Pattern Techniques

Not that handy with the Pen Tool? But want a way to create the common swirls/flourishes trend objects. Here is a quick method. Create Vector Shape Begin with a New > Document Preset of your choice. I used 500×300, White Background Contents at 72 Resolution. Then set

A molecular texture theme made easy with just a prefab texture combined with a New Adjustment Gradient Layers. New Document Run Photoshop, then from the New > File menu commands create a document preset of 500×500 as I have captured below. Apply Solid Color Adjustment Fill Layer

Here is a simply and effective trendy background combination process you can use for banners or as an addition to your graphics. I started with a document preset of 640×480, with the background color set to a dark blue #122f61 I then added a white to black

An effective way to blend items into textured surfaces. Below is the starting textured image. Simply duplicate the original texture and alter its Blending Mode to Color Burn and reduce its Opacity to a moderate level. I used 68%. Add a new Type Layer, above the textured

Here is a process to creating custom curtain or fabric textures with Photoshop. Create a new Document of your preset choice. The set up your document area as outlined below: 1. Create a new Empty Layer. 2. Set your ‘Foreground Color’ to your preference. I used Black

Here’s a few simple steps to create this realistic cracked stone texture. First start a new document. I started with a preset of 254 x 260.Next set the Foreground color to #BDE6F3 & Background color to #000000 (Black). (Ultimately, you choose your own varying color swatches, as

Here’s simple ‘Texture/Pattern’ affect to make your photos look like a puzzle using the below image. 1. Start by going to the ‘Filter/ Texture/Texturizer…‘ option as I have captured below. 2. Then in the ‘Texturizer’ Control Panel select ‘Load Texture’ from the ‘Texture’ drop down list. 3.

Here is a simple technique using brush strokes for making some trendy background (Texture)effects. – Start with a new document. (Choose a large preset for a better effect.) – Dark backgrounds work best, so I used Black. – Hit the ‘X’ key on the keyboard to set

1. To begin this Pattern tutorial, select the ‘Polygon Tool’ from the toolbar. Select the ‘D‘ key on your keyboard to set the foreground color to black.(or select your preferred color)   2. Once you’ve selected the ‘Polygon Tool’, notice the new Polygon Options available up on