With this tutorial we are going to cover interesting topics like working with textures and blending modes, lighting, advanced image cutting techniques, and typography.

Create a Stunning Parrot Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

As we know, the parrot lives in the forest, and he loves nature - trees, flowers, etc. What the parrot is trying to tell us is that his life is colorful. Today I am going to show you how to use a picture of an animal to create an awesome abstract. Also, I am going to show you more techniques that can help you to understand how to manipulate layers.

Interview with Web and Graphic Designer Espen Espelund

Espen Espelund is a web/graphic designer from Norway. Besides his web/graphic design projects, he also creates digital art that showcases his creative talent. His work features a clean, simple design but with a technical twist. This interview would tell us more about his work process and inspirations.

Photoshop Disasters: Best of September

This months top five Photoshop disasters from psdiasters.com features plenty of abnormal body parts such as huge hands and long necks

How to Create a Disturbing Scene of a Flooded Room with a Giant Hand Carrying a Fish

In this Photoshop tutorial, we will learn how to create a dirty, flooded room with a giant hand saving a fish inside a glass ball. We will learn how to blend images together seamlessly using several stock photos by using several Photoshop tools such as the Transform tool and the Brush tool. We would learn how to use Blending modes to make a water photo appear inside a glass ball. We will also learn how to fix and enhance the lighting of an image.

Interview with Graphic Designer and Illustrator Jennifer Cirpici

Jennifer Deniz Cirpici is a self taught Graphic Designer and Illustrator from The Netherlands. Her work features a style rich in bright colors, her amazing photomanipulation skill and a good working concept. Jennifer's immense talent and interesting personality is seen in her work, and is truly an inspiration. Let's get to know her more through this interview!

Interview With Freelance Photographer Kolja Warnecke

Kolja Warnecke is a freelance Photographer from Hamburg, Germany. At a young age, he already produces work that is a great source of inspiration. His photos show a beautiful perspective of the world and of people. Get to know more about his ideas, inspirations, and passion in this interview.

Create an Amazing Mechanical Horse in Photoshop

This Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create a robotic horse by combining photos together. You’ll learn how to use stock photos of metal parts and overlay them on top of the horse. This technique can be used to make other types of robotic animals!

Photoshop Video Tutorial: How to Create See-Through Ghost Photos

Create an eerie see-through ghost photo using just a single image. This Photoshop tutorial is great for beginners and will show you how to quickly create a ghost photo using just one image. To follow this tutorial, you'll need Photoshop CS5.

Interview with Graphic Designer George Stoyanov

George Stoyanov is a Graphic designer extraordinaire. At a young age of 21, he has several years of experience in Interaction and Graphic design. He has a wonderfully fresh take on design, which has earned him clients like Nike, BBC, Paco Rabanne and Pizza Dominoes. Get to know more about George as he shares his passion, inspiration and design philosophy in this interview.

Create a Halloween Artwork in Photoshop

This Photoshop tutorial will teach you how to transform a pencil sketch into a full-color piece of artwork entirely through the use of Photoshop.

Playing with Lights and Shadow to Create Dramatic Photo Manipulation

I'd like to show you different ways how you can play with lights and shadows in your photo manipulation to create completely different light scene. I believe these skills are crucial for every photo manipulator. Let's get started!

How to Create a Colorful Text Design in Photoshop

This tutorial shows creating a beautiful and vivid, typography based artwork. You will learn to combine different elements and applications effectively to complete a design task.

Interview with Graphic Artist Sergiy Chebotaryov

Sergiy Chebotaryov is a Graphic Artist with an edge. He creates simple yet functional designs that have won him various awards. Read on his fresh insights and discover his clean aesthetic in this interview.

Complete Guide to Creating a Blog Website Layout

Create a great website design in Photoshop! This tutorial will show you tips and tricks for creating your own blog layout. In addition to basic website template designing, you’ll learn some basics about perspective drawing, design theory, and website slicing. A PSD and sliced HTML template is included.

Create a Vivid Alien Invasion Scene with Photoshop

Create a surreal alien photo manipulation with vivid colors. This tutorial will show you how to create an alien creature and add multiple UFOs.

Interview with Photographer Jack Radcliffe

This interview features veteran photographer Jack Radcliffe. His photographs capture the audience' interest as each image portay the complexity of the subject and the environment. A truly inspiring visual artist, he establishes a genuine relationship with the people he photographs and this adds an interesting element to his final image. Get to know more about Jack Radcliffe in this amazing interview.

Create Delicious Cookie Text Using Photoshop

This tutorial will explain how to create delicious frosted cookies text effect. You'll learn some useful tips for using layer styles, filters, and brushes while creating the various elements of the "cookies".

Photoshop Disasters: Best of October

Obscure models, cutout faces, and more! View this months top five Photoshop disasters from psdiasters.com.

How to Create a Cute Gooey Blob from Scratch Using Photoshop

Creating a realistic character from scratch is a challenge itself which requires a lot of focus on details of character like lights, shadows, reflection, etc. In this tutorial you will learn how to create a funny 3d character in Photoshop from scratch by using few most basic steps and techniques like lights, shadow, brushes, blur, etc.

Interview with Photographer Jo Bentdal

This interview features notable Photographer Jo Bentdal. He has a different yet interesting approach when it comes to photojournalism, and this is evident in his stunning images. Read on and find out more about his work, inspiration and ideologies

Design a Gorgeous Geisha Art Poster in Photoshop

This tutorial walks you through using beginner to advanced techniques to create a modern Japanese art poster of a Geisha, using stock textures, brushes and photos in Photoshop CS5. You will learn how to use masking and selection techniques, layer adjustments and custom brush settings to turn a photo into art. You will also learn how to use strokes and shapes to make her robe come alive.

How to Create Glowing TRON-Inspired 3D Text in Photoshop Extended

Create glowing 3D text and beautiful effects using only non-destructive Photoshop techniques. This tutorial will show you how to create 3D text, give it a futuristic blue glow, and finish it off with a modern bokeh and grid background. There are also a few really cool Photoshop tricks scattered in this tutorial. To follow this tutorial, you’ll need Photoshop CS5 Extended (Not the regular version).

Interview with Photographer Julia Galdo

This interview features talented photographer Julia Galdo. She works collaboratively with photographer Cody Cloud and together they create vibrant and artistic images. This interview with Julia will give you a peek into what goes on in a photographer's day to day life.

Interview with Photographer Tomoki Momozono

Take a peek into the life and inspiration of Japanese photographer Tomoki Momozono in this interview. His career began as a sports photographer and from then on has widen his span and influence in the world of photography. Each of his images has a story to tell and will surely inspire you. Read on and discover his experience as sports, portrait and street photographer.

Create a Fantasy Space Photo Manipulation Using Photoshop

Create an abstract space fantasy photo manipulation inside Photoshop. This tutorial will show you how to combine several different images, blend them together using layer masks, and apply color adjustments.

How to Create a Deus-Ex Inspired Photo Manipulation with Photoshop

In this tutorial you will be shown how to create a Deus EX inspired high-tech eyeball by using retouching techniques and creating a futuristic iris using Shape layers and Layer Styles.

Interview with Graphic Designer and Illustrator Luca Molnar

This interview features graphic designer and illustrator Luca Molnar. Her style can be described as a mixture of futuristic elements combined with ancient symbols. This gives her work a distinct aesthetic that is truly inspiring. Read on and see more of Luca’s work!

Interview with Photographer Jonathan Ducruix

Jonathan Ducruix is a photographer with a degree in 2D and 3D graphics. He uses photography as a means to express himself, making his images truly a form of art. So hold on to your seats as we discover his creativity and talent through this interview.

Create a Minimalist Blog Layout in Photoshop

In this tutorial you will see how to create a minimal and clean blog layout using Photoshop. You will also learn some useful methods and practices for creating web layouts in Photoshop.

How to Create an “Alice in Wonderland” Inspired Artwork with Photoshop

Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular fantasy stories told all over the world! In this tutorial you will learn how to create a Wonderland inspired photomanipulation using masks, blending modes and adjustments. You'll be taken through using transform, warp and blur to create perspective and the effect of movement. Finally, a series of adjustments is applied to give the image a unified tone and style

Interview with Graphic Designer and Illustrator Pablo Alfieri

Pablo Alfieri is an amazing graphic designer and illustrator from Buenos Aires. His work creates a superb impact and inspiration to its viewers with burstings of colors and shapes. Find out more about Pablo's background, inspiration and learning process in this interview.