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Blend modes can take an ordinary image and turn it into something extraordinary. It’s a simple yet effective tool and, when used creatively with Photoshop’s other features, can transform your artwork. Turn to p.16 and see how to use blend modes with masks, layers, brushes, filters and more. Then follow the step-by-step guide on creating this issue’s stunning cover image. There are in-depth tutorials on how to illustrate with the Pen tool, composite imaginative scenes and bring sketches to life with paint splats. There are also advanced guides on typography techniques, matching colour with adjustments, and using Photoshop’s 3D features. Plus, a whole host of Elements tutorials to get stuck into. Make sure you also turn to p.63 to check out an exclusive poster competition that could see your artwork…

Blend modes can take an ordinary image and turn it into something extraordinary. It’s a simple yet effective tool and, when used creatively with Photoshop’s other features, can transform your artwork. Turn to p.16 and see how to use blend modes with masks, layers, brushes, filters and more. Then follow the step-by-step guide on creating this issue’s stunning cover image. There are in-depth tutorials on how to illustrate with the Pen tool, composite imaginative scenes and bring sketches to life with paint splats. There are also advanced guides on typography techniques, matching colour with adjustments, and using Photoshop’s 3D features. Plus, a whole host of Elements tutorials to get stuck into. Make sure you also turn to p.63 to check out an exclusive poster competition that could see your artwork…

TRENDING IMAGES

There’s nothing more inspiring than surfing the internet and seeing what other artists are creating, and we encourage you to do so. Here are some of our favourite pictures that caught our attention recently, from some of the world’s most exciting artists and designers. Bonnie Pang www.bonniepangart.com I created this illustration with the help of perspective tools. I used many layers to separate the elements and used the Lasso tool to create straight lines. This is a picture from my graduate school thesis project. James Gilleard www.jamesgilleard.com I used a photo reference of a rocky beach and a house. I created raw vectors and used Photoshop to add textures with brushes. I added overlays to create depth, and finally added old film textures. Felipe Mayer femayer.com.br This took 40 hours to render and was composed of 98 layers. My…

TRENDING IMAGES

TRENDING IMAGES

There’s nothing more inspiring than surfing the internet and seeing what other artists are creating, and we encourage you to do so. Here are some of our favourite pictures that caught our attention recently, from some of the world’s most exciting artists and designers. Bonnie Pang www.bonniepangart.com I created this illustration with the help of perspective tools. I used many layers to separate the elements and used the Lasso tool to create straight lines. This is a picture from my graduate school thesis project. James Gilleard www.jamesgilleard.com I used a photo reference of a rocky beach and a house. I created raw vectors and used Photoshop to add textures with brushes. I added overlays to create depth, and finally added old film textures. Felipe Mayer femayer.com.br This took 40 hours…

TRENDING IMAGES

READERS’ IMAGES

GET IN TOUCH Send us your images now for the chance to appear in future galleries Create your own gallery online PhotoshopCreative.co.uk Upload your images to Facebook Search PhotoshopCreative Tweet us your creative artwork @PshopCreative Alternatively, you can email: pcr@imagine-publishing.co.uk Martin Henninen www.photoshopcreative.co.uk/user/martinhenninen Image of the issue I started with a nice background, then added some elements, such as the birds and mountains. Then I added the wheat and some buildings. I adjusted the image with filters and added some shadows. Bruna Staduto www.photoshopcreative.co.uk/user/Bruna%20Staduto I love creating angels in my work, so I imagined a scene with an angel of light. I created a snowy atmosphere in a forest setting, and used brushes and lighting to try to place the angel into the scene. Moreno Matkovic photoshopcreative.co.uk/user/DarkIndigo I was inspired by fantasy painters and wanted to create that kind of image, despite being a…

READERS’ IMAGES

READERS’ IMAGES

GET IN TOUCH Send us your images now for the chance to appear in future galleries Create your own gallery online PhotoshopCreative.co.uk Upload your images to Facebook Search PhotoshopCreative Tweet us your creative artwork @PshopCreative Alternatively, you can email: pcr@imagine-publishing.co.uk Martin Henninen www.photoshopcreative.co.uk/user/martinhenninen Image of the issue I started with a nice background, then added some elements, such as the birds and mountains. Then I added the wheat and some buildings. I adjusted the image with filters and added some shadows. Bruna Staduto www.photoshopcreative.co.uk/user/Bruna%20 Staduto I love creating angels in my work, so I imagined a scene with an angel of light. I created a snowy atmosphere in a forest setting, and used brushes and lighting to try to place the angel into the scene. Moreno Matkovic photoshopcreative.co.uk/user/DarkIndigo I was…

READERS’ IMAGES

READERS’ CHALLENGE

We challenged you with these In Issue 139, we challenged you to get creative with these four images. You were allowed to use any or all of the pictures, and whatever other resources you chose. Here’s what you created. This issue’s challenge Think you can do better? Prove it! Get creative with the supplied images and you could win a fantastic prize! Use as many of the images as you like (from previous issues too!) and include your own photos if you wish. Head to www.photoshopcreative.co.uk and simply hit the Challenge link. Closing date: 21 July 2016. THE PRIZE… Pixarra TwistedBrush Pro Studio 22 The winner of our challenge will win a copy of the fantastic Pixarra TwistedBrush Pro Studio software. This program includes over 5,000 brushes and full brush-editing…

READERS’ CHALLENGE

Challenge entries

1 Corine Spring The Guitarist This image was created with four pictures, the main element being the guitarist. The brushes were used in harmony with the car colour. The cropped planets were added and blend modes were changed. The wall was added for texture. 2 Kenneth Gale Play Time This image was meant to look like a children’s playroom and painting desk. The planets were added onto the table under layers of paint and the guitarist is shown on the finished painting. 3 Marcus Jones Graffiti Lullaby This was created in Elements 12. I used the guitarist, paintbrushes and wall. I placed a texture over the wall; I used an Artistic filter for the guitarist; and then, with the help of more than 100 layers, I placed the different elements to make up the graffiti. 4 Trevor Budd A Musical…

READERS’ CHALLENGE

We challenged you with these In Issue 139, we challenged you to get creative with these four images. You were allowed to use any or all of the pictures, and whatever other resources you chose. Here’s what you created. This issue’s challenge Think you can do better? Prove it! Get creative with the supplied images and you could win a fantastic prize! Use as many of the images as you like (from previous issues too!) and include your own photos if you wish. Head to www.photoshopcreative.co.uk and simply hit the Challenge link. Closing date: 21 July 2016. THE PRIZE… Pixarra TwistedBrush Pro Studio 22 The winner of our challenge will win a copy of the fantastic Pixarra TwistedBrush Pro Studio software. This program includes over 5,000 brushes and full brush-editing capabilities, all in a user-friendly package. This…

READERS’ CHALLENGE

Challenge entries

1 Corine Spring The Guitarist This image was created with four pictures, the main element being the guitarist. The brushes were used in harmony with the car colour. The cropped planets were added and blend modes were changed. The wall was added for texture. 2 Kenneth Gale Play Time This image was meant to look like a children’s playroom and painting desk. The planets were added onto the table under layers of paint and the guitarist is shown on the finished painting. 3 Marcus Jones Graffiti Lullaby This was created in Elements 12. I used the guitarist, paintbrushes and wall. I placed a texture over the wall; I used an Artistic filter for the guitarist; and then, with the help of more than 100 layers, I placed the different elements…

Originally, Striker wasn’t a Czech company at all. It was first set up in 2007 in Aberdeen, where executive creative director Luboš Buracinský was studying Design for Digital Media. He established the company when he was asked to build a couple of websites for “an actual, paying client.” Admitting that he was “lucky to have a friend developer,” he dived into the work and “delivered those microsites (built inside the glorious Flash) and it all took off from there.” Originally the company was called Design Striker, then Striker Multimedia, before he finally settled on Striker. Buracinský self-deprecatingly says that, in the early days, he “held no holistic vision nor much of the required skillsets” to run his own design company. Quickly though, he realised “that the most popular local industry,…

Originally, Striker wasn’t a Czech company at all. It was first set up in 2007 in Aberdeen, where executive creative director Luboš Buracinský was studying Design for Digital Media. He established the company when he was asked to build a couple of websites for “an actual, paying client.” Admitting that he was “lucky to have a friend developer,” he dived into the work and “delivered those microsites (built inside the glorious Flash) and it all took off from there.” Originally the company was called Design Striker, then Striker Multimedia, before he finally settled on Striker. Buracinský self-deprecatingly says that, in the early days, he “held no holistic vision nor much of the required skillsets” to run his own design company. Quickly though, he realised “that the most popular local industry, oil…

A day in the life of Jan Triska

Get in gear 09:00 I get myself a cup of good coffee, which is most welcome after I’ve already spent about 15 minutes looking for a parking space. While sipping the hot beverage, I wander around a bit to see what’s new on sites like Behance, Dribbble and so on. Check my inbox 09:30 That said, for the majority of internal stuff as well as most of the production, we tend to stay away from email communication. My go-to places are Basecamp and Invision, coupled up with Dropbox and Google Drive. I see what has happened overnight and what I have on my plate for the day. Plan and prep 10:00 I enjoy coming up with new ideas as to how to best execute certain visuals or animations, and there…

A day in the life of Jan Triska

Get in gear 09:00 I get myself a cup of good coffee, which is most welcome after I’ve already spent about 15 minutes looking for a parking space. While sipping the hot beverage, I wander around a bit to see what’s new on sites like Behance, Dribbble and so on. Check my inbox 09:30 That said, for the majority of internal stuff as well as most of the production, we tend to stay away from email communication. My go-to places are Basecamp and Invision, coupled up with Dropbox and Google Drive. I see what has happened overnight and what I have on my plate for the day. Plan and prep 10:00 I enjoy coming up with new ideas as to how to best execute certain visuals or animations, and there is a lot of space…

1. Custom blends “Don’t underestimate the possibilities offered by Blend If inside the Layer Style menu. It has saved me many times because it allows me to bypass blending modes altogether, and use this custom blending option instead.” Luboš Buracinský 2. Mask on mask “If you’d like to add an additional mask on top of one you already have, group the single layer and mask the group. It’s handy, for example, if you have a precise selection which you don’t necessarily want to merge with a wider one but want to keep both.” Luboš Buracinský 3. Pixel precision “When you right-click a layer with a style and click Create Layers, you can mask Inner Shadow on an object. Also, if you must create sophisticated paths in Photoshop, creating a work path from…

1. Custom blends “Don’t underestimate the possibilities offered by Blend If inside the Layer Style menu. It has saved me many times because it allows me to bypass blending modes altogether, and use this custom blending option instead.” Luboš Buracinský 2. Mask on mask “If you’d like to add an additional mask on top of one you already have, group the single layer and mask the group. It’s handy, for example, if you have a precise selection which you don’t necessarily want to merge with a wider one but want to keep both.” Luboš Buracinský 3. Pixel precision “When you right-click a layer with a style and click Create Layers, you can mask Inner Shadow on an object. Also, if you must create sophisticated paths in Photoshop, creating a work…

01 Sketch it out “When it comes to creating unique bits and elements for complex objects such as UI and related items, we usually start sketching on paper. Some really basic stuff which gives you an overview of a basic layout and/or objects will suffice.” 02 Smooth and streamline “The sketches are then transferred into Illustrator. From there, we try to follow the idea which was on paper. This time, everything is pixel perfect, snapping to a fixed grid layout.” 03 The hard graft “Finally, the time has come to take all we have into Photoshop. For the purposes of the style frame, the once single layer is duplicated and masked, so that Solid Color layers can be applied to each of the necessary elements.” 04 Time to tweak “At last, assuming that we have a finished…

01 Sketch it out “When it comes to creating unique bits and elements for complex objects such as UI and related items, we usually start sketching on paper. Some really basic stuff which gives you an overview of a basic layout and/or objects will suffice.” 02 Smooth and streamline “The sketches are then transferred into Illustrator. From there, we try to follow the idea which was on paper. This time, everything is pixel perfect, snapping to a fixed grid layout.” 03 The hard graft “Finally, the time has come to take all we have into Photoshop. For the purposes of the style frame, the once single layer is duplicated and masked, so that Solid Color layers can be applied to each of the necessary elements.” 04 Time to tweak “At…

IMPROVE YOUR ARTWORK WITH BLEND MODES

Blend modes are capable of completely transforming an image. By controlling how layers interact with each other, you can create seamless compositions as well as creative effects. Whether you want to add colour and pizzazz to your portrait shots, adjust light and shading in your digital paintings, or create surreal effects, blend modes can help. And they’re particularly useful when carefully combined with Photoshop’s other tools. Here we take you on a journey through masks, layers, brushes and filters, as well as the trusty Pen tool and even gradients. So download the files from the FileSilo and take a look at how Photoshop’s key features can work harmoniously with blend modes. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN… BLEND ART WITH MASKS Discover ways to combine textures, photos and colour using masks and…

IMPROVE YOUR ARTWORK WITH BLEND MODES

IMPROVE YOUR ARTWORK WITH BLEND MODES

Blend modes are capable of completely transforming an image. By controlling how layers interact with each other, you can create seamless compositions as well as creative effects. Whether you want to add colour and pizzazz to your portrait shots, adjust light and shading in your digital paintings, or create surreal effects, blend modes can help. And they’re particularly useful when carefully combined with Photoshop’s other tools. Here we take you on a journey through masks, layers, brushes and filters, as well as the trusty Pen tool and even gradients. So download the files from the FileSilo and take a look at how Photoshop’s key features can work harmoniously with blend modes. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN… BLEND ART WITH MASKS Discover ways to combine textures, photos and colour using masks and blend modes. USE BLENDING…

IMPROVE YOUR ARTWORK WITH BLEND MODES

Fire up your shots with blend modes

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Create a flame effect with filters, gradient maps and blend modes Time taken 1 hour Expert Daniel Sinoca “One of the things I like in Photoshop is the versatility. I can combine all kinds of tools to create amazing effects. Fire is a good example of how easy it is to use some of these features. “I started to get involved in the digital world more than 10 years ago and have been working as a freelance artist ever since, creating all kinds of multimedia projects and tutorial guides.” In this tutorial we’re going to show you an easy way to create a fire effect with a relatively limited range of tools – basically filters, the Gradient Map adjustment layer and blend modes. This technique is so simple…

Fire up your shots with blend modes

Fire up your shots with blend modes

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Create a flame effect with filters, gradient maps and blend modes Time taken 1 hour Expert Daniel Sinoca “One of the things I like in Photoshop is the versatility. I can combine all kinds of tools to create amazing effects. Fire is a good example of how easy it is to use some of these features. “I started to get involved in the digital world more than 10 years ago and have been working as a freelance artist ever since, creating all kinds of multimedia projects and tutorial guides.” In this tutorial we’re going to show you an easy way to create a fire effect with a relatively limited range of tools…

Fire up your shots with blend modes

Play with perspective

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Use the 3D tools and multiple images to get creative with perspective Time taken 5 hours Expert Rodrigo Marinelli “Sport can be inspirational when creating art, so the opportunity to combine my passions of sport and Photoshop was fantastic! It’s great to use tools and techniques in Photoshop to experiment with perspective. “I’m an art director and have 11 years of experience in advertising agencies. I learned and am still learning to use Photoshop through following tutorials.” Creating an original piece of artwork is always a challenge, but being aware of all the features and tools that Photoshop can offer makes the challenge much easier. In this tutorial, we will create a…

Play with perspective

Play with perspective

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Use the 3D tools and multiple images to get creative with perspective Time taken 5 hours Expert Rodrigo Marinelli “Sport can be inspirational when creating art, so the opportunity to combine my passions of sport and Photoshop was fantastic! It’s great to use tools and techniques in Photoshop to experiment with perspective. “I’m an art director and have 11 years of experience in advertising agencies. I learned and am still learning to use Photoshop through following tutorials.” Creating an original piece of artwork is always a challenge, but being aware of all the features and tools that Photoshop can offer makes the challenge much easier. In this tutorial, we will create a dynamic scene using perspective techniques. In order for the perspective to be correct, it’s essential to…

Play with perspective

01 Quick selection Use ‘Palm.jpg’. Duplicate it, go to Image>Adjustments>Black&White. After that go to Select>Color Range, press Add Selection then press OK. 02 Floor shadow Let’s make the shadow on the floor. With the Pen tool (P) draw the shadow as shown above, apply a Gaussian Blur (7px), then change the blend mode to Soft Light. 03 The dust To give more movement to the scene, add ‘Dust 2.psd’ and put it behind the biker layer folder. Then change the blend mode to Multiply. 04 Final details Add the layer Final_detail from ‘Base detail.psd’, make a mask and put it in front of the biker’s track, then add the layer Final_detail_02, make a mask and put it above the sand.…

01 Quick selection Use ‘Palm.jpg’. Duplicate it, go to Image>Adjustments>Black&White. After that go to Select>Color Range, press Add Selection then press OK. 02 Floor shadow Let’s make the shadow on the floor. With the Pen tool (P) draw the shadow as shown above, apply a Gaussian Blur (7px), then change the blend mode to Soft Light. 03 The dust To give more movement to the scene, add ‘Dust 2.psd’ and put it behind the biker layer folder. Then change the blend mode to Multiply. 04 Final details Add the layer Final_detail from ‘Base detail.psd’, make a mask and put it in front of the biker’s track, then add the layer Final_detail_02, make a mask and put it above the sand.…

Illustrate with the Pen tool

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Illustrate with the Pen tool, Shape layers, layer styles and gradients Time taken 3 hours Expert Moe Hezwani “The Pen tool is one of my favourite tools in Photoshop, and I’m constantly discovering new ways to create imaginative scenes. I love transforming photos into illustrations, and particularly enjoyed adding quirky elements to this scene, like the spaceships. “I’m a professional graphic designer/illustrator, and Photoshop is my go-to platform for my designs.” The Pen tool is one of those tools that needs a bit of extra bit of practice to perfect. Drawing a vector illustration, like this city skyline, is the best way to get that practice in. Drawing with the Pen tool is easy. Position your mouse where you’d like to begin drawing and click to create your first…

Illustrate with the Pen tool

Illustrate with the Pen tool

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Illustrate with the Pen tool, Shape layers, layer styles and gradients Time taken 3 hours Expert Moe Hezwani “The Pen tool is one of my favourite tools in Photoshop, and I’m constantly discovering new ways to create imaginative scenes. I love transforming photos into illustrations, and particularly enjoyed adding quirky elements to this scene, like the spaceships. “I’m a professional graphic designer/illustrator, and Photoshop is my go-to platform for my designs.” The Pen tool is one of those tools that needs a bit of extra bit of practice to perfect. Drawing a vector illustration, like this city skyline, is the best way to get that practice in. Drawing with the Pen tool…

Illustrate with the Pen tool

Intensify with filters and adjustments

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Achieve a detailed, cinematic look with filters and adjustments Time taken 1 hour Expert Andre Villanueva “Within the past year, I’ve become increasingly interested in the photo-retouching aspect of Photoshop. Being able to elevate ordinary photos into intense pieces is something I find exciting and rewarding. “I discovered Photoshop when studying web design. I’m now art director for a tech company, soothing my inner instructor by sharing techniques with readers.” When it comes to imagery for action movie posters, sophisticated advertisements and gritty sports promos, you’ll need some high-octane styling for your photos. A detailed, cinematic look can certainly fit the bill. For those just starting out with retouching, it may seem like an impossible task to go from ordinary to intense. But you’ll be happy to…

Intensify with filters and adjustments

Intensify with filters and adjustments

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Achieve a detailed, cinematic look with filters and adjustments Time taken 1 hour Expert Andre Villanueva “Within the past year, I’ve become increasingly interested in the photo-retouching aspect of Photoshop. Being able to elevate ordinary photos into intense pieces is something I find exciting and rewarding. “I discovered Photoshop when studying web design. I’m now art director for a tech company, soothing my inner instructor by sharing techniques with readers.” When it comes to imagery for action movie posters, sophisticated advertisements and gritty sports promos, you’ll need some high-octane styling for your photos. A detailed, cinematic look can certainly fit the bill. For those just starting out with retouching, it may seem…

Intensify with filters and adjustments

Essentials Time taken 12 hours The artist Lewis Moorhead “I’m a self-taught digital designer aspiring to achieve the best. I believe if I put enough effort into my projects, people will give me something all designers strive for: to be recognised and appreciated. My goal is to become a full-time ad designer and digital artist.” See more of Lewis’s work at www.flewdesigns.com. This image took Lewis Moorhead 12 hours to complete, time spent clipping masks, extracting elements from photographs, and intensive shadow and highlight work to blend all of the source material into one cohesive whole. He did rely on some Photoshop tricks to speed up the process, though: “One way was to use the Shadows/Highlights tool (Image>Adjustments) to bring back highlights and shadows diffused by the darkness of the original image.” Lewis believes it is important…

Essentials Time taken 12 hours The artist Lewis Moorhead “I’m a self-taught digital designer aspiring to achieve the best. I believe if I put enough effort into my projects, people will give me something all designers strive for: to be recognised and appreciated. My goal is to become a full-time ad designer and digital artist.” See more of Lewis’s work at www.flewdesigns.com. This image took Lewis Moorhead 12 hours to complete, time spent clipping masks, extracting elements from photographs, and intensive shadow and highlight work to blend all of the source material into one cohesive whole. He did rely on some Photoshop tricks to speed up the process, though: “One way was to use the Shadows/Highlights tool (Image>Adjustments) to bring back highlights and shadows diffused by the darkness of the…

Create a surreal animal scene

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Use layers, masks and adjustments to construct a surreal forest scene Time taken 4 hours Expert Mark White “This image is influenced by my favourite Disney film, The Jungle Book. Incorporating many animals into one scene can be a challenge, but it can look visually spectacular if you blend them together. “As senior staff writer on Photoshop Creative, I’ve learned all kinds of quick tips to help with even the most impressive-looking pictures.” The key to any good composition is in the details, but if you’re ambitious enough to try and place subjects where you wouldn’t expect them, you’re going to have to pay even more attention to edges, shading and lighting. This composition might look fairly simple, but its success rests on details. The sofas, for example,…

Create a surreal animal scene

Create a surreal animal scene

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Use layers, masks and adjustments to construct a surreal forest scene Time taken 4 hours Expert Mark White “This image is influenced by my favourite Disney film, The Jungle Book. Incorporating many animals into one scene can be a challenge, but it can look visually spectacular if you blend them together. “As senior staff writer on Photoshop Creative, I’ve learned all kinds of quick tips to help with even the most impressive-looking pictures.” The key to any good composition is in the details, but if you’re ambitious enough to try and place subjects where you wouldn’t expect them, you’re going to have to pay even more attention to edges, shading and lighting.…

Create a surreal animal scene

01 Create a diamond Select a rectangle from ‘mahogany. jpg’. Duplicate and move up and right of your original layer. Duplicate again and transform; the aim is to join the edges of the two rectangles. 02 Make a lid Select a perfect square from ‘mahogany.jpg’ and transform it so that it fits between the four corners of your diamond. Adjust each side to make the lighting realistic. 03 Add some legs Select a long rectangle from ‘mahogany.jpg’ and paste below the tabletop. Position one on each corner and use the Elliptical Marquee to round the bottom of the legs. 04 Adjust the elements Clip a layer to each table leg. Add a black and white gradient set to Soft Light, 50% Opacity. Clip a similar gradient to the tabletop to give a sheen.…

01 Create a diamond Select a rectangle from ‘mahogany. jpg’. Duplicate and move up and right of your original layer. Duplicate again and transform; the aim is to join the edges of the two rectangles. 02 Make a lid Select a perfect square from ‘mahogany.jpg’ and transform it so that it fits between the four corners of your diamond. Adjust each side to make the lighting realistic. 03 Add some legs Select a long rectangle from ‘mahogany.jpg’ and paste below the tabletop. Position one on each corner and use the Elliptical Marquee to round the bottom of the legs. 04 Adjust the elements Clip a layer to each table leg. Add a black and white gradient set to Soft Light, 50% Opacity. Clip a similar gradient to the tabletop to…

Add dynamism with paint

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Use layers, masking, blending modes, blending options and the Brush tool Time taken 6-8 hours Expert BÜRO UFHO “We love the textures and depth ink can bring to a digital artwork, and we find splattered paint textures can help to convey movement to an otherwise still image. “We are both artists under the moniker kittozutto, have a graphic design studio, BÜRO UFHO, and have been using Photoshop for more than 10 years.” In the world of 2D illustrations, things can look pretty still. It can be even more challenging with sports illustrations – how do we freeze that golden moment in time, yet convey a sense of movement and impact? Ever wondered why there’s often white powder whenever someone gets hit in Chinese martial arts films? It…

Add dynamism with paint

Add dynamism with paint

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Use layers, masking, blending modes, blending options and the Brush tool Time taken 6-8 hours Expert BÜRO UFHO “We love the textures and depth ink can bring to a digital artwork, and we find splattered paint textures can help to convey movement to an otherwise still image. “We are both artists under the moniker kittozutto, have a graphic design studio, BÜRO UFHO, and have been using Photoshop for more than 10 years.” In the world of 2D illustrations, things can look pretty still. It can be even more challenging with sports illustrations – how do we freeze that golden moment in time, yet convey a sense of movement and impact? Ever wondered…

Add dynamism with paint

01 Select a font Download Stadium font from www.1001freefonts.com/stadium. font for our hero’s jersey and Mexcellent 3D from www.1001freefonts.com/mexcellent_3d.font for our opponent’s jersey. Rotate the numbers into position and rasterise the layers. 02 Warp and Perspective Cmd/Ctrl+T to transform and select Warp. Under the Warp drop-down, select Arch, set Bend to 20%. Cmd/Ctrl+T again and use the Perspective transformation to make the bottom bigger and the right smaller. 03 Displacement map Hide away all texture layers, select all and copy merge the image to a new file. Desaturate the image. Add a Levels adjustment. Drag the black slider to 173. Save this file as displace01.psd. 04 Distort the number Go to Filter>Distort>Displace. Set Horizontal Scale to 3 and Vertical to 0. Check Stretch to fit and Repeat Edge Pixels. Select ‘displace01.psd’ to make the numbers distort realistically.…

01 Select a font Download Stadium font from www.1001freefonts.com/stadium. font for our hero’s jersey and Mexcellent 3D from www.1001freefonts.com/ mexcellent_3d.font for our opponent’s jersey. Rotate the numbers into position and rasterise the layers. 02 Warp and Perspective Cmd/Ctrl+T to transform and select Warp. Under the Warp drop-down, select Arch, set Bend to 20%. Cmd/Ctrl+T again and use the Perspective transformation to make the bottom bigger and the right smaller. 03 Displacement map Hide away all texture layers, select all and copy merge the image to a new file. Desaturate the image. Add a Levels adjustment. Drag the black slider to 173. Save this file as displace01.psd. 04 Distort the number Go to Filter>Distort>Displace. Set Horizontal Scale to 3 and Vertical to 0. Check Stretch to fit and Repeat Edge Pixels.…

Make magic with the Liquify filter

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Warp and transform with the Liquify filter, add shadows with blend modes Time taken 2 hours Expert Sarah Cousens “Building a fictional world is easy with so many online resources. I had my daughter pose for me though; this made it even more enjoyable. “Working as a freelance designer, I have been using Photoshop extensively ever since forming my own design and illustration company, CoolSurface.com, over 10 years ago.” As children it seemed like anything was possible; with unlimited imagination the world was a magical and mysterious place. Recapture that sense of awe and wonder by creating this colourful, magical world hidden beneath an otherwise normal pavement. The Liquify filter helps to reveal the secret land beneath, while adjustment layers, blending modes and warping will bring this vibrant…

Make magic with the Liquify filter

Make magic with the Liquify filter

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Works with Elements CS CC What you’ll learn Warp and transform with the Liquify filter, add shadows with blend modes Time taken 2 hours Expert Sarah Cousens “Building a fictional world is easy with so many online resources. I had my daughter pose for me though; this made it even more enjoyable. “Working as a freelance designer, I have been using Photoshop extensively ever since forming my own design and illustration company, CoolSurface.com, over 10 years ago.” As children it seemed like anything was possible; with unlimited imagination the world was a magical and mysterious place. Recapture that sense of awe and wonder by creating this colourful, magical world hidden beneath an otherwise normal pavement. The Liquify filter helps to…

Make magic with the Liquify filter

Make your own smoke brushes

BLACK BLANKET Be sure that whatever you use for a black background is fireproof and not flammable, just to be safe. INCENSE AND HOLDER Incense sticks and holders can both be bought online together, and don’t cost much at all. LIGHTER You could use a lighter or matches for this project. Just take care when lighting the incense sticks. The way that incense smoke dances is mesmerising, as it can produce all kinds of amazing shapes, curls and clouds. This kind of smoke can make a fantastic addition to a Photoshop project if you photograph it to be turned into a brush. Smoke brushes can be useful for a whole host of Photoshop projects. For a start, anything that uses a fire texture needs smoke, but if you capture the…

Make your own smoke brushes

Make your own smoke brushes

BLACK BLANKET Be sure that whatever you use for a black background is fireproof and not flammable, just to be safe. INCENSE AND HOLDER Incense sticks and holders can both be bought online together, and don’t cost much at all. LIGHTER You could use a lighter or matches for this project. Just take care when lighting the incense sticks. The way that incense smoke dances is mesmerising, as it can produce all kinds of amazing shapes, curls and clouds. This kind of smoke can make a fantastic addition to a Photoshop project if you photograph it to be turned into a brush. Smoke brushes can be useful for a whole host of Photoshop projects. For a start, anything that uses a fire texture needs smoke, but if you capture the smoke created by incense sticks, it looks…

Make your own smoke brushes

Essentials Time taken 10 hours The artist Felipe Kimio “I work in the mobile gaming industry as an illustrator and concept artist for a company, but also take on commissions on a freelance basis. I would describe most of my illustrations as revolving around the female figure. I am based in São Paulo, Brazil.” If you would like to have a look at more of Felipe’s artwork, you can check it out on Behance by visiting https://www.behance.net/kimisz “Photoshop is my main tool for painting and sketching,” says Felipe, an illustrator from Brazil who has a penchant for drawing pin-ups. Flower Girl is one of many illustrations on his Behance site that have helped him amass over 130,000 views. His secret? Simplicity. “I try to keep things simple in Photoshop,” says Felipe. “My main tools for sketching and…

Essentials Time taken 10 hours The artist Felipe Kimio “I work in the mobile gaming industry as an illustrator and concept artist for a company, but also take on commissions on a freelance basis. I would describe most of my illustrations as revolving around the female figure. I am based in São Paulo, Brazil.” If you would like to have a look at more of Felipe’s artwork, you can check it out on Behance by visiting https://www.behance.net/kimisz “Photoshop is my main tool for painting and sketching,” says Felipe, an illustrator from Brazil who has a penchant for drawing pin-ups. Flower Girl is one of many illustrations on his Behance site that have helped him amass over 130,000 views. His secret? Simplicity. “I try to keep things simple in Photoshop,” says…

Behind Google Doodles

About the artist Sophie Diao svff.tumblr.com @sophiediao Sophie Diao is an artist currently working at Google, but she freelances for the animation industry. Her previous clients create an illustrious list, including Cartoon Network, Warner Bros Animation and Disney TV. She cites Rumiko Takahashi as the artist who has inspired her the most. Prints of her work can be purchased from her website. Name of the project Google Doodles: Earth Day INFLUENCES “Growing up I was really inspired by Disney movies and other animated films, as well as Japanese anime. I tend to reference music, books and TV/film more than art these days.” AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION “My favourite Doodles are the ones that are unexpectedly educational and/or moving. Doodles are a way to bring attention to pieces of history that might otherwise be forgotten.” COLOUR “Colour is critical to my artwork. Sometimes…

Behind Google Doodles

Behind Google Doodles

About the artist Sophie Diao svff.tumblr.com @sophiediao Sophie Diao is an artist currently working at Google, but she freelances for the animation industry. Her previous clients create an illustrious list, including Cartoon Network, Warner Bros Animation and Disney TV. She cites Rumiko Takahashi as the artist who has inspired her the most. Prints of her work can be purchased from her website. Name of the project Google Doodles: Earth Day INFLUENCES “Growing up I was really inspired by Disney movies and other animated films, as well as Japanese anime. I tend to reference music, books and TV/film more than art these days.” AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION “My favourite Doodles are the ones that are unexpectedly educational and/or moving. Doodles are a way to bring attention to pieces of history that might…

Behind Google Doodles

SUICIDE SQUAD POSTER COMPETITION

•Design a poster •Judged by director David Ayer •Displayed in UK ODEON cinemas •Receive a print Design artwork for the release of Suicide Squad this August To celebrate the release of Suicide Squad on August 5, in association with Warner Bros. Pictures and ODEON, we are giving you the chance to show off your creative skills in the ultimate fan artwork competition. Exclusive to Photoshop Creative, we are challenging you to design an alternative poster that will be judged by Suicide Squad film director David Ayer, and also displayed in selected ODEON cinemas across the UK. The prize Not only will the winning poster be displayed at selected ODEON cinemas throughout the UK this summer for all to admire, but the winner will also receive a special print of their poster. What you have to do Taking inspiration…

SUICIDE SQUAD POSTER COMPETITION

12 PRO TYPE TECHNIQUES

When words and imagery meet, the result is typography; an art style that can take many forms, from three dimensions to carefully crafted hand-written lettering that is scanned into Photoshop and enhanced. Every typographical artist not only brings their own techniques to the table, but also different viewpoints about how they prefer to work with type. And it’s combining images with words that helps to give typography an extra depth of potential meaning over non-typographical work. We ask some of the best typographers about their working methods, and to gain a better understanding of how they use Photoshop to form the perfect message. With every new instalment of Photoshop brings an even greater level of potential artistry. Read on as they share some of their best tips and techniques to inspire…

12 PRO TYPE TECHNIQUES

SUICIDE SQUAD POSTER COMPETITION

• Design a poster • Judged by director David Ayer • Displayed in UK ODEON cinemas • Receive a print Design artwork for the release of Suicide Squad this August To celebrate the release of Suicide Squad on August 5, in association with Warner Bros. Pictures and ODEON, we are giving you the chance to show off your creative skills in the ultimate fan artwork competition. Exclusive to Photoshop Creative, we are challenging you to design an alternative poster that will be judged by Suicide Squad film director David Ayer, and also displayed in selected ODEON cinemas across the UK. The prize Not only will the winning poster be displayed at selected ODEON cinemas throughout the UK this summer for all to admire, but the winner will also receive a special print of their…

SUICIDE SQUAD POSTER COMPETITION

Match colour with adjustments

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Time taken 5 hours Expert Rodrigo Marinelli “ www I’ve enjoyed .thepixelprositess watching sci .com -fi movies @thepixelprosites ever since I was a child. I used to think it was fascinating that filmmakers could imagine a world that doesn’t exist, and how they used visual effects to make the scenes so believable that we actually think they’re real. “Another thing that always catches my attention is the movie poster that advertises the movie. I love the bright colours, and the main image, so it was impossible not to be tempted to use Photoshop to create my own sci-fi scene. “I’m an art director and have 11 years of experience in advertising agencies. I learned and am still learning to use Photoshop through following tutorials.” For more of Rodrigo’s work, visit…

Match colour with adjustments

12 PRO TYPE TECHNIQUES

When words and imagery meet, the result is typography; an art style that can take many forms, from three dimensions to carefully crafted hand-written lettering that is scanned into Photoshop and enhanced. Every typographical artist not only brings their own techniques to the table, but also different viewpoints about how they prefer to work with type. And it’s combining images with words that helps to give typography an extra depth of potential meaning over non-typographical work. We ask some of the best typographers about their working methods, and to gain a better understanding of how they use Photoshop to form the perfect message. With every new instalment of Photoshop brings an even greater level of potential artistry. Read on as they share some of their best tips and techniques to…

12 PRO TYPE TECHNIQUES

Build a 3D scene with Photoshop

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Time taken 4 hours Expert Daniel Sinoca With a little planning and creativity anyone can take advantage of Photoshop’s 3D capabilities to build realistic 3D objects without having to use dedicated 3D software. Sometimes I prefer to create a 3D model for compositions instead of trying to find or shoot a photo. The advanced and intuitive 3D features mean I can create the models and shapes I need. Then I use the regular Photoshop tools to enhance and create beautiful photomontages. “I started to get involved in the digital world more than 10 years ago and have been working as a freelance artist ever since, creating all kinds of multimedia projects and tutorial guides.” For more of Daniel’s eye-catching work, visit http://www.danielsinoca.com. Working in the 3D environment requires planning. Start…

Build a 3D scene with Photoshop

Match colour with adjustments

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Time taken 5 hours Expert Rodrigo Marinelli “ www I’ve enjoyed .thepixelprositess watching sci .com -fi movies @thepixelprosites ever since I was a child. I used to think it was fascinating that filmmakers could imagine a world that doesn’t exist, and how they used visual effects to make the scenes so believable that we actually think they’re real. “Another thing that always catches my attention is the movie poster that advertises the movie. I love the bright colours, and the main image, so it was impossible not to be tempted to use Photoshop to create my own sci-fi scene. “I’m an art director and have 11 years of experience in advertising agencies. I learned and am still learning to use…

Match colour with adjustments

01 Place the image Place ‘Bridge.png’ and then switch to Warp Mode. In the Options bar, choose the Arc preset, set the Bend to -70% and press Enter. 02 Create a 3D object In the 3D panel, check 3D Extrusion and click Create. Adjust the Extrusion Depth to 5mm and then change the Extrusion Material, applying the ‘bridge. png’ as a texture. 03 Rotate the image Rotate the image using three-scene-moving icons and place it into position. In the Layers panel, right-click over the layer and then choose the Rasterize 3D Layer option. 04 Use the Transform tool Now use the Free Transform tool to adjust the perspective and then drag it to behind the trees. Grab the Blur tool and blur the area on the foreground.…

Build a 3D scene with Photoshop

On the FileSilo Download your free resources at www.filesilo.co.uk/photoshopcreative Essentials Time taken 4 hours Expert Daniel Sinoca With a little planning and creativity anyone can take advantage of Photoshop’s 3D capabilities to build realistic 3D objects without having to use dedicated 3D software. Sometimes I prefer to create a 3D model for compositions instead of trying to find or shoot a photo. The advanced and intuitive 3D features mean I can create the models and shapes I need. Then I use the regular Photoshop tools to enhance and create beautiful photomontages. “I started to get involved in the digital world more than 10 years ago and have been working as a freelance artist ever since, creating all kinds of multimedia projects and tutorial guides.” For more of Daniel’s eye-catching work,…

Build a 3D scene with Photoshop

Tool focus… Make art with the Gradient tool

ADDING THE CAMELS Open ‘camels.jpg’, go to Filter>Adjustments>Threshold and set to Multiply; this gives you the perfect silhouette to complete your desert scene. Colour can add excitement to your photos – it’s one of the most important aspects of any picture and crucial to get perfect. Gradients can add more than just colour to your pictures though; they also add tone, shade and light. They’re fantastic tools for illustrators as well as photomanipulators and photo editors, but the best thing is that all you have to do is drag them to apply. Gradients might feel like one of the most simple tools in Elements, but it takes practice to know when to use them, whether you’re trying to make an entire landscape of gradient-filled shapes – such as our evening Sahara scene above –…

Tool focus… Make art with the Gradient tool

Creative project… Design professional business cards

Elements is fantastic for creating digital art and work that you can view online, but it can be exciting to see something you’ve created in Elements in the real world. Actually getting to print off and use your work is exciting, but business cards are great because you can literally pass your work around to friends and people you meet. Business cards by their nature are simple, small and minimal, so this makes a fantastic project for anyone looking to expand their skills in Elements or just discover a few vital tools. By the same token, business cards are something that any freelance graphic designer might fancy creating to further their career; this is a useful project for all kinds of reasons. You can get as personal as you like with this…

Creative project… Design professional business cards

01 Place the image Place ‘Bridge.png’ and then switch to Warp Mode. In the Options bar, choose the Arc preset, set the Bend to -70% and press Enter. 02 Create a 3D object In the 3D panel, check 3D Extrusion and click Create. Adjust the Extrusion Depth to 5mm and then change the Extrusion Material, applying the ‘bridge. png’ as a texture. 03 Rotate the image Rotate the image using three-scene-moving icons and place it into position. In the Layers panel, right-click over the layer and then choose the Rasterize 3D Layer option. 04 Use the Transform tool Now use the Free Transform tool to adjust the perspective and then drag it to behind the trees. Grab the Blur tool and blur the area on the foreground.…

Photo edit… Turn a photo into a reflection

BLENDING PHOTOS Use adjustment layers and blending modes to merge your photo with the scene and create this reflection effect. DECORATIONS Make sure foreground elements are complementary, without attracting too much attention away from your subject. There is something undeniably beautiful about portraits set within nature, whether it’s family photo shoots set against a backdrop of bluebells, or wedding photos taken in the garden of a grand country estate. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to quickly and easily take a simple portrait photo and set it very much within nature. With the right combinations and settings of adjustment layers and blending modes, this is a wonderfully simple technique, which can transform almost any of your portrait photos into a subtle and realistic reflection in water. If you’d like to get started using the…

Photo edit… Turn a photo into a reflection

Tool focus… Make art with the Gradient tool

ADDING THE CAMELS Open ‘camels.jpg’, go to Filter>Adjustments>Threshold and set to Multiply; this gives you the perfect silhouette to complete your desert scene. Colour can add excitement to your photos – it’s one of the most important aspects of any picture and crucial to get perfect. Gradients can add more than just colour to your pictures though; they also add tone, shade and light. They’re fantastic tools for illustrators as well as photomanipulators and photo editors, but the best thing is that all you have to do is drag them to apply. Gradients might feel like one of the most simple tools in Elements, but it takes practice to know when to use them, whether you’re trying to make an entire landscape of gradient-filled shapes – such as our evening…

Tool focus… Make art with the Gradient tool

Surreal art… Create a Start images curious composition

BLENDING NATURE Use layer masks to blend the birds and dandelion spores, creating this surreal transformation effect. Nature is fascinating; when you actually take the time to stop and look, there are so many wonders, some of which almost seem to border on the surreal. From the intricate detailing of a spider’s web to the gravity defying bumble bee. But what if we push nature even further, and take one more step into the surreal; create bizarre transformations that mesh one natural element with another? In some ways it isn’t even that unusual, when you consider the incredible metamorphosis of the caterpillar to the butterfly. With Photoshop Elements you can let your imagination run wild. In this tutorial we will be using layer masks to blend dandelion spores and birds to create a…

Surreal art… Create a Start images curious composition

Creative project… Design professional business cards

Elements is fantastic for creating digital art and work that you can view online, but it can be exciting to see something you’ve created in Elements in the real world. Actually getting to print off and use your work is exciting, but business cards are great because you can literally pass your work around to friends and people you meet. Business cards by their nature are simple, small and minimal, so this makes a fantastic project for anyone looking to expand their skills in Elements or just discover a few vital tools. By the same token, business cards are something that any freelance graphic designer might fancy creating to further their career; this is a useful project for all kinds of reasons. You can get as personal as you like…

Creative project… Design professional business cards

Digital art… Stylise your Start image portraits with filters

EMBRACE THE EXPERT Don’t be scared of the Expert mode – it’s where the cool tools are, and really isn’t complicated. This tutorial makes use of three filters found inside the Filter Gallery: Glowing Edges, Halftone and Cutout. Together you can use these to transform a portrait into a funky piece of art. Filters are very easy to use, with full previews and sliders that you can play with until you get the look you want. Aside from that, they also enable you to create sometimes complicated effects very quickly. The base image for this tutorial can be found on the FileSilo, but if you’d like to use your own then bear in mind that the filters we apply will be calculated based on the entire image, so where possible keep the background…

Digital art… Stylise your Start image portraits with filters

Photo edit… Turn a photo into a reflection

BLENDING PHOTOS Use adjustment layers and blending modes to merge your photo with the scene and create this reflection effect. DECORATIONS Make sure foreground elements are complementary, without attracting too much attention away from your subject. There is something undeniably beautiful about portraits set within nature, whether it’s family photo shoots set against a backdrop of bluebells, or wedding photos taken in the garden of a grand country estate. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to quickly and easily take a simple portrait photo and set it very much within nature. With the right combinations and settings of adjustment layers and blending modes, this is a wonderfully simple technique, which can transform almost any of your portrait photos into a subtle and realistic reflection in water. If you’d like…

Photo edit… Turn a photo into a reflection

Q + A COMMON PROBLEMS IN ELEMENTS

HOW CAN I ENHANCE A SUBJECT’S EYES? Eyes are often the first thing that we look at in a portrait so it’s important to get them as clear, bright and exciting as you possibly can. It’s easy to do in Elements, and just requires a bit of masking. Start off by duplicating your original layer (Cmd/Ctrl+J) and hit Cmd/Ctrl+L to bring up the Levels panel. Here, play around with the stoppers to improve the contrast of the picture, focusing on what looks good with the eyes. Use the drop-down menu to change the individual strands of Red, Blue and Green. Once you’ve done this, hit the mask icon and then choose Cmd/Ctrl+I to invert the mask. With a soft white brush, mask the irises back in. Improve the saturation and alter the hue…

Q + A COMMON PROBLEMS IN ELEMENTS

Surreal art… Create a Start images curious composition

BLENDING NATURE Use layer masks to blend the birds and dandelion spores, creating this surreal transformation effect. Nature is fascinating; when you actually take the time to stop and look, there are so many wonders, some of which almost seem to border on the surreal. From the intricate detailing of a spider’s web to the gravity defying bumble bee. But what if we push nature even further, and take one more step into the surreal; create bizarre transformations that mesh one natural element with another? In some ways it isn’t even that unusual, when you consider the incredible metamorphosis of the caterpillar to the butterfly. With Photoshop Elements you can let your imagination run wild. In this tutorial we will be using layer masks to blend dandelion spores and birds…

Surreal art… Create a Start images curious composition

GrutBrushes plug-in

Price Free (brushes range in price) Web www.grutbrushes.com DENSE PAINT For anything denser than an outline, there are hundreds of potential styles that GrutBrushes offers, such as oil and watercolour. MASKING The brushes are also great for masking; here, we’ve applied a paint filter to the background and masked it back in with an oily brush. OUTLINES The GrutBrushes are precise enough for you to get really detailed when you sketch, and they’re great for illustration. Photoshop offers a plethora of fantastic tools, and anyone who has used the Brush tool will know the supplied brush tips cater for many creative endeavours. There are all kinds of brushes for sketching, illustrating and painting, but as with anything to do with Photoshop, the default options are just the tip of the iceberg. Search online, and you will find thousands of…

GrutBrushes plug-in

Digital art… Stylise your Start image portraits with filters

EMBRACE THE EXPERT Don’t be scared of the Expert mode – it’s where the cool tools are, and really isn’t complicated. This tutorial makes use of three filters found inside the Filter Gallery: Glowing Edges, Halftone and Cutout. Together you can use these to transform a portrait into a funky piece of art. Filters are very easy to use, with full previews and sliders that you can play with until you get the look you want. Aside from that, they also enable you to create sometimes complicated effects very quickly. The base image for this tutorial can be found on the FileSilo, but if you’d like to use your own then bear in mind that the filters we apply will be calculated based on the entire image, so where possible…

Digital art… Stylise your Start image portraits with filters

AlienSkin Exposure X Bundle

Price £140 (approx) / $199 US Web www.alienskin.com LIGHT LEAKS Choose from a series of bright leaks in different colours and even add lens flares or brightness directly onto your image. PHOTO-EDITING ABILITIES Make all kinds of edits to your image, including brightness, warmth and sharpening before delving deeper into the controls. BORDERS AND DUST Place textures, scratches and even borders onto your photos; this can give them a retro look or be a final touch for a painting. Some plug-ins feel like they were made to be used with other plug-ins. A lot of companies release full collections of plug-ins, sometimes ten or 12 at a time, which are all intended to work with Photoshop, but sometimes produce the best results when you combine them. AlienSkin’s Exposure X Bundle can therefore seem like a strange mix of just…

AlienSkin Exposure X Bundle

Q + A COMMON PROBLEMS IN ELEMENTS

HOW CAN I ENHANCE A SUBJECT’S EYES? Eyes are often the first thing that we look at in a portrait so it’s important to get them as clear, bright and exciting as you possibly can. It’s easy to do in Elements, and just requires a bit of masking. Start off by duplicating your original layer (Cmd/Ctrl+J) and hit Cmd/Ctrl+L to bring up the Levels panel. Here, play around with the stoppers to improve the contrast of the picture, focusing on what looks good with the eyes. Use the drop-down menu to change the individual strands of Red, Blue and Green. Once you’ve done this, hit the mask icon and then choose Cmd/Ctrl+I to invert the mask. With a soft white brush, mask the irises back in. Improve the saturation and…

Q + A COMMON PROBLEMS IN ELEMENTS

Discovering double exposure secrets

If Emi Haze’s work looks familiar to you, it’s really no great surprise. So far, the Italian artist has been featured by Wacom, created two book covers for best-selling author Lauren Oliver, and was even chosen to take part in Adobe’s huge 25th anniversary television commercial. But what are the secrets behind such a distinctive style? We asked Emi how a double exposure image is born. If you had to describe the atmosphere of your artwork in five words, what would they be? Ethereal, imaginative, dreamy, colourful, eternal. In my work, the human being melts with nature and its four elements; there’s a balance between reality, dream and fantasy, and colour and sensitivity has a prominent role. There are common themes throughout my work too: tree branches, clouds forming hair, faces that blend…

Discovering double exposure secrets

Originally a photographer who bought Photoshop to help him edit his nature photography, it was the weather that forced Stefan Dall to become more creative with his editing. “It was so damn wet during winter 2012. I really missed being creative without catching a cold so I thought to myself, ‘Why not take a more in-depth look at Photoshop?’” We caught up with Stefan to find out what he’s learned on his Photoshop journey. How does your process begin? When I start an image, I already have the scene visualised in my head, and sometimes I change things along the way, but the main ideas remain consistent. When I create photomanipulations, I spend a long time looking for the right stock images to use. I have a small book where I write down my…

GrutBrushes plug-in

Price Free (brushes range in price) Web www.grutbrushes.com DENSE PAINT For anything denser than an outline, there are hundreds of potential styles that GrutBrushes offers, such as oil and watercolour. MASKING The brushes are also great for masking; here, we’ve applied a paint filter to the background and masked it back in with an oily brush. OUTLINES The GrutBrushes are precise enough for you to get really detailed when you sketch, and they’re great for illustration. Photoshop offers a plethora of fantastic tools, and anyone who has used the Brush tool will know the supplied brush tips cater for many creative endeavours. There are all kinds of brushes for sketching, illustrating and painting, but as with anything to do with Photoshop, the default options are just the tip of the…

GrutBrushes plug-in

A View to my Imagination

Build the scene I started to build up the scene as I imagined it using different stock images. The floating islands were made on separate layers from mountain stock images. Add more elements Next, I began adding more elements: stars, meteors and then building the islands. The moon and Earth images were added along with spaceships and some trees. Begin blending The moon and Earth layers were set to Screen. All the towers, the man and the two small beetles were added. Some lighting was added and I began to colour correct the whole scene. Dodge and burn I then dodged and burned to adjust the lighting and shade in the picture, and I created some depth by adjusting the Opacity sliders, adding fog and making final adjustments.…

A View to my Imagination

AlienSkin Exposure X Bundle

Price £140 (approx) / $199 US Web www.alienskin.com LIGHT LEAKS Choose from a series of bright leaks in different colours and even add lens flares or brightness directly onto your image. PHOTO-EDITING ABILITIES Make all kinds of edits to your image, including brightness, warmth and sharpening before delving deeper into the controls. BORDERS AND DUST Place textures, scratches and even borders onto your photos; this can give them a retro look or be a final touch for a painting. Some plug-ins feel like they were made to be used with other plug-ins. A lot of companies release full collections of plug-ins, sometimes ten or 12 at a time, which are all intended to work with Photoshop, but sometimes produce the best results when you combine them. AlienSkin’s Exposure X Bundle…

AlienSkin Exposure X Bundle

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YOUR BONUS RESOURCES ON FILESILO THIS ISSUE, FREE AND EXCLUSIVE FOR EVERY READER, YOU WILL FIND: • A creative pack containing 200 bokeh actions, gradients and overlays by SparkleStock worth $14 • 100 backgrounds by ArtistMef worth $18 • 12 actions by SparkleStock worth $7 • 11 technology mockups by Go Media worth $37 • 5 illustrated logos by Aloysius Patrimonio worth $149 • 2 sports templates by Alien Pix worth $60 • 1 font by Pangram Pangram • 1 SuperPNG plug-in by Fnord • Plus tutorial files to follow the tutorials! FILESILO – THE HOME OF GREAT RESOURCES DISCOVER YOUR FREE ONLINE ASSETS A rapidly growing library Updated continually with cool resources Lets you keep your downloads organised Browse and access your content from anywhere No more torn disc pages to ruin your magazines No more broken discs Print subscribers get all the content Digital magazine owners get all…

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Discovering double exposure secrets

If Emi Haze’s work looks familiar to you, it’s really no great surprise. So far, the Italian artist has been featured by Wacom, created two book covers for best-selling author Lauren Oliver, and was even chosen to take part in Adobe’s huge 25th anniversary television commercial. But what are the secrets behind such a distinctive style? We asked Emi how a double exposure image is born. If you had to describe the atmosphere of your artwork in five words, what would they be? Ethereal, imaginative, dreamy, colourful, eternal. In my work, the human being melts with nature and its four elements; there’s a balance between reality, dream and fantasy, and colour and sensitivity has a prominent role. There are common themes throughout my work too: tree branches, clouds forming hair,…

Discovering double exposure secrets

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Originally a photographer who bought Photoshop to help him edit his nature photography, it was the weather that forced Stefan Dall to become more creative with his editing. “It was so damn wet during winter 2012. I really missed being creative without catching a cold so I thought to myself, ‘Why not take a more in-depth look at Photoshop?’” We caught up with Stefan to find out what he’s learned on his Photoshop journey. How does your process begin? When I start an image, I already have the scene visualised in my head, and sometimes I change things along the way, but the main ideas remain consistent. When I create photomanipulations, I spend a long time looking for the right stock images to use. I have a small book where…

A View to my Imagination

Build the scene I started to build up the scene as I imagined it using different stock images. The floating islands were made on separate layers from mountain stock images. Add more elements Next, I began adding more elements: stars, meteors and then building the islands. The moon and Earth images were added along with spaceships and some trees. Begin blending The moon and Earth layers were set to Screen. All the towers, the man and the two small beetles were added. Some lighting was added and I began to colour correct the whole scene. Dodge and burn I then dodged and burned to adjust the lighting and shade in the picture, and I created some depth by adjusting the Opacity sliders, adding fog and making final adjustments.…

A View to my Imagination

YOUR FREE RESOURCES

YOUR BONUS RESOURCES ON FILESILO THIS ISSUE, FREE AND EXCLUSIVE FOR EVERY READER, YOU WILL FIND: • A creative pack containing 200 bokeh actions, gradients and overlays by SparkleStock worth $14 • 100 backgrounds by ArtistMef worth $18 • 12 actions by SparkleStock worth $7 • 11 technology mockups by Go Media worth $37 • 5 illustrated logos by Aloysius Patrimonio worth $149 • 2 sports templates by Alien Pix worth $60 • 1 font by Pangram Pangram • 1 SuperPNG plug-in by Fnord • Plus tutorial files to follow the tutorials! FILESILO – THE HOME OF GREAT RESOURCES DISCOVER YOUR FREE ONLINE ASSETS A rapidly growing library Updated continually with cool resources Lets you keep your downloads organised Browse and access your content from anywhere No more torn disc…

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