Create a “Sad Face” icon that you can use as avatar or logo.

1. Create a new image. I made mine 250×250 pixels.
2. Use the Circular Marquee Tool and make a selection like this one (don’t forget, to make a perfect circle, hold the Shift key when making the selection) and fill it with black.

3. Go […]

Learn how to create a stylish “Purple Flower” banner or signature.
In this tutorial we will learn to transform this:

into this:

1. Open the image you want to modify. I found mine on sxc.hu.

2. Now desaturate it (go to Image >> Adjustments >> Desaturate or hit Ctrl+Shift+U)

3. Now use the Polygonal Lasso Tool or the Magnetic […]

Create an impressive “Disco Girl” poster.
1. Open the image you want to use. My advice is try to find something that has a lot of orange or yellow. It will make the effect better.

2. Duplicate the layer and then, with the top layer selected go to Image >> Adjustments >> Channel Mixer. Apply these settings.

3. […]

Learn how to create a “No Smoking” sign and maybe you’ll save some lives
1. Create a new document (I made mine 300×300px) and draw or open a cigarette (I found this cigarette image on google).

2. Select the Eliptical Marquee Tool and make a selection like this one.

3. Now fill the selection with red. […]

Stand out with a great Starburst signature.
1. Create a new 400×400 px document and fill the background with black.
2. Now go to Filter >> Render >> Difference Clouds. Do this two times.

3. Go to Filter >> Render >> Lens Flare (use 50-300 mm and different Brightness valus) and apply flares on different points. Here is […]

Create a magnificent animated lightning strike.
1. Create a new document or open an image.
2. Create a new layer and use a lightning brush to create a nice lightning. I got my brushes from here.

3. OK, now export the document to ImageReady. Click the icon on the bottom of the tool window.

4. Open the Animation Window […]

Apply a great looking studio glow effect.
1.Open your image and then duplicate the layer.

2.Then set the new layer Blending Mode to overlay.

3.Then go to Filter >> Blur >> Guassian blur. For this picture i’ve used 5px, but you can test with different values and see the results.

4. And you’re done.Enjoy!

Easy way to transform a landscape into a spooky scene.
1. Open your image. I’ve chosen A dried tree, because the effect will be great.

2. Desaturate the image (hit Ctrl+Shift+U or go to Image > Adjustments > Desaturate)
3. Now open the Curves box (Ctrl+M or Image > Adjustments > Curves) and move the curve so it […]