Photoshop tutorial: Create a stylish modern cyborg
Fabio Sasso injects some class into a frightening sci-fi image
Fabio Sasso injects some class into a frightening sci-fi image
Eelco van den Berg lets you behind the curtain to see how he creates his incredible vector portraits by turning a photo into a ‘poppy’ vector illustration.
In this tutorial we will be taking a look at masking and how you can give your work a sense of depth using this technique, as well as layering textures and elements to help lift your piece – in this case using paper to create rock and mountain-like elements.
When creating comics, few artists stop at the pencil stage – most then pull out the inks for a more dynamic black and white look. Here artist Douglas Sirois takes you step-by-step through how to turn out a piece with a pencil-drawn look.
In this tutorial, Fabio Sasso will show you how to create a deconstructed image using a pattern made out of cubes. The idea is try to simulate a mosaic but with a more abstract and up-to-date interpretation.
In this tutorial you’ll learn numerous Illustrator techniques to create vector liquid, by playing around with Illustrator’s Mesh tool, Warp tool and layer blending properties.
Create stunning images and compositions filled with movement and realistic textures with just a few easy tools and techniques
Learn how simple ActionScripts can produce hip anaglyphic 3D within Flash CS4 or later
Fabio Sasso shows you how you can put a stylish spin on one of Photoshop’s most hackneyed effects, Color Halftones
Take inspiration from graphic novels and recreate the roughed-up look adopted by comic artists using Corel Painter and your computer.
Learn how to present exciting variations on an old theme through changing the position of the lens flares and creative use of the blending modes, brush tools and colour.
In this tutorial, design duo KittoZutto show you how to create beautiful, dreamlike, paintings full of subtle detail but boasting an 80s colour scheme.
Discover how Polish artist Valp composited this stunning artwork for the cover of the Pendulum’s recent Number 1 album
Learn how to create character art from scratch; taking inspiration from Aaron Miller and his food-themed delights
London is hip again, and in this tutorial Holland-based designer Bram Vanhaeren shows you how he created a new piece that draws on all that’s great about the city – taking inspiration from the Olympics, underground club scenes and the city vista from up high.
Kevin Roodhorst illustrates how to composite seemingly disparate elements in a cohesive way through the use of textures and lighting effects.
With his stunning tattoo-style designs, digital illustrator and ‘part-time thrasher’ Chris Parks shows you had to master line art and shading.
Markie Darkie shows you how to master repetition and layering of shapes, and efficient use of simple colour palettes with the aid of Layer Style effects.
Creating vibrant, eye-catching images like this one needn’t be a complex or time-consuming affair. In this tutorial, James White shows how to add a vivid retro flair to a striking model shot.
Sam Hampton-Smith shows you how to give your still images the appearance of motion using After Effects’ lighting tools