I haven't had the chance to watch Captain America in the theaters yet, however I've seen the poster all over San Francisco. Every time I see it I think to myself that would be awesome to create that shield in Photoshop. This morning I woke up and decided that I would do that :) So in this tutorial I will show you how to create the Captain Americ ... Read More
In this Photoshop photo effects tutorial, we'll learn how to easily add realistic falling snow to a winter photo. Call me crazy, but I love winter. Sure, it's not always easy to drive in, and scrapping ice off the car windshield is never fun. But to me, there's nothing better than waking up to a fresh blanket of snow covering the city, or h ... Read More
Doodling is an everyday part of life for most creatives – it’s as natural as holding a pen. Whether you’re etching out little characters on the back of an envelope while you’re on the telephone, or creating a complex masterpiece in the back of a notebook, bus trip by bus trip, it’s an essential part of developing your own style and honing your imagination an ... Read More
If you’re not using custom Photoshop brushes already, then you’re missing out on one of Photoshop’s most useful features: used well, they will bring flair and individuality to your designs – as well as saving you a lot of time. In this masterclass, Craig Shields shows how you can move away from the screen and create your brushes from scratch in some decid ... Read More
Add colourful, personal flare to your work by incorporating doodles and textures, writes Craig Shields Doodling is an everyday event for most creatives. Whether you’re etching out little characters on the back of an envelope while you’re on the telephone or creating a complex masterpiece in the back of a notebook, it’s an essential element of developin ... Read More