Photoshop Creative No. 168

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erlingur.einarsson@futurenet.com The Pen Tool is definitely one of the most useful features in Photoshop. It’s a tool that offers users incredible precision, and that makes it perfect for selecting objects and sketching out shapes. Ultimately though, it’s designed for drawing, and the Pen Tool has actually changed the way we think about digital illustration. Our feature this issue introduces you to this formidable weapon of Photoshop, and how you can wield it in any project. We’re also especially proud of our tutorials this issue. Learn to sketch from photos, make stunning, detailed photocompositions, create isometric art and even incorporate Lightroom into your wildlife photo edits. Also, make sure to check out our expert reviews, insightful interviews and beautiful galleries. We hope you enjoy the issue! Free step-by-step tutorials online photoshopcreative.co.uk Join thousands of like-minded…

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readers’ challenge

We challenged you... In issue 166, we challenged you to get creative with the set theme of History. You were allowed to create whatever you wanted, so long as it incorporated the theme somehow. Pamela Woerst History Books All of the pictures used for this image are from Unsplash. A mix of masks, blend modes and selection tools were used to create this picture. This issue’s challenge... Think you can do better? Prove it! Next issue, the theme is Adventure. We don’t mind how you work it into your image, just be as creative as you possibly can! Head to facebook.com/PhotoshopCreative/and simply hit the Challenge link. Closing date: 16/8/18. THE PRIZE… Skylum Luminar This issue, one lucky winner will receive Skylum Luminar as their prize! Luminar is a powerful photo-editing tool that can be used on Mac and PC, with…

trending images

There’s nothing more inspiring than surfing the internet and seeing what other artists are creating, and we encourage you to do so. Here are some of our favourite pictures that caught our attention recently, from some of the world’s most exciting artists and designers. Muhammed Sajid www.behance.net/muhammedsajid I used Photoshop for this, to create a kind of bristle effect and shading for the illustrations. First I created all the layers and then masked every layer; I gave some depth by using the round soft edge brush with the Dissolve blend mode. Viewed over 9,000 times online, this is part of a project called Home. Muhammed’s clear eye for detail, shape and space is what makes his pieces so well realised, and this is a particular highlight of his work. Mirko Càmia http://www.mirkocamia.com/ London is part of a…

readers’ images

Charli Edwards Image of the issue This composite was one of a series I have been working on; the theme is a mix of elemental and opposites. This is one half of a set playing on opposites, so where this one features nature, lush vegetation, seduction and beauty, its sister piece will feature the exact opposite. Nirmalya Sengupta I turned this image to black and white using Channel Mixer, removed noise and retouched it. I then applied a paint effect using some splash brushes and added a gradient map, before I worked on the typography. Maurício Xavier This art was created using a mixture of 3D, digital painting and manipulation of images. I used many references from many horror films and science fiction films to get the result. Bandula Samarasekera Once I chose the elements, I adjusted each…

become an illustrator with the pen tool

The Pen Tool is definitely one of the most useful features in Photoshop. It’s a tool that offers users incredible precision, and that makes it perfect for selecting objects and sketching out shapes. Ultimately though, it’s designed for drawing, and the Pen Tool has actually changed the way we think about digital illustration. Over the next few pages, we’re going to be asking some of our experts not just how they use the Pen to illustrate, but what they like to create. We’re going to discover all the secrets of what makes a top illustrator and how the Pen Tool can help you to create amazing digital artwork. Some of these projects will give you tips on how to use the Pen, but some of them just might give you inspiration…