Here is an HD Video Tutorial for you to view. Please note that before watching, you must know the Layer Mask Tutorial to understand use of Layer Masks.     NOTES ON VIDEO - The key to hit on a PC to merge the top layer into the bottom layer is the ALT key. Hold that while left clicking in between the two layers. (On a Mac it’s the OPTION key.) -...

Here is an HD Video Tutorial for you to view. Please note several things before watching… 1. You must know the Layer Mask Tutorial to understand use of Layer Masks. 2. You must know what Blending Options are. You can see uses of it in my Blending Stock Images Tutorial. 3. You should know how I blend colors with Glow and Monotone Effect Tutorial. 4. VIEW...

One thing I’ve noticed with novice users of Photoshop and Photoshop brushes is that people tend to feel the need to fill up every available space on a piece. Especiall if they feel the focus of the piece is too small or happens to be centered. Keep this in mind – Negative space is GOOD. It gives a focus point and prevents your piece from looking like...

Before reading this tutorial, you should first familiarize yourself with Layer Masks. Click here to read that tutorial first. Sometimes the images you work with are way to contrasted and you want that slight Film Noir feel. Here’s a simple tutorial on how to achieve that effect. First you start with your image:     Now create a new layer and...

Here is an HD Video Tutorial for you to view. Please note several things before watching… 1. You must know the Layer Mask Tutorial to understand use of Layer Masks and Pen Tools. 2. You must know what Blending Options are. You can see uses of it in my Blending Stock Images Tutorial. 3. Pen tool details such as right clicking for options are not explained....

Before reading this tutorial, please review my Creating Grunge Designs tutorial. We will be using exactly the same methods and same brushes. First we have our original image – In order to manipulate a newly opened image, you may need to duplicate the layer (Toolbar > Layer > Duplicate Layer…) since “background” images can’t...

Before reading this tutorial, please review my Glow Effect tutorial. This highlighting tutorial builds upon the glowing one. From this tutorial you will learn how to make something shine brighter even further and using the same technique, re-color/highlight something. First we have our original image – one that has already gone through the duplicate/blur...

  The point of this tutorial is to turn your colorful screenshots, scans, images, etc. into black and white manga scan-styled images. The end results in turn, make very interesting images to work with for avatars and other forms of small graphics. First let’s set your colors correctly. If you own a computer with Microsoft OS, simply press D. You will...

Creating Photoshop Brushes The first part of this tutorial will teach how to create Adobe Photoshop Brushes. Please note that I create my brushes using Adobe Photoshop 7.0. This is because the brushes created within that program can be used by Photoshop 7.0 OR HIGHER, whereas if they were made in Photoshop CS, CS2, CS3, etc, users of Photoshop 7.0 or any lower...

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to successfully use and blend stock images with your Anime or Game characters you’ve just finished extracting from a scan. One of the hardest things to do is to make a new scenery as a background for your character without having to paint it from scratch. You don’t want the character to look fake and what I...

You MUST know how to use Layer Masks to use this tutorial! This tutorial will teach how to extract using a Layer Mask and PEN TOOL. (Which is found on your long vertical toolbar.) First, choose a scan. Duplicate the layer again. We do this because you are unable to create layers masks on the original background layer. Now here’s a personal trick...

The first step is to know how to create a Layer Mask. First, open up a scan to work with and duplicate its layer. (Top Toolbar: Layer >> Duplicate Layer) Then underneath that layer, let’s make a bright colored background so that you can see clearly what will be happening. I filled it neon green. [Note: To add a layer in between, just click the lower...

For this tutorial, you will need the Blood/Splatter brushes I created. You can find them available for download HERE. There are many ways to create grunge designs. Adding textures are usually the most popular. Adding texture alone, involves many tricks and secrets. This tutorial however, will teach you the basics using the brushes I created. Let’s...

You may have wondered how I make some of my graphics have this eerie/intense glow effect, especially in those that are duotoned/monotoned in color. This tutorial will give a gist of how it’s done and the basics of having your graphic’s end result look less like the original scan- Flat and lifeless… Using the above image as example, first...

Welcome to this yummy tutorial! Using a few BLENDING OPTIONS, you can create these realistic Pocky™ Sticks in just a few moments! Follow the instructions carefully, using both the written text and visual screenshots! I will be using a black background to better show the steps. You can simply create a new file with a transparent background to begin this. Using...