The aim of this tutorial is to detail 'vector masks', a handy Photoshop feature which allows you to 'cut out' objects from their background, but without any actual loss to the original source picture. The major advantages to this method will quickly become apparent, and soon you will wonder how on earth you ever coped with the traditional 'eraser' technique.

Unlike their solid counterparts, planetary rings need to have a granular, almost ethereal look that is hard to recreate. The aim of this tutorial is to detail an amazingly simple way of making these asteroid-filled rings in Photoshop. The quality and speed of the results will simply amaze you...

If you are designing 3D abstracts, then chances are that this effect is just what you need to add a little bit of extra pizzazz to your work. Best of all, its simple to create and extremely versatile.

When it comes to abstract creation, Photoshop can add enviable depth and undeniable complexity to an image. In this tutorial will describe a simple technique to create exceedingly detailed wire frames using little more than default Photoshop tools and a basic knowledge of Photoshop tools.

Finding metal tutorials on the internet has never been a problem. Almost all of them, however, lack the worn and dented look present in real life metals. This tutorial provides a very simple way to create more realistic metals using only a few default plug-ins and the dodge/burn tools.

Textures are created for a wide variety of different reasons - sometimes to add detail to 3D rendered scenes, and other times just to look cool & impress your friends.

Ever since we first learned how to make it in the stone age, mankind has had a profound fascination with fire. Now you too can set Photoshop ablaze with the power and beauty of fire by following this animated 9 step tutorial. Just remember to play safely, and not singe your fingers!

This advanced tutorial explains one way of creating cartoon characters in Photoshop using nothing but the default tools, lots of patience, and a few gallons of coffee. Explained in detail from initial scanning to final detailing, this 5 page tutorial can make a master cartoonist out of anyone!

Create fast and effortless yet very unique tribal art in this tutorial.

Create a abstract background with a few simple filters and a blending change.

This tutorial teaches you how to add movement to an object as its going through the air.

Create a shooting star field in a few simple steps.

Create a nice effect to use on forum signatures and banners.

Make this model half cat/half woman as we look into masking and photo manipulation

Change your boring old car to a spivvy coloured ride with the pen tool!