This is a digital painting tutorial in Photoshop the making of A Little Panda Girl. Watch the workflow of digital painting with step-by-step process tutorial. Learn the techniques of how to draw hairs and furs. ... Read More
This tutorial describes how to create a photo-realistic rendering of a car, in this case an Audi A1. This tutorial relies heavily on paths and should take about two hours to complete depending on skill level. ... Read More
In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a surreal upside down mountain illustration using digital painting techniques in Photoshop. This piece was part of SlashThree's latest Paradigm Shift Exhibition. ... Read More
Traditionally, matte paintings were made by artists using paints or pastels on large sheets of glass for integrating with the live-action footage. The first known matte painting shot was made in 1907 by Norman Dawn (ASC). Later on Matte Painting revolutionized to an extreme level for which Avatar is an example. In this tutorial we are going to cover few basi ... Read More
Our last Wallpaper of the Week was an image I had created using Pixelmator, and I really liked the outcome. The best part about it was that it was pretty easy to accomplish in Pixelmator, but I decided for perspective's sake to create the same effect in Photoshop. The process is easy as well, but with a few extra steps. ... Read More
In this photoshop tutorial I will show you how to use stock images to make a beautiful digital artwork with nicely colored lights. All you need for this tutorial is my Colors in Motion textures pack and a model ... Read More
Explore freestyle methods of painting in Photoshop using unique brushes and imagery. The end result of these techniques will be a unique and expressive piece of artwork. ... Read More
In this tutorial, we are going to teach you how to use simple elements at your disposal and combine them to create an eye catching digital illustration. We will work through techniques like lighting placement, clipping masks, shadows and more. If you want to improve your Illustration skills and composition then this tutorial is for you. ... Read More
Nature is everything that was not created by man. Living things and life are in the context of philosophical or ideological way of thinking. But man acts as a part of nature and designers. Nature is set in relation to human existence. This tutorial will teach you how I created the digital piece “Man as a Nature Designer.” I will show you how ... Read More
Sometimes all you need to create a quick graphic in Photoshop is a piece of paper, a pen, and a scanner. In todays tutorial we will demonstrate how to convert a hand drawn sketch into an ink-style painting in Photoshop. ... Read More
Try a breath of ancient Chinese art and culture! With these simple intuitive steps of manipulations, you will learn how to create an original traditional style Chinese painting, which has an archaic charm just beyond your photo. Even with these basic Photoshop skills, you can quickly find a path to make a beautiful fairyland. So let's hit it! ... Read More
Before Photoshop CS5, transforming a photo into a realistic-looking painting was quite tricky. Now that CS5 has been released we now have some new tools to help achieve this effect a bit more realistically. In todays tutorial we will demonstrate how to use Photoshop CS5s new Mixer Brush tool to transform a photo into a masterpiece in minutes. ... Read More
Painting skin is one of the hardest tasks faced by every photorealistic painter, due to the number of factors that make up a final effect colour choices, blending techniques, special brush usage and custom texturing are all equally important to achieve a truly realistic effect. Its also crucial to remember that different types of skin require a ... Read More
Learn how Hatice Bayramoglu created this beautiful painting in Photoshop. She will show you her process from sketching to shading using her own technique. ... Read More
Sometimes real life can be boring so artists extend their imaginations and designs to extreme limits through dream scenes, fictional world, or surrealistic images. Today we’ll be creating a cloudy dream scene using Photoshop’s different tools and techniques. ... Read More
Recently I was searching for a way to shape flames and change the direction of fire in a Photoshop composition. After a little experimentation, I discovered that Photoshop's Liquify Filter handles the task brilliantly. Below is the method I used to essentially paint with fire and change the direction of flames. ... Read More
What is more fun than mixing people with animals? The results can often be cute, funny, or even a bit disturbing. In todays tutorial, I will demonstrate how to create a fantasy bird girl illustration using digital painting and photo manipulation techniques. Lets get started! ... Read More
In this digital art tutorial I will show you how to create a nice abstract artwork using a few stock images and how to create your own custom elements using the Lasso Tool. I will also show you the "post editing" process where you enhance your final artwork and give it the final punch. Hope you enjoy this. ... Read More
Add colourful, personal flare to your work by incorporating doodles and textures, writes Craig Shields Doodling is an everyday event for most creatives. Whether youre etching out little characters on the back of an envelope while youre on the telephone or creating a complex masterpiece in the back of a notebook, its an essential element of developin ... Read More
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this Grungy Style Artwork, Mixing with Great Lighting and Shattered Effect in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level tutorial and some steps can be tricky, but why not just have a try :) Along the way, we will cover creating shattered/disintegration effect, lighting effect, how to generate mor ... Read More