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Create a hologram effect in Photoshop

In this engaging tutorial, Aaron Nace from Phlearn guides you through creating a sci-fi-inspired hologram effect in Photoshop. The process involves a blend of Adjustment Layers, blurs, noise, Blending Modes, and textures to craft a visually stunning hologram. Aaron starts by using Adjustment Layers to fine-tune colors and contrast, then...

Creating Seamless Patterns in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Adobe Evangelist Paul Trani delves into the process of creating seamless patterns in Photoshop. Seamless patterns are essential for various design projects, from backgrounds to textiles, and mastering them can significantly enhance your design capabilities. Paul takes you through the entire process, from setting up your initial...

Aesthetic Glitter Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace from Phlearn shows you how to add a stunning glitter effect to your photos in Photoshop. This effect will make your images shimmer, sparkle, glimmer, and glow, adding a touch of magic to any project. Aaron demonstrates how to use glitter textures along with Layer...

Cerate Stunning Gradient Effects in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, Trish from Quistt Photoshop demonstrates how to create stunning colorful gradients. This technique is perfect for enhancing lettering designs and art posters. Follow along to learn how to apply vibrant gradients that will make your designs pop. Trish walks you through the process of using gradient...

Create Dream-Like Images in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace explores how to use Photoshop’s Style Transfer Neural Filter to infuse your photos with a dream-like, artistic quality. The Style Transfer Neural Filter allows you to apply various pre-defined art styles to your images, giving them a unique and captivating look with minimal effort....

How to Change Black into Any Color in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace demonstrates how to transform black elements in your images into any color using Photoshop. This technique involves utilizing Levels and Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layers to achieve the desired color changes. Aaron guides you through the process of adjusting these settings to effectively modify black areas...

The Science of All 27 Blend Modes in Photoshop

Blend modes are a core feature in Photoshop, essential for manipulating how layers interact and visually combine. They unlock a vast range of creative possibilities, from subtle image enhancements to dramatic composite effects. Understanding each mode allows for precise control over your image adjustments and creative vision. This comprehensive guide...

Create awesome retro halftone effects in Photoshop

Photoshop includes built-in halftone filters, but they often lack flexibility and can feel rigid for creative projects. Many designers struggle with creating authentic vintage halftone effects that remain editable and can be applied to different image sizes and compositions without starting over. This tutorial demonstrates a five-layer halftone setup that...

Create vector-style images in Photoshop… without the pen tool!

Vector-style illustrations capture the bold simplicity of poster art, transforming complex photographs into striking graphic statements. This technique creates clean, high-contrast images reminiscent of street art and propaganda posters. This tutorial demonstrates how to achieve professional vector effects using Photoshop's built-in filters and adjustment layers, bypassing the traditional...

How to replace a sign for mockups in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Aaron Nace demonstrates how to customize signs in Photoshop for mockups. You’ll learn how to efficiently remove existing graphics from a photographed sign and replace them with your own text and logos. Aaron covers techniques for placing your graphics accurately in perspective, ensuring they fit seamlessly...

Create a Crumpled Paper Effect in Photoshop

In this detailed tutorial, Aaron Nace walks you through the process of creating a realistic crumpled paper effect in Photoshop. This technique is perfect for adding texture and visual interest to your photos and poster designs. Aaron begins by demonstrating how to select and prepare your base image, which is...

Cut Out Glass in Photoshop with Blending Modes

Achieving a realistic cut-out of transparent objects, like glass bottles, can be a significant challenge in Photoshop. Traditional masking often struggles to maintain the natural light, shadow, and reflective qualities inherent in such items, leading to flat or artificial results. This video tutorial offers an advanced technique to meticulously mask...

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Aqua Marks is a serene collection of 30 watercolor brush strokes and shapes Photoshop brushes, generated with AI for organic flow and painterly realism. Each one-click stamp captures the softness of wet pigment and the beauty of natural imperfection — from gentle washes to bold marks and abstract forms that bloom...

Haunting & Weird: 20 Free Fonts for Halloween and Gothic Designs

Haunting & Weird is a curated collection of 20 free fonts that celebrate the strange side of design. Blending eerie display styles with playful, characterful lettering, this selection captures the full spirit of Halloween — from creepy and dripping to odd and charming. It’s perfect for posters, invitations, packaging, and...

Spooky Nights: 10 Free Whimsical Halloween Illustrations

Step into a world of glowing pumpkins, playful ghosts, and enchanted moonlit scenes with Spooky Nights, a free set of 10 whimsical Halloween illustrations. Each high-resolution artwork (2304×1792 px, JPEG) was crafted with Adobe Firefly in a painterly mixed-media style — expressive inky brushstrokes, delicate bleach splatters, and thick swirls...

Midnight Haunt: 24 Free Eerie Halloween Photoshop Brushes

Midnight Haunt is an enchanting collection of 24 Free AI-generated Halloween Photoshop stamp brushes, crafted to summon the spirit of the season with haunting precision. Each design — from ghostly silhouettes and twisted trees to witches, bats, and spectral cats — was created using advanced AI tools to ensure intricate detail and...

How to Create Custom Textures in Photoshop Using Brushes

Custom textures add depth and character to photos without relying on expensive texture packs. This technique uses specialized Photoshop brushes and blending modes to create unique overlay textures from scratch. The process combines multiple layers, color variations, and finishing filters to produce professional-quality textures that work perfectly for photo blending...

Create a Grungy Glow Text Effect in Photoshop

Grungy glow effects transform ordinary typography into edgy, atmospheric designs that capture raw urban energy. This technique combines multiple drop shadows with textural overlays to create depth and visual impact. The video demonstrates a complete workflow for building layered glow effects and applying grunge textures that give text a weathered,...

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