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!

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

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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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View the wallpaper pack here:

Thanks,

Aaron Vanston

(Click image below for larger preview)

Screen Resolutions(Right Click -> Save As)
1920-1080px
1680-1050px
1440-900px
1280-1024px
1280-800px
1280-720px
1024-768px
iPhone (640-960px)
iPad (1024x768px)

*Added* 1600x900px

I again just quickly whipped this image up in Photoshop and I thought I might share it! Again i will eventually get around to creating a wallpaper pack to accommodate different screen resolutions, enjoy!

Click image for larger preview.

Click image for full screen preview

With the commercial realise of CS5 packs (Design Premium pack) being sold online at adobe for US$1,899.00 (or at Adobe Australia: AU$2,172.00) with Photoshop Extended just along (separate sale) costing a whopping US$999 (or at Adobe Australia: AU$1,168.00) is it really worth it?

Some people can’t justify paying for bits and bytes and with these massive figures could we all? Should Adobe do something about these rising price tags and these continues upgrades and offer free upgrades to excising customers? Instead of alienating them with upgrade after upgrade costing an arm and a leg.

Tell us what you think and drop in a comment.

Aaron Vanston

Other sizes:

1024-768
1280-800
1280-1024
1440-900
1680-1050
1900-1200

Aaron here back with another wallpaper pack for my viewers, just out of random inspiration I decided to make a lightning bolt background.

Enjoy!

Other sizes:

1024-768
1280-800
1280-1024
1440-900
1680-1050
1900-1200

Decided to make a wallpaper in the name of 2010, it’s very clean and simple and I hope you all enjoy (oh and I made multiple screen sizes that you guys requested)

Thanks,

Aaron

Other sizes:

1024-768
1280-800
1280-1024
1440-900
1680-1050
1900-1200