In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to design a Classic Guitar. We’ll be creating each shape and effect used to make this in Photoshop. No outside images or textures are used. We will make extensive use of the Shape Tools, the Warp Tools, and various effects to achieve the final design. Let’s rock this digital illustration!
New PLUS Tutorial - How to Make 3D Neon Light Typography
Nov 13th in Drawing, Text Effects by Alex BeltechiThis is a new addition to the PSDTUTS PLUS section. This is a super creative tutorial with a professional results. Learn how to create dynamic 3D Neon lettering with a hefty dose of Photoshop techniques and a dash of Illustrator know-how. Learn more at the jump!
Design a Shiny Bass Guitar Illustration Using Photoshop
Nov 11th in Drawing by Wojciech PijeckiIn this tutorial, we’re going to draw a detailed bass guitar illustration. I’ll show you how to create all the shapes and connect them to make this quality bass. It’s a pretty long and time-consuming tutorial, though I’ve streamlined the descriptions as much as possible. So let’s get started!
How to Illustrate a Wooden Frame on a Wall Scene
Nov 1st in Drawing, Photo Effects by Eren GökselIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a wooden frame. We’ll place a photo inside the frame, add some reflection and dirt to the glass, then place the frame on a wall. You can take your favorite picture and make it look like it’s hung in your home. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Delicious Green Apple Illustration
Oct 4th in Drawing by Eren GökselIn this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to draw a shiny green apple. We’ll have a look at various painting techniques throughout this tutorial. It will be fun and you’ll learn something new - let’s started!
Create a Poster Illustration with Floating Floral Elements
Oct 2nd in Drawing by Constantin PotoracIn this tutorial, we will be working to create an interesting Poster-size illustration with floral elements. This tutorial is inspired by a suggestion from Zach on our Tutorials Suggestions/Request page. He wanted to know how one would create a design like the floral element in the Version App header. I’ve taken a look at that, added a few of my own ideas, and run with it to create a cool poster design.
Design a Detailed Compass Icon in Photoshop
Sep 26th in Designing, Drawing by Eren GökselAnother drawing tutorial for icon lovers in which we’ll be illustrating a metallic compass. We’ll be controlling shadow and reflection to add realism to the illustration. As with any icon design, it’s a combination of the overall design and subtle details that gives quality results.
Create a Custom Mac OSX Style Ring Binder Address Book Icon
Sep 23rd in Designing, Drawing by Martin Å najdrToday I’ll show you how to create an Address Book replacement icon for Mac OSX. When you are a beginner, it’s better to start with designing replacement icons to get some practice. Let’s get started with personalizing the icons in our workspaces.
How to Make a Bangin’ Woofer Embedded in Wood
Sep 20th in Drawing by Eren GökselIn this tutorial, we’ll illustrate a woofer and make a simple wood texture for the background. We’ll place the speaker so that it appears to be inside the wood texture. Also, we’ll create screws that appear to hold it in place. Put some good music on and lets get working!
Make an Inspiring Artistic Poster with Drawn Elements
Sep 17th in Designing, Drawing by Alex BeltechiIn this tutorial, we’ll create drawn elements, use design brushes, bring them into Photoshop, and merge them into a unique poster composition that feels hand-made, stylistically unified, and personalized. The techniques here are focused on creating an original artistic illustration. Let’s see how this poster design was created.
