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Best of the Web - January
It's 2008, and we're off to a big start! I browsed through the Psdtuts+ Flickr group and saw some fantastic work. Its so cool to see the community putting...
Sean Hodge
4 Feb 2008
Design & Illustration
Building Up Psdtuts+
Hey folks, it's been a while since I posted about the site and its happenings. There are actually quite a few bits of news, including a new member of...
Collis Ta'eed
4 Feb 2008
Design & Illustration
Creating a Rocking Silhouette in Photoshop
If you've ever wanted to shine in the spotlight, try this tutorial. It shows you how to create a silhouette of a person taken from a normal photo, adding...
Ben Merckx
2 Feb 2008
Design & Illustration
Create A Cool Vintage Collage Design In Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a retro-style design or vintage collage style. We will use images from old ads, handwritten texts, patterns,...
Fabio Sasso
27 Jan 2008
Design & Illustration
Creating A Fantastic Fantasy Night Sky In Photoshop
Last month while I was selecting some images for blog post, I found an amazing design created by Nik Ainley, one of my favorite Photoshop masters. He had...
Fabio Sasso
23 Jan 2008
Design & Illustration
How To Create a Stunning Vista Inspired Menu
This tutorial will show you how to make a semi-transparent Vista-inspired menu using gradients, shadows, and blurring to produce a stunning modern effect.
Ricky Nelles
19 Jan 2008
Design & Illustration
How to Start Charging Your Dream Rates (and Get Away With It)
Are you charging your dream rates yet? If not, why? In this post, I want to explain how you can start charging your dream price for work. I'll also be...
Skellie
16 Jan 2008
Business
Create a Graphic Statue in Photoshop
There are a few tutorials available on the Internet that will show you how to make a statue, but I've found that they are not so easy to follow and also the...
Constantin Potorac
11 Jan 2008
Design & Illustration
Creating A Cool 3D Web Design Effect
In this tutorial I will show you some very easy techniques, using gradients and layer styles, that we can use to produce nice subtle 3D effects in our web...
Fabio Sasso
7 Jan 2008
Design & Illustration
How To Create A Desk Environment In Photoshop From Scratch!
I recently did an artwork where I was creating a desktop feel. It was filled with all sorts of objects you would find strewn across a desk. In this tutorial,...
Harley Alexander
31 Dec 2007
Design & Illustration
How to Create That Last-Minute Holiday e-Card in Photoshop
Christmas is just a few days away, so here is a tutorial showing how to create a Christmas design using Photoshop.
Fabio Sasso
21 Dec 2007
Design & Illustration
9 Essential Principles for Good Web Design
Web design can be deceptively difficult, as it involves achieving a design that is both usable and pleasing, delivers information and builds brand, is...
Collis Ta'eed
17 Dec 2007
Design & Illustration