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Create Action-Packed Zombie Apocalypse Concept Art in Photoshop

One of the most-effect ways to improve your concept art is to introduce motion into the scene. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create concept art for a zombie-themed video game. This piece will portray a couple of police officers fending off a hoard of zombies in the pouring rain. Show More Summary

The 2nd Edition “Refresh” of my “Digital Photography Book, Part One” is here

OK, if you already have the first edition of the book, DON’T BUY THIS ONE!!!! That’s because it’s a “refresh” and not a “rewrite.” The original book was published back in 2006, so I brought the book up-to-date with a pretty significant refresh using today’s latest cameras, updates and changes in gear; plus I addedContinue...

The Remarkable Concept Art and Environments of Jonas De Ro

Jonas De Ro is a Belgian concept artist, currently residing in the United Kingdom. In this article, we will take a look at some of our favorite work from his portfolio. Mandira Hammercross Temple Ruins A Place Called Home Singapore Ruins Stonehold Railroad The Dark Ages After Class Rain Noctis The House of Spikes Oak’s Crossing Temple Lagoon Forgotten Glory

Please join me in welcoming our new Photoshop User TV co-host, the awesome Jessica Maldonado (AKA “Photoshop Girl”)

This week we kicked off the new season of Photoshop User TV (the weekly Photoshop show) and I got the honor of introducing our viewers to our new co-host of Photoshop User TV, and the latest addition to “The Photoshop Guys”, it’s  Jessica Maldonado, our own “Photoshop Girl.” (wild cheers ensue!). I know what you’reContinue...

Making Complex Selections (Part 2)

Making very complex selections can be quite a difficult and time-consuming task. In this tutorial, we will focus on pixel masks to help us to create a complicated selection of a furry animal. We will use several Photoshop tools including Color Range, the Lasso Tool, as well as custom Brushes. Show More Summary

Tuts+ Premium Cash Back Offer: 3 Days to Go

This offer ends soon! Act now and don’t miss out on cash back when trying a monthly Tuts+ Premium subscription. At $19 a month, Tuts+ Premium is fantastic value. But it’s even better when we hand your first $19 right back to you! For a limited time we’re offering $19 cash back to new Tuts+ Premium monthly subscribers when signing up via PayPal. Show More Summary

It’s Free Stuff Thursday!

Free 24-Hour Trial for National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)! Want to know what you’re missing out on by not being a NAPP member? Try it out for FREE for 24 hours right here! Check out the full-length classes and quick tutorials from the top Photoshop instructors in the world for a full 24 hours.Continue...

It’s Guest Blog Wednesday featuring Donna Dotan!

How to Create an Architectural Photo: Manhattan Style I’d first like to thank Scott and Brad for inviting me to be a guest blogger!  When I was asked to write a post, I was very excited and immediately began thinking about what to share.  I love when photographers show how they created one of theirContinue...

How to Create a Pale Golden Switch Button

In the following tutorial your will learn how to create a simple switch button in Adobe Photoshop. Final Image As always, this is the final image that we’ll be creating: Step 1 Open Photoshop and hit Control + N to create a new document. Enter all the data shown in the following image and click [...]

Create a Fantasy Storybook Illustration – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

Good storybook illustrators know how to tap into a child’s imagination. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by Liran Szeiman, we will show you how to create a fantasy storybook illustration that depicts a child riding a pet spider. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members and includes both written and video content. Show More Summary

Behind-The-Scenes Video of my Audi R8 Shoot Using the New Priolite Strobes

When I got the chance to shoot the R8, but only had an hour, so I figured I’d give the Priolites a try because of their “run and gun” wireless capabilities for on-location shooting, and they worked amazingly well. Check out the video to see ‘em in action (and to see one amazing car!).

Photoshop’s Role in a Web Design Workflow

The web has undergone some serious changes in recent years and the way in which the web is designed is changing along with it. Photoshop may still be the “go-to” tool for many web designers, but for some, Photoshop is no longer king....Show More Summary

The Most Useful Button in Lightroom?

Great video clip from my buddy Matt Kloskowski on what he thinks may well be the most useful button in Lightroom (he originally ran this over on LightroomKillerTips.com last week). I can’t say I disagree, because I use it literally every single day dozens of times (if not more). If it’s not “the” most usefulContinue...

Submit Your Art to This Month’s Typography Challenge

You still have plenty of time to submit your typography for this month’s Psdtuts+ Design Challenge. Join the community on Google+ and upload your art for the chance to get featured in our monthly reviews. This Month’s Challenge This month we asked you to Create a Typographic Illustration. Show More Summary

Map of Viking Invasion of Britain & Ireland

This is a new illustration showing the routes taken by the Vikings leaving Norway, Sweden and Denmark on their way...

Viking Invasion of Britain & Ireland Map

More seafaring illustration with a map of the routes the Vikings took from Scandinavia to Britain and Ireland.

The Beautiful and Creative 3D Typography of Chris LaBrooy

Chris LaBrooy is a designer and 3D artist from the United Kingdon that creates very high quality 3D typography. In this article, we will take a look at some of our favorite pieces in his portfolio. "ADICT" Sneaker Lettering Land of the Free AT&T Tours of the Future Pringles Galaxy Love 3D Architectural 3D Type Summer Streets NYC

Three Quick Friday Things

Audi R8 Detail Shoot with some interesting new lights When I found out one of my friend’s had a brand new red Audi R8, I was begging them to let me shoot it, and this week I got about an hour to shoot some detail shots (here’s a few above), and the car was, justContinue...

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