100 Photoshop tutorials to power up your skills - Part 3

Painting in Photoshop

Add a vintage feel with custom brush strokes

Freelance illustrator Peter O'Toole reveals how to increase the depth of your images with handmade brush strokes in Photoshop.

How to combine brushes with texture in Photoshop CS6

Add a touch of texture to your brush stroke
Make your painting really stand out by adding a touch of texture to your brush stroke using this simple, quick guide.

Photoshop CS5 Digital Painting tutorial

Here, you'll get back to basics and learn from the start how to paint in Photoshop CS5. You'll be able to get plenty of practise in!
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Discover how to create a customised graphic brush with this tutorial from Jonathan Standing

How to use the cut out painting effect

This is a great tutorial to get your images looking unique and artistic. It only takes 30 minutes and is compatible with CS4 and CS5. You'll be using filters to create this simple, stunning effect.

Create an oil painting effect using Photoshop CS6

If you've managed to get your hands on a copy of the latest Adobe Photoshop CS6, then take a look at this tutorial. Here, you'll learn the ropes of the latest features, including the 'oil paint' option.

Digital Painting in Photoshop CS6

You'll already need to have an understanding of Photoshop to follow this tutorial. Here, you'll learn how to use your tablet for painting and drawing, as well as how to set up your brushes.

Web design and Photoshop

How to design a photorealistic app icon in Photoshop


Roman Jusdado explains how to use light and shadow plus layer styles and masks to make realistic artwork - in this case, a stylish record player app icon.


How to design an iPad app UI


Want to get involved in app development? It's certainly where all the action is. In this Photoshop tutorial we create two basic user interfaces for an iPad app and develop them to a prototyping level.


Create background textures in Photoshop


Background textures are an easy way to make colours more interesting. Paravel's Reagan Ray shows you how to get them on your site using Photoshop, CSS and HTML.


Typography and Photoshop


How to treat your type with neon colours


In this Photoshop tutorial, you'll learn how to build and light 3D objects and how to work with layers and different blend modes. And that's not all. We also take a look at creating glow effects and basic post-production techniques.


How to create a hipster text effect in CS6


In this Photoshop tutorial, you'll learn how to use basic filters and layer styles to create a simple text effect with a trendy hipster look. Cool huh?


Create unique 3D typography


Sipi Sager of animhut shows you how to create a striking 3D typeface using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.


Create a mech-inspired text effect using layer styles


This great 20-minute tutorial will show you exactly how to create a mechanical inspired text effect using layer styles. 


Create a summer-inspired 3D text effect

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Discover how to create this summer-inspired 3D text in this easy-to-follow tutorial
In this Photoshop tutorial, discover how to create a summer-inspired 3D text effect, using the image editing software's 3D features.

How to create a 'text in water' effect 

This rather specialist tutorial walks you through how to create the effect of text submerged in water. The training will help you get to grips with the liquify filter, custom brush and free transform tool.

Create a Wrath of the Titans text effect

It's always fun to create posters and text effects inspired by your favourite movies. Here, you'll learn how to create the brilliant Wrath of the Titans text effect.

Create an 'Iron Hero' text effect

Thanks to Joss Whedon, we've been inspired by all things Avengers. Here, you'll learn how to create an Iron Man styled text using layer styles. Awesome!