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Photoshop tutorial: Custom Abstract Desktop Wallpaper 2.0 [2011]
Aug 21st
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!
How to Design a Creative Logo
May 29th
This is an overview on the ideas behind creating a creative logo, in the coming weeks I will be making another tutorial on how to actually build a site logo looking at many aspects of other famous logos.
I recommend having a read of the smashing book 2 which is an amazing and in-depth read into the many different elements of design and development.
View the book here:
https://shop.smashingmagazine.com/smashing-book-2-intl.html
All logo images where sourced from http://www.logofaves.com where a fantastic collection of logo inspiration is held.
Bmaxim13 requested this tutorial, view their channel here:http://www.youtube.com/user/Bmaxim13
Thanks again for watching, don’t forget to check out my portfolio at:http://www.aaronvanston.com
Photoshop tutorial: Custom Abstract Desktop Wallpaper #2
May 1st
Hey this tutorial is one of many old tutorials I had produced a while back and only starting to post them on this blog, I hope you enjoy!
