10 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in August

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Its time once again for our Monthly Photoshop Tutorial Collection where we only share our favorite and what we feel are the most helpful Photoshop tutorials created each month or in the previous month.

The Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in August

August was another month of creation. There were so many Photoshop Tutorials created that I had a hard time limiting our monthly Photoshop round out to just ten articles. I have decided to share a list of ten photo manipulation tutorials that are a mix of beginner to advanced tutorials.

Design a Rusted Metal Face Manipulation with Abstract Falling Lines in PhotoshopRusted Metal Face Manipulation

“In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Design a Rusted Metal Face Manipulation with Abstract Falling Lines in Photoshop. The Aim of this tutorial is to cover some interesting techniques when it comes to applying textures to human skin, as well as creating simple abstract lines via the Warp Tool.” I consider this a more advanced tutorial simply because you have to mess with the hair when using the selection tool. But this is a photo manipulation and it doesn’t have to be perfect. So if you are comfortable with the selection, try it out anyways.

Create a Surreal Urban City Montage with Lightning Effect in PhotoshopCreate a Surreal Urban City Montage

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create a Surreal Urban City Montage with Lightning Effect in Photoshop . This is an intermediate level Photoshop tutorial so some steps can be a bit tricky, but why not have a try!” This is an intermediate tutorial.

Create an Abstract Floating Break-Apart Rock Circle in PhotoshopCreate an Abstract Floating Break-Apart Rock Circle in Photoshop

“In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create an Abstract Floating Rock Circle in Photoshop . This is a beginner-intermediate level Photoshop tutorial aiming to show you a few tricks to manipulate and combine objects together.” This is an intermediate tutorial.

Create a Photo Manipulation of an Angel Holding a TorchCreate a Photo Manipulation of an Angel Holding a Torch

“Learn how to create this theme about “Nature’s Last Stand” by Santhosh Koneru. This tutorial will show you a combination of Matte Painting and Surreal Photo-Manipulation techniques.” This is an intermediate tutorial.

How to Create an Underwater Abstract Art in PhotoshopHow to Create an Underwater Abstract Art in Photoshop

“Ever imagined how the underwater world could have a creative, abstract side to it? This tutorial will guide you step by step on how to bring colors and life to a simple piece of stock photo using photo manipulation techniques. You will learn how to turn pieces of photographs into your very own piece of art. The steps are simple and rather easy to follow, don’t be surprised at the technical simplicity behind this seemingly intricate piece.” This is an advanced beginner tutorial.

Create a Poster Inspired by the Movie “The Bourne Legacy”Create a Poster Inspired by the Movie “The Bourne Legacy”

“Create a poster with a stripe pattern mask like the movie poster for The Bourne Legacy in Photoshop CS6. This is an easy tutorial suitable for beginners and will show you how to create this poster using only non-destructive editing techniques.” This is a beginner level tutorial.

How to Create an Emotional Photo Manipulation of an AngelHow to Create an Emotional Photo Manipulation of an Angel

“Learn how to use Photoshop to create this emotional photo manipulation. You will learn techniques such as creating smooth skin, creating a soft blue color tone, adding floating feathers, and more.” This is a beginner level tutorial.

Create an Artistic Photo Manipulation of a Girl in a Red FieldCreate an Artistic Photo Manipulation of a Girl in a Red Field

“Learn how to create this artistic photo manipulation using a combination of stock photos. This tutorial will show you techniques for combining images and create a grunge-style fire.” This is a beginner level tutorial.

Create a Trendy Retro Cityscape Design in PhotoshopCreate a Trendy Retro Cityscape Design in Photoshop

“Follow this step by step Photoshop tutorial to create a cool cityscape poster design with the trendy retro style and effects that are so popular at the moment. We’ll use a range of texture resources and Photoshop techniques to give the design an aged and distressed appearance and send it back in time a few decades.” This is a beginner level tutorial.

Create a Horror Movie-Themed Photo Composition in PhotoshopCreate a Horror Movie-Themed Photo Composition in Photoshop

“Creating a horror movie-themed photo composition in Photoshop can be a lot of fun. Choosing the right photos is an important step in the process, but it is also important to blend those photos together in a realistic and believable way. In this tutorial we will show you how to do this using the appropriate light balance, use of midtones, depth of field, blending, and more.” This is an advanced tutorial.

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