Wallpaper Photoshop Tutorials
Creating a Typographic Wallpaper
After writing my previous tutorial here about Creating a Zune in Photoshop, several viewers asked if I’d share how I created the wallpaper graphic. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make something similar, and it’s quite easy! [more details]
Added on March 16th 2009 in Wallpaper
Sweet Radio Station Advert Design
My first tutorial in a little while, so please bear with me! In this tutorial we’ll be using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (versions CS3) to create/design a beautiful radio station advertisement. We’ll just be using Illustrator to design a few simple elements, so if you don’t have it or don’t know how to use it, you can easily download some cool desi ... [more details]
Quick Grungy Poster
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a sort of grunge poster. We will learn how to make some elements look a bit dirty, create textures, and add some depths to the elements using shadows and blend modes. [more details]
Added on December 24th 2008 in Wallpaper
Windows Vista Aurora Effect Photoshop Tutorial
If you’re a Windows Vista user, you’re probably familiar the eye catching graphics shown off on the box, and in some of their wallpapers/screensavers. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create that effect yourself. This Vista Lighting Effect, sometimes referred to as the Aurora Effect, can really transform an ordinary wallpaper to something ... [more details]
Added on December 24th 2008 in Abstract Effect, Wallpaper
How to Create an Ice-cold Poster with 3D Text
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to combine stock images and 3D text into a cool poster. We’ll use an icy theme for it and color it the way we want. You’ll see it’s not that hard to create a simple appealing poster with effective use of text and imagery. [more details]
Added on December 11th 2008 in Text Effect, Wallpaper
Luminescent Lines
Here we will create some thin flowing lines that look as if they emit light. This technique is fairly simple and is a great way to create an abstract wallpaper or looks good integrated into another image. This tutorial will mainly explore the brush engine and you will also learn how to create custom brushes and use them effectively, combined with some int ... [more details]
Added on December 8th 2008 in Abstract Effect, Brushes & Patterns, Wallpaper
Trendy Geometric Lines Design Tutorial
Starting with the design application of Adobe Illustrator create a group of vector based geometric lines at dynamic 45 degree angles, then follow the walkthrough to rough them up with brush textures in Adobe Photoshop resulting in a cool and trendy design style. [more details]
Added on November 26th 2008 in Wallpaper, Web Design & Layout
Dynamic Recessed Watercolor Typography in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to mix vector elements and watercolor effects with text to create a stunning design. It’s a quick process that depends heavily on good choices of images and colors. [more details]
Added on November 12th 2008 in Text Effect, Wallpaper