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Today, we will create a nice wallpaper using stock vectors, images and a bit of imagination. Along, we will also learn some photo retouching techniques, enhancement and changing the lighting source. Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate Completion time: 1-2 hours Tools: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3

Getting your design ready for print can sometimes be a challenging task. Clients usually demand a limited number of colors for their vectors and there are designers that have trouble cleaning up their work and find those tiny hair-sized strokes that add one more color.

In this tutorial we will create a glass effect on editable text using only blending modes. We will also work with gray tones, so the text will grab its colors from the background and adjustment layers. Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced Completion time: 2 hours Tools: Photoshop CS3

Today we will create a poster inspired by the all-known symbol, Ying and Yang. We will try to create the same balance from the sign in a more elaborate illustration. Difficulty: Intermediate Completion time: 1-2 hours

Today we will create a concept design based on the Ying-Yang symbol using stock photos and vectors. You will learn to manipulate pictures, skin retouching and body reconstruction, along with creating a concept design.

Today we will create a very interesting concept using an artistic nude and a couple of pink roses. You will learn to retouch photos, manipulate a single element to obtain a more complex result, make use of various adjustment layers, increase the depth of a picture and sharpen the image for a more clean look. Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced Completion time: 1-2 hours Tools: Adobe Photoshop CS3

Today we will create some really cool skin effects using stock vectors and a bit of imagination. Difficulty: Intermediate Completion time: 1-2 hours Tools: Adobe Photoshop CS3

In the previous post, I’ve explained how to properly draw the eye. Further, I will explain how to draw the nose easily from scratch and with not too much strain.

In the previous posts, I’ve explained how to draw the face, eye and nose. In this tutorial I will explain how to properly draw the lips, obtaining depth and volume.

In the previous post, I’ve showed how you can prepare a sketch for the facial proportions and what things you need to do in order to get things right. In this article I will explain how to properly draw the human eye based on anatomy.