Seeing as I really want to make a new layout but am unable to find a decent subject matter, I’ve decided to write my first graphics tutorial. This is being written for two reasons: 1) to satisfy my muse slightly and 2) help sflynn out as she learns more about photoshop. I know you didn’t ask Shan, but I’ve nothing but time and I’ve always wanted to attempt a full graphics tutorial! Don’t you think it ironic though, that *I’m* writing *you* a tutorial when not even two years ago you were still making me my forum banners? Haha!

I attempted to find a graphic I’ve made using photoshop default tools only but I’m a total brush ho so sadly, it was kinda impossible. However, I will point you in the direction of any brushes I have used that aren’t included in a standard installation. I made this particular piece in Photoshop 7 but currently have CS2. It should translate the same though. Also, most of the stuff you can do in PSP also, just the custom brushes won’t work unless you can find the image packs for them. Good luck.

On with the show!

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Phew, that took life. Please, please, please leave feedback, even if it’s a simple ‘this sucks!’ And if you try this tute, I beg you to show me your finished products. I would love to see how people interpret this!


Ps. I was contemplating doing a tute going from:
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I was looking over the psd of it and shocked myself – it has 23 layers! And I took some steps which seem unconventional when viewed in an abstract way. I’d forgotten about many of them, this was really my technique test! If you would be interested in a tutorial for it, please leave a comment.

My artistic muse seems to have ditched me following the horrendous 2005 I’ve had so far. However, the outlook has brightened considerably so hopefully it’ll be back soon! Until then I have to find other ways to channel my need to play graphics. So, I sat myself down and finally wrote the tutorial skyway asked me for months ago. Sorry about the wait, Ali, I hope it was worth it :)

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Okay, I’ve never attempted a tutorial before, but seeing as I get a great deal of help out of them, I figure I should payback and do one of my own. So, this one is at skyway’s request. I hope this works!

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PS> Feedback would be appreciated MUCHLY. If this is a success, then I may write other tutorials to share other tricks I have up my sleeve :)