A selection of Photoshop tutorials on digital art techniques, guiding users through various styles, tools, and methods to create stunning digital illustrations.
Transforming a simple photograph into a breathtaking pencil sketch is a skill that sits at the intersection of art and technology. For designers seeking to push the boundaries of their creativity, mastering this technique can open up new avenues for artistic expression. Adobe Photoshop, with its vast array of tools...
Creating a watercolor painting effect in Photoshop is an engaging way to transform ordinary photos into artistic masterpieces. Marty from Blue Lightning TV walks us through a detailed tutorial on achieving this look with precision and finesse. Unlike simple filters, this method involves several advanced techniques that cater to designers...
In this Photoshop tutorial by Tony from Psych Studio, learn to transform photos into realistic pencil sketches using advanced techniques. The instructor avoids basic filters, focusing on duplicating layers, desaturating images, and applying precise blending modes like Gaussian blur to mimic authentic pencil strokes. This approach ensures sketches maintain a...
This tutorial offers an engaging approach to creating a Bauhaus-inspired graphic design using Photoshop CS6. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned designers, it guides you through the process of designing a vibrant, modernist piece that features a name. You will learn to incorporate fundamental elements of the Bauhaus style, including...
In this Blue Lightning TV tutorial, Marty demonstrates how to recreate René Magritte’s surrealist masterpiece “The False Mirror” using Photoshop. This iconic painting, known for its thought-provoking imagery of an eye with clouds within the iris, is meticulously reproduced using a combination of photo manipulation techniques. Marty begins by...
In this tutorial by Blue Lightning TV, Marty demonstrates how to transform an ordinary photograph into a stunning hand-painted watercolor painting using Photoshop. This method surpasses the built-in watercolor filter in Photoshop by allowing users to hand paint the image, offering greater nuance and control. The process begins with setting...
Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV will demonstrate how to transform a regular photo into a painting reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s iconic “Starry Night” using Photoshop. This tutorial is tailored for Photoshop CS6 users with the oil paint filter, but CS5 users can follow along by downloading Adobe’...
Welcome to Blue Lightning TV with Marty, where you’ll learn how to transform a photo of any structure into an architect’s blueprint drawing using Photoshop. In this tutorial, Marty will guide you through a series of steps to achieve this effect, starting with a standard photo and ending...
From Cosmic Pop art in the 60’s to neo Expressionism today, the colorful artworks of Peter Max have become an important part of the popular American culture. This tutorial is inspired in his works from the late 60’s, know as the Cosmic style that made him famous worldwide....
Struggling to capture the artistic flair of oil paintings with your digital photos? Look no further! This short and sweet Photoshop tutorial, clocking in at just 90 seconds, will show you how to use the Mixer Brush to transform your photos into captivating works of art. The instructor, Jesus Ramirez...
In this tutorial, Julianne Kost will delve into an often-overlooked yet highly versatile tool in Photoshop CS5—the Art History Brush. This tool, which utilizes history states and snapshots, allows users to transform their images into stunning painterly effects. Julianne emphasizes that while the default settings of the Art History...
This tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful and simple fractal image based on a flower. This is actually impossible with Photoshop’s standard plugins, so we are going to use the stunning Fractal Explorer free filter that is run using the Pixel Bender plugin. 👁️This is an...
As Christmas approaches, a fresh collection of festive tutorials has arrived, showcasing snowy scenes, vibrant decorations, and delightful designs. Each tutorial captures the spirit of the holiday season, featuring white trees, colorful ornaments, and various cheerful effects that bring joy to any project. These tutorials not only highlight traditional Christmas...
In today’s tutorial, Marty will show you how to create and personalize your own version of Barack Obama’s iconic “HOPE” poster design using Photoshop. This tutorial is perfect for both beginners and advanced users who want to learn how to recreate this timeless piece of graphic design history....
In this tutorial, you will learn how to transform a bright, sunny photograph into a dark and haunting post-apocalyptic city scene. The process takes you through simple steps that utilize various tools and techniques to create an atmosphere of desolation and decay. You will work with stock images and apply...
Ever dreamt of conjuring fantastical contraptions and whimsical machines inspired by the world of steampunk? This detailed Adobe Photoshop tutorial is your gateway into that realm! We’ll be embarking on a journey to create a captivating steampunk-style illustration, filled with intricate gears, billowing steam, and a touch of vintage...
Many users find themselves frustrated with the Watercolor Photoshop Plugin that comes with the default installation. Often, simply applying the plugin doesn't yield the most satisfying results. This is a common experience among photographers and artists alike. This collection of watercolor effects Photoshop tutorials is designed to help...
Are you an artist or designer with a passion for creating delectable treats? Or perhaps you’re an ice cream enthusiast looking to explore a new creative outlet? If so, this comprehensive Adobe Photoshop tutorial is the perfect place to begin your journey into the world of digital ice cream...
Have you ever wanted to design a cool advertisement like the ones from your favorite brands? This tutorial will show you how to create a stylish ad using Photoshop, even if you’re a beginner! You’ll be guided through the process step-by-step, learning how to use basic tools and...
Give your photos an illustration effect in only two steps. Also, add a realistic folded paper effect to the final image.
No matter how good the photos we take are, we always feel the urgent need to turn them into a drawing effect. The standard installation of Adobe Photoshop gives you a wide range of artistic plugins that have very specific names, but fail to deliver when used with the default...
I’m quite sure that many of you had the chance to try those wonderful Triazzle™ puzzles that are being sold at toys stores all over the country. Triazzle™ puzzles were invented by Dan Gilbert, a Graphic Artist, Product Designer and founder of the Dan Gilbert Art Group, after a...
It is very common to find tutorials about making page curls. Many of those tutorials are great, but the final effect is very unrealistic, not because of the quality of the tutorial, but due to the 3d nature of the effect. Creases and folds are more subtle, instead. They can...
For those who never heard about it, Relief Shading is a cartography rendering technique where a three dimensional appearance is given to the topography of a map. The execution of this technique is quite complex and it is usually achieved using special map rendering software. Despite of that, many articles...
