Sometimes it is fine to use a soft edged eraser to fade one image into another, but what if you are no longer happy with what you've done and want to scrap it all together? Yeah, sure you can go back a few steps in the ... [Read More]
Patrick Winfield
'An eye for an eye': Cut and paste collage technique
March 16th by
In this tutorial you can learn how to replace some elements from one image with any elements from another image, a general cut and paste mash-up. I will be focusing on replacing a woman's eyes with a cats in this example. ... [Read More]
'Pop goes the photo!' – Selective colorization with layer masks
March 13th by
Selective colorization can be a useful and effective technique to isolate certain elements within a photograph or give your work that artistic effect similar to a silkscreen. The most basic way to do this is by duplicating ... [Read More]
'What the font!?' How to create artwork using just some basic fonts
March 9th by
With this simple tutorial you will be able to create a basis for some interesting artwork, or images that stand well enough on their own, by just using some of your fonts in Photoshop. This is a great experiment for any skill ... [Read More]
When graphics 'Kalied': Tutorial on patterned based work in Photoshop
March 2nd by
The kaleidoscope effect is a technique that utilizes symmetry, repetition and rotation to create patterns that can lead to some wild and creative results. This brief tutorial is very simple but the results you can get can be ... [Read More]
Halftone and Bitmap Effects: Photoshop Tutorial
February 16th by
Adding texture to illustrations or photographs is something that can pack that extra punch and make a graphic really pop with character. In this tutorial we will explore Photoshop's bitmap and half-toning tools and effects. ... [Read More]
Why Are Apple's Designs So Damn Sexy?
January 12th by
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci They did it again, boy did they ever. This week Apple unveiled its holy grail of new technology - the iPhone which combines the iPod, cell phone and Internet ... [Read More]
Where's the Best Place for Site Navigation?
November 30th by
Where should you put your site navigation? The Internet can be a powerful tool for just about anyone but it can also be a cumbersome experience. Your site can have the stickiest content on the web but if your visitors don't ... [Read More]
How to Make a Reflective Logo Effect
November 27th by
This is a brief tutorial on how to create a reflective or shiny logo effect. This has been a design trend that has been appearing more and more throughout Web 2.0 sites. *With this tutorial I am assuming you know some of ... [Read More]
When Stumbling is a good thing
November 17th by
StumbleUpon is a great add-on that embeds into your browser toolbar and allows you to surf through thousands of pages that have some significance to you. Toolbar versions exist for Firefox, Mozilla Application Suite and ... [Read More]
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