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130 Photoshop tutorials to boost your skills

Organisation in Photoshop

How to make the most of your graphic assets

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Learn to keep your graphic assets under control
Whether it's vector experimentation in Illustrator, manipulation in Photoshop or tinkering around with a 3D application, if you make something interesting then why not categorise it, file it and keep it around for later repurposing? This Photoshop tutorial shows you how.

Manage your layers more efficiently

Managing layers in previous versions of Photoshop could sometimes be a struggle. Luckily, CS6 has made some upgrades which means layer trouble is a thing of the past, as this Photoshop tutorial explains.

How to get to grips with Layer Groups

In another of our favourite Photoshop tutorials, Ben Secret explains how to dramatically boost your image processing with Layer Groups.

How to build experiments into your workflow

Experimentation is key to remaining creative (and sane). In this Photoshop tutorial, find out how to create artwork that has a solid foundation, yet still enables you to mess around along the way.

Graphic design in Photoshop

How to transform paint and pixels with blending modes

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Manipulate photography and experiment with digital and analogue techniques
This Photoshop tutorial is all about how to combine different media to push your style further, and create new work out of the basics. It shows you how to manipulate photography and how to experiment with digital and analogue techniques to create your own, original artwork.

Design a chrome and plastic button in Photoshop

Making UI elements should be part of every designer’s toolbox. Here's how to make a cool looking chrome and plastic button in Photoshop.

Make interesting vector shapes in Photoshop CS6

The introduction of vector shape layers in Photoshop CS6 has opened up a wealth of new possibilities. In this Photoshop tutorial you'll find some tips so you can make the most of them...

How to create intricate designs from household junk

Andrea Stark demonstrates how to transform everyday, throwaway objects into uniquely detailed decorative artworks using Layer Masks and Adjustment Layers.

How to create a hypnotic repeat pattern

Some of the most effective visuals are often some of the simplest. Flavio Melchiorre shows you how to convert an abstract sketch into an eye-catching repeat pattern.

How to create a kaleidoscopic effect in Photoshop CS5

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through you how to add a sense of motion to your work by combining vector illustrations with Photoshop's Pen tool. The result? A stunning kaleidoscopic effect...

Create an abstract collage effect

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Discover how to manipulate imagery to create an abstract collage effect
DINES from Studio Blup walks through how to inject life into your work by manipulating found imagery and natural elements.

How to merge vectors with photographic imagery

Learn how to merge a few basic images and then mix them in with vector shapes to create a unique editorial illustration. Sound difficult? Actually no.

How to use Photoshop Actions to create organic imagery

In this tutorial we take a close look at how you can generate organic-looking imagery using Actions and a variety of different tools in Photoshop CS5.

How to fix skewed perspective using Photoshop CS5

Learn the techniques needed to fix warped lines and skewed perspectives in Adobe Photoshop CS5. It's not that hard...

Bring your images to life

Add a bokeh effect to your images

Create out-of-focus highlights from scratch with a little help from Photoshop CS6’s new time-saving shortcuts, in this easy to follow, four-step tutorial.

Turn photos into simple caricatures

Master Photoshop's Free Transform tool and use it to warp portraits of your subjects into comical caricatures!

Get the toy camera look

Get the toy camera look with Photoshop.

Recreate a fish-eye effect

Give images the super-distorted fish-eye treatment, then crop and add text to get the look of an iconic album cover.

Apply a quick vintage look in Photoshop

Use Photoshop CS6’s Color Lookup feature to change colours within an image, in four simple steps.

Create a realistic sketch effect with Photoshop

With the help of Photoshop's stamp and brush tools, we reveal how you can convert your photographs into stunning pencil sketches!

Recreate infrared photography in Photoshop

You don't need a dedicated camera to take an infrared image - you can do it in Photoshop instead. We explain how, in just six simple steps.

Create a Polaroid pinboard effect

Transform a single image into a striking montage of Polaroid shots with this fun Photoshop layers technique.

Create a fashionable cross-processing effect

Fashion photographers used to develop film in the wrong chemicals on purpose to create striking colour effects. Here’s how to achieve the look in Photoshop.

Add the hipster vintage look

Learn how to utilise Adobe Camera Raw as a creative tool, and add cool retro effects to your shots.

Painting in Photoshop

Add a vintage feel with custom brush strokes

Freelance illustrator Peter O'Toole reveals how to increase the depth of your images with handmade brush strokes in Photoshop.

How to combine brushes with texture in Photoshop CS6

Add a touch of texture to your brush stroke
Make your painting really stand out by adding a touch of texture to your brush stroke using this simple, quick guide.

Photoshop CS5 Digital Painting tutorial

Here, you'll get back to basics and learn from the start how to paint in Photoshop CS5. You'll be able to get plenty of practise in!

Create a customised graphic brush in Photoshop

Designer Jonathan Standing explains the basic principles of custom brush creation.
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Discover how to create a customised graphic brush with this tutorial from Jonathan Standing

How to use the cut out painting effect

This is a great tutorial to get your images looking unique and artistic. It only takes 30 minutes and is compatible with CS4 and CS5. You'll be using filters to create this simple, stunning effect.

Create an oil painting effect using Photoshop CS6

If you've managed to get your hands on a copy of the latest Adobe Photoshop CS6, then take a look at this tutorial. Here, you'll learn the ropes of the latest features, including the 'oil paint' option.

Digital Painting in Photoshop CS6

You'll already need to have an understanding of Photoshop to follow this tutorial. Here, you'll learn how to use your tablet for painting and drawing, as well as how to set up your brushes.
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