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Easy vector compositions Computer Arts newbie Darren Firth demonstrates the advantages of mixing up software packages and uses Flash, FreeHand and Photoshop to tackle the troublesome issues of picking colours and creating random shapes |
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Vivid colour effects Photoshop wizard Jort Braam combines abstract images with black and white photography, using gradients, blurs and Blending Modes to create a stunning composited image that’s bursting with colour and movement |
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Create a retro logo Get inspired by movie posters of the 70s to create an illustrative logo with a funky contemporary feel… |
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Texture 3D images – part one Derek Lea explains how to add textured surfaces and tactile elements to 3D renderings in Photoshop. The unique results will reveal a combination of the depth provided by 3D and the painterly freedom of working in 2D |
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Raster and vector collide Creating eye-catching imagery for print can be a balancing act between the two distinct worlds of computer-based design. Scott Hansen shows you how to get explosive results in Photoshop… |
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Painting with light Recreating the work of an old master, Chuck Anderson uses Photoshop brushes and glow tricks to create stunning light effects that look so real people are sure to look twice. Follow these steps and find out how it’s done |
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Find freedom with FreeHand As well as being a great vector drawing package, FreeHand is an excellent layout application – offering great freedom and flexibility with imported images and icons… |
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Trace and paint Use Adobe Illustrator CS2 to ink and colour a traditional comic-style drawing… |
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