After two years since its last update, Adobe has finally come up with a new version of Photoshop. For the first time this beta version of the software is free to download just by signing in with your Adobe ID account so you can test run the new features yourself. But what's new in this version? Most of the changes were made based on user's feedback which is a smart move on Adobe's side. The first noticeable change is the UI which is now darker instead of the light grey we have been used to for so long. And apparently one of the biggest improvements is its improved speed. In total there

Today, I am going to show you how to create a cool gold text wallpaper effect in Photoshop. You can use what you learn here to create a cool wallpaper or even a great desktop background. We will be using layer styles such as gradient overlays, pattern overlays and drop shadows. We will also be using a layer mask.

Today, I am going to show you how to create a beautiful and simple background design in Photoshop. This is a beginners Photoshop tutorial that will teach you all about the wonderful potential of the Distort Filter. You can use this type of background design on your website as well as on your business cards and even your poster art. Have fun!

Need to design a holiday Christmas card? This week, I'm going to show you how to make a simple Christmas card that you can send out to your clients, friends and family. This is an intermediate Photoshop tutorial where you'll be using the Custom Shape Tool among other things. Follow these steps, watch the video tutorial and you will be creating your very own stunning Christmas card design in no time!

Are you tired of looking for wooden background textures for your designs? Are you frustrated because you can't find a specific wooden texture that you need to use in your designs? If you are, why not learn how to create your own wooden background texture in Photoshop. Here is an easy Photoshop tutorial that will only take you about 10 minutes to learn and will end up saving you a lot of time in the long run.

I love all the old Las Vegas style neon signs that still litter the streets of our cities. There is something nostalgic about them that always makes me feel like a kid again. Today, I want to show you how you can easily create this same effect with text in Photoshop. We are going to be playing a lot with layer styles here which, in my opinion, is one of the greatest features in Photoshop. This is an intermediate Photoshop tutorial that you may want to bookmark because you never know when you might want to add a neon sign text effect to one of your designs.

Everyone loves Mac and everyone loves background designs so today, I thought that I would combine the two and show you how to create a slick, Mac-like background design in Photoshop. This is an intermediate Photoshop tutorial in which you will be using the Gradient Tool, the Pen Tool and the Polygonal Lasso Tool. Enjoy! Here is the final design that we will be creating: Step 1: Setting up the Background Open a new Photoshop document that is 1024px by 768px. Fill the background with black by going to Edit -> Fill -> Use: Black. Go to Layer -> L

Today, I want to teach you how to add a cool neon effect to text. This is an intermediate Photoshop tutorial where you will be playing with Gaussian blur, layer styles and rendering. As per ususal, I have included a short video tutorial at the end of this post. Experiment with the tools that you learn about here and have fun creating your very own stunning neon design.

Knowing how to create custom brushes in Photoshop is a vital tool for every designer. It is a pretty easy technique that really only takes a few minutes to learn. Today, I am going to teach you just that. First,  you will learn how to create a standard custom brush in Photoshop and then, I am going to show you how to apply this technique to create your very own custom smoke brush in Photoshop. Follow the steps below and watch the helpful video tutorials as well. Good luck!

I love typography and I love making designs with type. Today, I want to teach you how you can use type to create a cool background design in Photoshop. This is an intermediate tutorial in which you will be using the type tool as well as different blending modes. This beautiful typography background design can be used as poster art, in your website designs and even for your business cards. Here is the design we will be creating: Read the steps below and if you get confused,