Photoshop actions are commonly overlooked when creating designs and artwork, often left only for batch editing photographs. However this is about to change, with a bit of imagination you can create very impressive abstract pieces, detailed images which beg for a closer look. Read on to discover how to transform one small image into a large, colorful piece of abstract art.

Abstract 3D objects is something that we are seeing more and more in graphic design so I thought it would be good to learn how to create a cool looking design using an abstract render and let you see how simple it is to create a full piece of art in this way. I’ll be using lots of simple techniques so anyone should be able to follow it.

This tutorial will be showing you how to design a snowboard deck. We’re going to start with a template then use tech styles and 3D renders to make a design that really stands out. If you’re into snowboarding you can even make this into a full size design and get it printed.

In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn several ways of drawing abstract elements and blending images to create an abstract and futuristic photo manipulation. These types of photo manipulations are popular in wallpapers and signatures (AKA sigs) where people combine their interests into a collage that describes themselves.

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 interesting layer styles.

Learn to apply the Warp Tool effectively and a few other tricks to make smoke look like a skull. This technique has a variety of outcomes and works well with water, clouds and a whole bunch of other stuff. This is probably more for intermediate users, as I guide you through the process well, but not every Warp Grid point handle move. Let’s get started!

I wanted to write a tutorial showing how to reproduce some of the really common elements, regularly found in graphic design these days, almost cliche elements. In doing so you’ll produce a stunning piece of art. This will be a two part tutorial and part two will be up within the next few weeks. This is a useful tutorial for users of all levels.

In this tutorial, it will show you how to create a set of Mascot characters. This way is similar to other cartoon character designs. You prepare some sketches, Scan in your sketches then you can process your sketches in various ways in Photoshop, Lets give it a go!

In this reader Photoshop tutorial Nikola Lazarevic aka Colaja from Nis, Serbia will show us how to create a very stylish vintage traveler diary in Photoshop. We will mix brushes with stock photos and blend modes to achieve the effect. Check it out, it’s a great tutorial!

In this tutorial, we’ll be creating an iPhone app promotional site in Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial will cover techniques such as adding color, texture, images, and effects to polish off this design in Photoshop. We’ll use some interesting elements, like iPhone imagery and a stylish aurora vector background illustration. We’ll finish up with a professional site design ready to get coded! Let’s get to it!

This may be the best Photoshop illustration tutorial we’ve ever stumbled across. Seriously, this is one you’ve gotta check out. Master illustrator OwaikeO goest step-by-step through one of his beautiful creations sharing some priceless tips along the way.

Create this simple poster created with layers of photos and brushes. In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to use a combination of Photoshop brushes, stock images and some really cool adjustments to create this contemporary poster. Go and give it a try!

It’s fair enough learning some good Photoshop skills but putting them into practice to create good designs is what is important. Through this tutorial I’ll be teaching you how to create this cool looking poster design using some real simple techniques. We’ll be learning how to use different types of brushes effectively and also stock images.

Here we’ll learn how to create an abstract photo manipulation that looks like you’ve just painted the subject, I’ve included lots of useful techniques for creating impressive abstract pieces. I’ve tried to keep this simple but if you don’t understand any steps then just skip it as not all of them are compulsory.

It’s summer blockbuster season, and this image resembles a still from a superhero movie or big-budget television series. In this tutorial it will demonstrate how to fake a human torch using little more than stock imagery, a little patience, and a lot of Photoshop know-how.

In this great Adobe Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to make a clean and simple watercolor design studio layout for a blog. You will learn some great tips about general web design, some watercolor effect techniques and how to implement some subtle transparency into your layouts.

In this tutorial it will show you how to create a nice effect that is a piece of text mixed with some milk splashes. We will use Photoshop and Illustrator for this tutorial. The idea is very simple, it uses some stock photos and a very blocky typeface. Instead of wasting time looking for the perfect font, it shows you how to create your own. So the first steps will show you how to create the font and then the others, in Photoshop, will show you how to mix that with the photos.

Turning a run-of-the-mill photo into a dazzling one is simple when you know the right tricks. In this tutorial we will learn how to create a variety of light effects that can be applied to photography or illustration with equal impact. From sparkles, pixie dust effects, light beams to using splatter effects as a form of lighting, it’s all here. Some of the tricks you’ll learn are created through cunning use of stock photography, while others make use of Photoshop’s built-in tools.

In this tutorial we will use some images and play with Blend Modes and Color Adjustments to create a really cool Nike Ad in Photoshop that can be used for a wallpaper as well.

Galactic space scenes are a popular theme for digital art, they’re packed full of texture and vibrant colour, which are two ingredients of an awesome design! Using Photoshop’s blending modes along with a mix of textures and brushes, let’s get lost in space and create an abstract cosmos poster design.