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. Continue reading
Ever wanted to create a cute penguin or animal character? Well in this tutorial I am going to show you the simple steps to make this happen in Illustrator CS 5. We will be using basic tool and shape techniques to create the animated character. You will also learn how to color and shade in the path shapes. Continue reading
In this tutorial you will use the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator CS5 to create a realistic curtain effect for use in print and on your website. The great thing about this process is you are creating a vector image that will look sharp and crisp at any size in both print and web applications. At the end of this tutorial you will be left with a realistic curtain effect with a pattern design of your choice. Also, with this effect you can create very similar objects such as flags or blankets Continue reading
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. Continue reading
This tutorial delvs into creating 3D effects in Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5. The trends in design are shifting in late 2011 to early 2012 to include 3D design in web development. The 3D elements help to create interest and give the pages a life outside the screen. These effects help in creating a powerful visual experience for your visitors and show a level of skill and expertise that push the limits of web design. Continue reading
In this tutorial you will be using Photoshop to create a gorgeous geisha art poster using stock textures, brushes and Photoshop CS5. We will use selection and masking techniques, custom brushes and layer / curve adjustments to turn a photo into Japanese art. Continue reading
The linked tutorial consists of a play between well known iconography and a manipulation with texture. It takes the Nike logo and crosses it with human hair to give it that personal touch and feel needed to reach your viewer. Consider the application of a simple texture manipulation and how it turns something so every day to the viewer into something so completely fresh and new. The sky is the limit to the amount of newness you can give to a stagnant brand just by playing around with textures in Photoshop. Continue reading