In Freebies Aug 11, 200818
400+ Time Saving Photoshop Actions
Photoshop Actions are extremely useful in both saving time as well as learning new features that you may not know. They can be used to help standardize your final project better, cut down on repetitive tasks, and to assist you in a bit of creative inspiration. We have collected a handful of great (and free) downloadable PS Actions in this article and also included a nice tutorial on creating your own Actions. (more…)
Read moreIn Freebies Jul 29, 200810
Watercolor Roundup: 200+ Beautiful Brushes and Textures
Watercolor effects are a hot trend right now in web design. It seems like we are seeing at least one or two sites featuring this style show up on the design galleries every week. Adding watercolor elements to a design can definitely give it an artistic appearance, and when done well, can make a website look as if it was scanned from a canvas. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 30, 200821
400+ Swirls, Curls, and Fleurons
Ornamental web design is often comprised of swirling, curling, or flower shaped elements. This style is influenced from decorative art pieces and architectural accents from centuries ago. Using ornamental style is a great way to give your site a classic look. Here is a list of Photoshop brushes that should help you out with your next ornamental design. Read the rest of this entry »
In Tutorials Jun 24, 200821
20 Excellent Photoshop Tutorials for Web Designers
As a Web Designer, it is very important for you to stay on top of your game from a visual standpoint. The more Photoshop tricks you have up your sleeve, the more versatile you can be with your designs. Here is list of tutorials that will help you do just that. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 16, 200857
300+ Vintage Style Textures and Photoshop Brushes
Vintage design, when done well, can make a user feel like they have been transported back in time. This particular style often uses design elements that look like they were found in the attic of an old house dating back to the 1920’s, 30’s, or 40’s. If you have a project coming up that requires this type of design, here is a big roundup of textures and Photoshop brushes, all found at deviantArt. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 7, 200834
200+ Textures, Brushes, and Fonts: Ultimate Grunge Roundup
Grunge style is rough, rugged, torn, worn, and tattered. To most, these adjectives would describe something less than appealing, but in the hands of a talented web designer, elements possessing these qualities can be used to turn a web site into a work of art. So, if you are just getting started in grunge design or if you are already a pro, you should find the grunge freebies in this article to be very useful. Read the rest of this entry »
In Tutorials May 16, 200828
Create a Nature Inspired Painted Background in Photoshop
When I first saw the Viget Inspire Blog, I was very impressed. The background just grabs and pulls the reader right in. After studying it for a while, I still couldn’t determine if it was made from an actual painting or if it was all created from scratch in Photoshop. Regardless of how it was created, it makes for a great looking design. In this tutorial, I will you show you my own technique for creating this type of background. Read the rest of this entry »
