Cyber Shadows: A 100% Photoshop 3D Project by RETOKAabduzeedo0821—23 In the realm of digital artistry, the boundaries of creativity are constantly pushed, and the project "Cyber Shadows" by the talented artist RETOKA stands as a testament to this fact. Unlike conventional 3D projects that rely on complex software and intricate modeling, Cyber Shadows is a remarkable creation entirely crafted within Adobe Photoshop. This unique approach brings a fresh perspective to the world of 3D and motion design, showcasing RETOKA's mastery in manipulating visual elements to evoke a futuristic and retro am ..read more

Realistic and Super Scalable Gold Effect in Photoshop With Only Layer Stylesabduzeedo0717—23 In this tutorial I will show you how to create a super simple gold effect in Adobe Photoshop using just layer styles. No adjustments layers, no clipping masks, nothing, just one layer and Layer Styles. The text effect in the image is a 3D rendering in gold on a dark background. The text is raised off the background, and the letters have a bevel and emboss effect that gives them a realistic, three-dimensional appearance. The gold color is achieved using a gradient overlay layer style. The text is also ..read more

Reeded glass effect — Photoshop tutorialabduzeedo0306—23 Have you ever seen those beautiful designs with a reeded glass effect on Pinterest or Savee.it? It's a common technique used to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your designs, and it's not as difficult to achieve as you might think. In this Photoshop tutorial, we'll show you how to create a stunning reeded glass effect using just the Displace filter. Whether you're a graphic designer or just looking to add some creativity to your projects, this technique is a great way to enhance your artwork and make it stand out. So, let's ..read more

Light Effects in Photoshop with Angular Toolabduzeedo0221—23 Are you looking to create a beautiful, eye-catching light effect in your Photoshop designs? Look no further than our tutorial on using Angular Gradient and Color Dodge blending to achieve a stunning, fluorescent-like effect. In this post, we'll walk you through the steps necessary to create a professional-grade light effect that's sure to impress. First, open up a new Photoshop document and create a new layer. Select the Gradient tool and choose the Angular Gradient option. From there, select the colors you want to use in your gradi ..read more

Stylish composition with mixing circles in Photoshopabduzeedo1120—22 For this Photoshop tutorial I will show you how to create a super stylish image using circles and gradients with Layer Styles. Then we will add some little effects with blur and noises and that’s it. I promise you, it’s quite simple and a lot of fun. By the way, you can do this tutorial in Figma, Illustrator, Pixelmator, pretty much any tool you are familiar with that has gradients. Step 1 Create a new document and with the Paint Bucket Tool “G”, fill the background layer with black (#000000). Step 2 With the Ellipse Tool ..read more

Abstract Wallpapers in Photoshop (Pixelmator and Figma too)abduzeedo1023—22 I love changing the wallpaper on my devices. Phone, tablet and laptop. I also like abstract and in a way simple wallpapers, usually with some mix of gradient and color effects. For this tutorial I will show you how to create a super simple composition using gradients, brushes and blending modes. It’s a lot of fun and the best thing is that you can do that in Photoshop, Pixelmator, Figma, or whatever tool you use that supports Linear Burn and Color Dodge blending modes. The instructions here are in Photoshop but some o ..read more

Gotham-City illustration in Photoshopabduzeedo1003—22 Thomas Dubois shared an awesome illustration project based on my favorite superhero. Thomas mentions that he is not a big fan of superheroes in general, but Batman has something different to him, especially Gotham city. I have to agree with Thomas, Batman has in my opinion the most inspiring style with the dark, full of light effects mood. As Thomas mentioned, he has always been fascinated with Gotham. There is something really interesting from the architectural point of view, where architecture can be a support for story-telling ..read more

iPhone 14 Pro wallpaper in Photoshop in 5 minutesabduzeedo1002—22 Since I saw the promo materials for the iPhone 14 Pro I kept thinking about doing that wallpaper in Photoshop. It’s hard to find the time with a 6 year old boy always wanting to play :) but this morning I took the time and had some fun. I am sure it can be easily done in Figma and Pixelmator. I will try that too, but I do miss Photoshop and to be honest, nothing beats Photoshop blende modes. Step 1 In my opinion, the secret of this image is basically the initial gradient. At least it’s the most fun part. Basically, create an im ..read more

iPhone SE 2022 Wallpaper in Photoshop + 8K Wallpaperabduzeedo0308—22 I watched a bit of the Apple keynote today and I don’t know if it’s me getting old but it feels that the excitement is no longer there. I know there were new devices but still it feels more like the same. More speed, more this more that… one thing that caught my attention though was the iPhone SE wallpaper. The reason? It reminds me of some of the Photoshop images I used to create for tutorials. That of course sparked my interest to recreate that image in Photoshop. So here I am, another Photoshop tutorial and boy did I have ..read more

Astro Metal Frontabduzeedo08.14.21 As a fan of sci-fi and the space subject it is always awesome to see other designers sharing the same love. For this post I would like to feature the work created by Flavio Montiel using Cinema 4D and Photoshop. The project is titled Astro Metal Front and as you can see it's beautiful. For more information about Flavio Montiel check out http://www.flaviomontiel.com I’ve been kinda obsessed with sci-fi / space stuff latelly, and it’s been a while since i wanted to do some astronauts like portraits before i move on ..read more