Photoshop Zone

  Step 1 Create a new document. In this tutorial we will be designing our icon at 1024×1024 pixels but feel free to design yours at 256×256 or 512×512 pixels. Step 2 With the Rounded Rectangle Tool (U) draw a shape using a red color. (I sampled the Eyedropper Tool (I) on the official Psdtuts+ icon). Step 3 With the Brush Tool (B) Paint a vivid light red color to create a light spot on the upper right part of the icon. Step 4 Add a black shadow with the Brush Tool. Use the image as a reference. Step 5 Add a shape like this on top of the icon with the following Layer Style. Step 6 Duplicate and reduce the last shape with Cmd/Ctrl + T. In a new layer, set as a Clipping Mask (Alt-click in the separation line between two layer in Layers Palette), paint some light red color with the Brush Tool (B). Step 7 Refine the upper lights using the Brush Tool (B) alternating light and dark red. Step 8 I refined the bottom part using the ...