The showcase will run at the end of each month,  and if you have any suggestion of great tutorials, please feel free to contact me.

In this January edition, I have collected 9 great Photoshop tutorials with unique and curious effect  for you, hope you enjoy it!

How Digitally Paint Realistic Hair

so many artists just starting to draw hair and drawing it..errmm…like a bar of steel?  When you paint/draw the first base lines for your hair try to make it swirly and fluid, nice curve lines. In this tutorial we’ll learn the whereabouts of four species of hair.

Create an abstract liquid effect

In this walkthrough, the author will show you how to use a photograph, some 2D elements and a 3D render to create an abstract liquid effect with a real sense of motion.

Using Custom Photoshop Brushes to Create an Immersive Lighting Effect

In this this tutorial I’m going to walk you through a few steps on how to use custom Photoshop brushes along with a few vector elements to create this immersive lighting effect composition. You’ll be surprised at how easy the steps are to create this piece.

Photoshop Tutorial: Create an Emotional Post War Scene

In this photoshop tutorial, we will learn how to create an emotional post war scene photo manipulation. We will combine some picture to be manipulated into something unique and create scene with the feel of post apocalyptic war.

How to Create a Steampunk Type Treatment in Photoshop

In this tutorial, the author is going to walk through the techniques I used to create this steampunk type treatment in Photoshop.

How to Create a Fantasy Haven for Travelers in Photoshop

Learn how to create a secret haven in the sky! This Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create this surreal scene where boats pick up travelers and fly them to a secret mountain passage in the sky. This tutorial will show you how to blend images seamlessly and work with lighting and shadows.

One Moment – Manipulation Tutorial

In this Photoshop tutorial I will show you how to create a nice spotlight effect on an image using the brush tool. It’s not a difficult effect to achieve but patience is needed. I used a single stock image which can be downloaded for free. Hope you like the result.

Making of the Challenger

In this tutorial, the author will show you how to use Photoshop and Wacom tablet to paint an awesome dragon.

How to Create a Deus-Ex Inspired Photo Manipulation with Photoshop

In this tutorial you will be shown how to create a Deus EX inspired high-tech eyeball by using retouching techniques and creating a futuristic iris using Shape layers and Layer Styles.

That’s it for this January showcase! Hope you enjoy these tutorials and find them useful! If you would like to get the latest updates from us, you can simply follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Till next time, have a great day!

As we’re wrapping up 2011, here is a collection of 15 most popular tutorials on psdvault.com in 2011 – hope you enjoy them and of course, we will keep bringing you out unique, high quality Photoshop tutorials in 2012!

Here goes the list, enjoy!

Create a Grungy Style Text Effect Inspired by “Infamous 2″ Game in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create a Grungy Style Text Effect Inspired by “Infamous 2″ Game in Photoshop.  This is a beginner level tutorial and steps are quite easy to follow, have a try!

Design a Awesome Supernatural Dark Scene with Fiery Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Design a Supernatural Angelic Scene with Fiery Effect in Photoshop.  This is an intermediate level tutorial so some steps can be a bit tricky, but why not have a try :)

Create Abstract Shining Text Effect with Groovy Font in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the methods I use to Create Abstract Shining Text Effect with Groovy Font in Photoshop. This is a beginner level tutorial with lots of tips and tricks about effective text manipulation. Have a try :)

Create Dramatic Meteor and Burning City Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show the methods I use to create a Dramatic Meteor and Burning City Effect in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level tutorial so some steps can be a little tricky for beginners, but why not have a try!

Create Surreal Human Face with Flame Hair and Disintegration Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create Surreal Human Face with Flame Hair and Disintegration Effect in Photoshop. Along the way, there will be some basic retouch skills applied, as well as applying textures and creating your own Photoshop brush from stock image. Have a try!

Create Awesome Abstract Nebula Circle Shape in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show the steps I took to create this Create Awesome Abstract Nebula Circle Shape in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level tutorial so some steps can be a little tricky for beginners, but why not have a try!

Design a Dark Surreal Urban Scene with Space Brush in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Design a Dark Surreal Urban Scene with Space Brush in Photoshop. This is an intermediate tutorial so some steps can be tricky, but why not have a try :)

Create an Rough Woody Text Effect with Wood Splinters Texture in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this Rough Woody Text Effect Made of Wood Splinters in Photoshop. We will also use some ground textures and dirt brushes to achieve some special effect. Have a try!

Create a Cool Liquid Text Effect with Feather Brush Decoration in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this Cool Liquid Text Effect with Feather Brush Decoration in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level tutorials and some steps can be a bit tricky, but why not have a try!

Create a Detailed Meteorite and Surrounding Space Environment in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this Detailed Meteorite and Surrounding Space Environment in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level tutorials and some steps can be a bit tricky, but why not have a try!

Create an Ancient Stone Text Effect Inspired by The Elder Scrolls V: SKYRIM Game in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you how you can create a Ancient Stone text effect Inspired by The Elder Scrolls V: SKYRIM Game in Photoshop. This is a basic, beginner-friendly tutorial with a nice end result, have a try :)

Create a Final Fantasy VII Lifestream-Like Abstract Design in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this Final Fantasy VII Lifestream Like Abstract Design in Photoshop. This is a beginner level tutorial with lots of detailed screenshots. Have a try :)

Create Epic Surreal Volcanic Wasteland Matte Painting in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you how you can Design a Surreal Volcanic Wasteland Matte Painting in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level Photoshop tutorial so some steps can be a little tricky, but why not have a try :)

Design a Dawn of War Style Concrete Text Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Design a Dawn of War Style Concrete Text Effect in Photoshop. I try to break this tutorial down into some fine details and hopefully will give beginners some ideas of how to apply textures to font, plus masking and image adjustments. Have a try!

Design Abstract Human Manipulation with Milk/Liquid Texture in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to design this Abstract Human Manipulation with Milk Texture and Custom Brushes in Photoshop. You will learn how you utilise a range of photo techniques to manipulate textures in order to form certain effect, mixing with some basic photo retouch skills. Have a try!

That’s it for this 2011 PSDVault.com Photoshop Tutorial roundup! I hope you enjoy them and be sure to stay in tune with us in 2012, with more awesome Photoshop tutorials and articles, freebies to come!

Have a very happy new year!

The Photoshop tutorials in this post range from Photo retouch/manipulation, to text effect and special effects.

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Here goes the list, enjoy!

Glossy Snow Globe Text Effect

Create a Robotic Eye in Photoshop

How to Create the Instagram Gotham Effect in Photoshop

Create a Fun Typography Poster in Illustrator & Photoshop

Photoshop Tutorial: Give A Portrait A Cosmic Makeover

Stars Candy Text Effect

Paint A Multilayered Surreal Portrait

How to Create a Colorful Text Design in Photoshop

How to Create a Surreal Traveling House Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Photoshop Manipulation Tutorial – Image Composition

Note: You need to download this tutorial by clicking on “Download File” link on the top right. Tutorial is in .jpg image format.

Photoshop Tutorial: Create A Warm and Serene Portrait

That’s it for this showcase! Hope you enjoy these tutorials and find them useful :) Till next time, have a great day!

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If you just started learning Photoshop, it’s very important to have a understanding of these basic tools and practice them, and I’m sure they will benefit you greatly in the long run.

In this post, I will showcase 15 Extremely Useful Photoshop Basic Tool and Command Tutorials for Beginners. Hope you enjoy them and find them useful :)

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Here goes the list, enjoy! (You can click on either the title or the image to view the tutorial)

Working with Layer Styles – understanding Drop Shadows

Learn How to Use Photoshop Color Replacement Tool

The Photoshop Gradient and Paint Bucket Tool

How to Use the Quick Selection Tool in Photoshop

Get to Know Photoshop’s Pen Tool

Using and Customizing Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Understanding Layers in Photoshop

Editing And Modifying Selection Masks

The Sharpen, Smudge, and Blur Tools

Image Resolution Explained in Photoshop

Using the Measurement Log in Photoshop

How to Create an Action in Photoshop

How to Install a Photoshop Brush

Image Resolution And Print Quality

Clone Perspectives with Vanishing Point Filter

That’s it for this showcase! Hope you enjoy those tutorials and find them useful! If you want to go through some further readings, check out the basics section here on psdvault.com and I have tons of beginner-friendly Photoshop tutorials there :)

Till next time, have a great day!

In this post,  I will showcase 11 Fantastic Photo Effect Tutorials Featuring Surreal Scene Creation in Photoshop. Hopefully you will find those tutorials useful for your own photo effect project and learn some new Photoshop techniques.

Of course here on PSD Vault, I have tons of surreal effect tutorials – you can click here to go and check out the Photo Effect section :)

Here goes this list, enjoy!

Road Of Dreams Photomanipulation Tutorial

Creating an Ecological Fairy Tale Wallpaper

Love Hurt – Dark and surreal photo manipulation

Create a Moody Landscape Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Create a Street Fighter Inspired Composition in Photoshop

How to Create Dramatic Sci-Fi Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Photo Manipulation: Surreal Oceanscape In A Bottle

Create a Surreal Landscape Using Photo Manipulation

How to Create a Disturbing Scene of a Flooded Room with a Giant Hand Carrying a Fish

Photoshop Tutorial: How To Create A Baby Alien In A Jar

Create a Floating Over-Grown “Tree House” in Photoshop

That’s it for this post! Hope you enjoy those tutorials and find them useful :) Till next time, have a great day!

In this post, I will showcase 11 Latest and Cool (Free) Photoshop Brush Packs You Must Have in Your Collection. These are fantastic brushes with great quality, hope you enjoy them!

Here goes the list, enjoy :)

Vintage Brush Set

BROKEN GLASS

Lines & Grids Paper

Gladius Brushes

APs Brushes: Scar Face

My Little Brushy 1.0

Gladius Brushes

Assorted Vintage Brushes

Fantasy Lighting Brushes

Snow Drops For Photoshop

Real Sunflare PS Brushes

That’s it for this brush packs showcase! Hope you enjoy them and find them useful. Till next time, have a great day!

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In the mean time, there are many awesome typography tutorials on the web created by some great designers. In this post, I will share 10 Unique and Eye-catching Photoshop Typography Tutorials I have in my browser bookmarks. These are fantastic tutorials with detailed step-by-step instructions. Take a look :)

Here goes the list, enjoy!

Give your logo work a 3D edge

Cool Text Effect with the Puppet Warp Tool in Photoshop CS5

Elegant, Glassy, 3D Typography in Photoshop and Illustrator

Honey leaking effect on the delicious pancake

PHOTOSHOP & ILLUSTRATOR TUTORIAL: FIND SUCCESS WITH TYPE AND CG

Creating Realistic 3D Text Using Photoshop’s Repousse

3D Water Text Effect with Repoussé in Photoshop CS5

Create an Ice Cream Type Treatment in Photoshop

Vintage Typography Tutorial using Ornamental Styles

Lace Stroke Text Effect

That’s it for this post! I hope you enjoy those text effect Photoshop tutorial and find them useful! Till next time, have a great day!

On the other hand, if you wish to improve your Photoshop skills, the only way is to have more practice and learn from others. So each and every step-by-step tutorial would come in quite handy :)

In this post, I hand-picked 10 Fresh Step-by-Step Photo Manipulation Tutorials that are great for Improving Your Photoshop Skills. These tutorials are of very high quality and definitely worth checking out.

Enough said – here goes the list, enjoy!

Calendar printing design jobs can be a challenge because graphic designers need to come up with a new image for each month.

How to Make a Car Advertisement Poster Design

CREATE A SUMMERY PHOTOMONTAGE

Flaming Meteor Collision Effect in Photoshop

HOW TO CREATE AN ANTI-SMOKING AD CONCEPT WITH PHOTOSHOP

Photoshop Tutorial: Create a Chaotic Disintegration Effect on a Face

How to Create a Magical Town in the Clouds Using Photoshop

“Piece of the Artic” Pie Chart Photo Manipulation

Create a Surreal Out of Bounds Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Create a Beautiful River Scenery in Photoshop

Dark Knight Rises Poster in Photoshop

That’s it for this post! I hope you enjoy those tutorials as much as I did and find them useful! Till next time, have a great day!