Photoshop Zone

  Step 1 Open a new document in Photoshop. Since I want to create a wallpaper, my size is 1920×1200 pixels, but you can set up to the size of your desktop. Resolution is 72 pixels/inch, which is perfect while working on a computer destined project. Step 2 Using the Candice font, write “Sweet” with the Horizontal Type tool (T). Font size is 380pt. Choose a light color because we will print this document and we will sketch over the text to create the chocolate pending effect. Step 3 Print the image. I think it’s easier to create the chocolate effect on paper rather than immediatly use the pen tool. For those who have a tablet, it’s more convenient to work directly in Photoshop. However I decided to dirty a bit my hand. Start painting the chocolate as shown in the following screenshots: Step 4 Scan the image and paste it on your Photoshop document. Place it above the text and reduce the opacity of the sketch at around 30%. In this way you can t...

Are you in the mood for some glossy plastic and reflective chrome text effect? I bet you do. Chrome effects are very difficult to create because chrome has no color at all. It’s all about reflections. Glossy plastics are a bit easier, but tricky as well. So, let’s learn how some advanced Photoshop Layer Styles tricks to create some stunning chrome and plastic text effect. For this effect I used the Helvetica Rounded Bold font, but you can use any rounded font you want. Some other similar free fonts are: Junegull, Zorque and You’re gone. This effect will look better on rounded fonts, but trying other fonts can bring some interesting results as well. The image below shows the final result: Reflective Chrome Effect For the sake of simplicity, this tutorial will use only a couple of letters to illustrate the process. You can later recreate this effect using a longer word or a logotype, whatever you decide. Start with a 290×230 work area. Paint a blue (#0080FF) and ...

his tutorial will show you how to create a delicious strawberry-inspired text effect. Many layer style will be used to achieve the main shape and texture, a simple brush will be created for the seeds, and a stock image will be used to add the leaves. This was suggested by Ivana (IvaxXx on DeviantArt). Thank you for the awesome suggestion, Ivana : ) The Final Result: Notes: * the software used in this tutorial is Adobe Photoshop CS6 , but you can use CS3+ versions as well. * you might want to check the Basix Page to see some useful topics on dealing with Photoshop basics, such as loading palettes and some shortcuts. Note: You might need to load the Contours used in the tutorial, so check this image to see how to do so.  Step 1 - Create a new 1024 x 768 px document. Set the Foreground color to #f8cece, then use the Paint Bucket Tool to fill the canvas with that color. - Create the text using the font Janda Manatee . Set the font color to #f12f2f...