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Design Abstract Text Effect with Pen Tool and Grunge Brush Decoration in Photoshop 
Create Abstract Photo Manipulation with Tree Bark Texture and Brush Elements 
Design Fluid Typography on Watercolour Background in Photoshop 
Design Vintage Artwork with Old Newspaper and Watercolor Brush in Photoshop 
Create Sci-Fi Style Laser Light Special Effect in Photoshop 
Design a “Texts Drop in Water” Typography Effect in Photoshop 
Design a Dark Surreal Urban Scene with Space Brush in Photoshop 
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Posted on November 23rd, 2009 under Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this gloomy-looking text effect by using the amazing cloud filter in Photoshop. Have a try :)
The purpose of this tutorial is to show you the use of the cloud filter to create various effect, such as light and shadow, as a result bringing more depth to your text effect.
I personally love the cloud filter and I think it’s so versatile and you can use it to generate amazing effect and spice up your design. The trick is how you apply it and what other options do you use to combine it with (such as selection tools, other filter effects, or layer blending mode).
Posted on October 6th, 2009 under Abstracts
In this tutorial, I will show you the design processes I used to make this Rather Interesting, Wavy and Curving Abstract Shape Effect in Photoshop.
I was just playing around with the Photoshop the other day and discovered this funny effect by accident, thought it looks good and perhaps can be added to some of the photo effect you’re creating, or use it as some sorts of website background.
Along the way, we will be using the brush tool, filter effects, layer blending and some image adjustments. The steps of this tutorial is extremely simple and will be suitable for a PS beginner. Have a try!
Posted on September 25th, 2009 under Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will show the processes involved in designing and creating this really cool, Geometric Shaped Typography with Grungy Background in Photoshop. This is a simple tutorial yet the effect looks awesome, have a try!
Along the way, I will also give you some tricks that you can use for creating awesome lighting and smoky effect to spice up your design.
The techniques involved in creating this typo include layer blending, filter effects, image adjustments and custom brushsets. Hope you enjoy it!
Posted on August 22nd, 2009 under Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to design this chilling and icy text effect in Photoshop. Yesterday and today are both really hot in my city (suppose to be winter right now here!!), so I though I can make something to cool myself down :)
Along the way, we will be practicing a lot of layer blending technques, applying texture, selection technique, and an interesting method to create snowy/foggy effect. Have a try!
Posted on May 8th, 2009 under Abstracts, Web Graphics
In this tutorial, I will show you the method I use to design a simple, yet elegant abstract spectrum lines in Photoshop. You will see how easy it is to achieve this nice effect and you can use it a wide range of occasions including perhaps site header backgrounds, logos, or add extra flavor to your photo manipulations.
This tutorial is suitable for beginners and I included the ways of creating new brush presets and also the use of Pen Tool. You will ample opportunities to practive layer blending, filters and Free Transform Tools. Have a try!
Posted on March 29th, 2009 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to design this awesome Fantasy style Castle Scene with icy background texture, space and debris brushsets.
Together we will be using a variety of Photoshop techqinues such as layer blending mode, selection methods, filter effects, masking technqiues and image adjustments. Again this is an intermediate tutorial so some of the steps can be a bit tricky, but it doesn’t hurt to have a try!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 under Abstracts, Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to make a Grunge-Style Abstract Typography using rusted metal texture in Photoshop. The inspiration of this tutorial came from a grungy metal image I came across on stockvault.net and thought I could have a play with it :)
Together we will explore some layer blending techniques, variuos filter effects, and an interesting method of making the text look 3D. Have a go :)
Posted on February 1st, 2009 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to transform an average daylight photo into a realistic lightning storm scene in photoshop.
Along the way, we will take about interesting ways of darken your image and reduce noise non-destructively, and also a simple way of rendering rain effect andmaking. water splashes. It’s a simple tutorial however the effect looks good. Have a try :)
Posted on January 31st, 2009 under Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will show you the process I used to design this refreshing, cool-looking natural text effect in Photoshop. I was having a walk in the nearby park and suddenly had this thought coming into my mind :)
We will be using techniques such as layer blending options, image adjustment tools and some simple selection tools. Have a go!
Posted on January 28th, 2009 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to transform an ordinary mountain image into a realistic volcano eruption scene with lava effect in Photoshop.
The technique I used in this tutorial includes various image adjustment tools, a number of filters, layer blending options and some basic selection skills. This is a very simple tutorial with just 4 steps, however you will be amazed with the end result. Have a try :)
Posted on January 24th, 2009 under Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this really cool, abstract style shattered text effect with Broken Glass Texture in Photoshop.
Together, we will explore various layer blending options, image adjustment and some basic selection techniques. I also included a nice link containing a list of “Clean Font” which you might find useful for your design project. It’s an easy tutorial, have a go :)
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