Aaron Vanston's Blog » Photoshop Tutorials http://acj.cc "A graphic designers journal." Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:45:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Abstract space scene tutorial http://acj.cc/2011/10/abstract-space-scene-tutorial/ http://acj.cc/2011/10/abstract-space-scene-tutorial/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:45:34 +0000 Aaron http://acj.cc/?p=708

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Another gimps at another up and coming tutorial I have planned.

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Right there is a new preview for a new and up and coming detailed tutorial!

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Final Product, what you will be creating:
http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Abstract-Desktop-Wallpaper.jpg

Within this video we learn how to create a really simplistic but also eye catching abstract desktop wall paper design. We archive this by using simple brushes and overlay techniques.

**Gradients/Colour Values**

Colour overlay Layer-
- Purple: #8C1482
- Red: #96091D
- Blue: #138BCC

Pale Yellow Gradient -
- #E1E9A0 to #E5E696

Pale Green Gradient
- #A4C855 – #CCEA89

**Brushes**

Abstract brush pack vol. 7
http://forty-winks.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-brush-pack-vol-7-141754084

Abstract brush pack vol. 8
http://forty-winks.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-brush-pack-vol-8-142903400

Abstract brush pack vol. 10
http://forty-winks.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-brush-pack-vol-10-152031718

**Info**

Previous Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRXdLpSDAQ

Thanks for watching!
Don’t forget to PM me your Photoshop creations!

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Video response to my tutorial here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQvGTI–aLg

This is quick update video to my previous tutorial where I showed you how you can make your very own custom grunge wallpaper. In this video we go a step further and show you how to make diagonal lines as an overlay.

Download the Diagonal pattern here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fa52wtekoo41co2

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Final Image preview:
http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/grunge.jpg

In this tutorial I will go over how to create your very own custom grunge textured wallpaper for your desktop! By using very simple images and blending options we can create a grunge/gritty effect.

Grunge Texture used:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3209035197_8605d3723c_o.jpg

Get Other Textures At:
http://www.textureking.com/index.php/category/concrete

DOWNLOAD THE GRADIENT AND PATTERN SET HERE:
http://www.mediafire.com/?bblel2239cgcsjm

Download the Font:
http://www.dafont.com/birth-of-a-hero.font

Original Gradient Colours:
0% : #388235
50%: #9bbb50
100%: #cade97

View the Original Blog Post on this Wallpaper:
http://acj.cc/2010/04/free-grunge-wallpaper-pack/

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Final Image here: http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Meteorites-tut.jpg

Within this Photoshop tutorial we quickly show you how to create an easy to make meteorite effect using simple filters and blending options.

Please leave a comment on what tutorials you would like me to make.

Don’t forget to check out my websites for more digital art and tutorials.

Blog: http://acj.cc
Portfolio: http://aaronvanston.com/

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Please visit my new site www.aaronvanston.com for more of my designs and tutorials.

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I’ve just finished up a new website for all my work, so in a scene a portfolio website. It has proper spots and information about myself and the availability to hire as a freelance designer.

You can view the site here:

www.aaronvanston.com

 

My work: Visit here
Hire me: Visit here

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Hey everyone,

Just recently I have had some of my tutorials submitted and posted on PSDTUTS, which for me is really big news me, as it’s helping me put my foot in the door in the industry.

Read on for tutorials:

so here they are so far:

Quick Tip: Create a Carbon Mesh Background in Photoshop

Create a Carbon Mesh background completely from scratch, making your very own mesh and carbon pasterns from the tutorial.

Quick Tip: Add a Frosted Background to Photo Captions

In this Quick Tip tutorial, we will demonstrate how to improve a text caption by creating a frosted glass-like text bar that can improve the look of your photos or designs.

That’s it for now, but keep tuned as I have more to come!

Thanks,

Aaron

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