Feel free to download the initial PSD provided for this tutorial and continue along with the steps as I show you how to slice your file and create the HTML and CSS to make a W3 compliant website. You will also have to download the free font Tiza to complete this project. In this tutorial, I will show you how to use the slice tool in Photoshop to cut your PSD file into smaller jpg and gif images for use on the web. I will also show you how to optimize each image for the smallest page size possible online. Once the PSD is cut, we’ll work on creating the html and css files necessary to make the site live online.

We will be creating a realistic looking padlock icon in Photoshop. This icon can be used to show that something is secure on your site or you may want to use this icon to promote your premium section. We will be using gradients and layers to create this realistic looking lock and you will also learn how to create new layers on the artboard. Style the lock to your hearts desire to match the look of your personal site and let me know what you think of this tutorial in the comments section.

Ever had the urge to create a metallic logo for a biker site or create a cool motorcycle design? Well in this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create Metal Text in Photoshop for user in print and web design. This text will pop on any dark background and looks great when designing in the goth / grunge / biker style.

This tutorial details the process of creating a cartoon style business card using Photoshop CS5. It also details the process of getting the files in print ready fashion. Getting the files print ready helps you avoid the hastle of re-designing, re-configuring or completely re-building the design from scratch. It will also help you avoid a printing disaster in all print jobs you send in moving forward.