{"id":2816,"date":"2011-04-29T17:27:36","date_gmt":"2011-04-29T23:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/2011\/04\/29\/11-of-the-best-photoshop-tutorials-created-in-april\/"},"modified":"2011-04-30T22:05:46","modified_gmt":"2011-05-01T04:05:46","slug":"11-of-the-best-photoshop-tutorials-created-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/2011\/04\/29\/11-of-the-best-photoshop-tutorials-created-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"11 of the Best PhotoShop Tutorials Created in April"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the end of the month and there are some new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/2011\/03\/31\/11-of-the-best-photoshop-tutorials-created-in-march\/\">Photoshop<\/a> Tutorials available to try out. There are plenty of design sites sharing monthly Photoshop lists, so instead of share everything created each month like everyone else, I thought I would share some of my favorites and ones that will be more useful for everyday users and those interested in learning <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop\/photoshop\/whatisphotoshop\/\">Photoshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This month\u2019s tutorials were good ones, but a lot of them were related to Easter and not so much on general tutorials. So I have compiled a list of my favorite tutorials that were created in April. All tutorials are for beginners through advanced. But most of these tutorials could be done at any level of knowledge of Photoshop. These tutorials include a few beginner level touch up tutorials, PSD theme tutorial, and the rest are photo manipulation\u00a0 tutorials.<\/p>\n<p>If you are designer or Photoshop junkie and you like to create tutorials, we are always looking for tutorials and are looking for designers to write for us and share their work with us. If you know of any great sites for Photoshop tutorials, please comment and let us know. We are currently compiling a list of our favorite Photoshop Tutorial sites.<\/p>\n<h2>Create A Light Effect Photo Manipulation Using Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_result.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_result_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C253\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"253\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.psdeluxe.com\/tutorials\/special-effects-tutorials\/light-effect-photomanipulation-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lightning Photo Manipulation Photoshop tutorial<\/a> is a tutorial on how to create lighting using blending modes, stock images, and other methods to teach us how to use different tools and tools and tips create lighting effects. This tutorial is for intermediate users.<\/p>\n<h2>Be Smart and Use Smart Objects \u2013 Basix<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_18_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C267\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"267\" \/>This tutorial is about <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/tools-tips\/smart-objects\/\" target=\"_blank\">smart objects<\/a> and how to use them. The tutorial is designed for new users and everyone using photoshop should understand smart objects.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do I Need to Retouch Portraits?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_17.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_17_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C270\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a> Another <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/photo-effects-tutorials\/photo-retouching-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Photoshop fundamentals tutorial<\/a>. This tutorial is shows how to use Red-eye removal tool, Healing brushes, the Mixer Brush tool, and how to use them to retouch your photographs.<\/p>\n<h2>Create a Stylish High Contrast Portrait<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/thumb2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/thumb2_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C238\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a> This type of portrait was popular in the 80s and is starting to become popular again. In this <a href=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" target=\"_blank\">tutorial<\/a>, Javier teaches us how easy it is to create this look. This is a beginner tutorial.<\/p>\n<h2>Typography From Scratch in Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_small.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_small_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C258\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"258\" \/><\/a> This a premium tutorial from PSDTuts. you still can view the tutorial but the source files are available to premium members. This tutorial is <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/text-effects-tutorials\/light-painted-typography\/\" target=\"_blank\">great typography tutorial<\/a> for advanced users.<\/p>\n<h2>Stylish Metallic Button in Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/metallicbuttontut.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"metallic-button-tut\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/metallicbuttontut_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C252\" border=\"0\" alt=\"metallic-button-tut\" width=\"619\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a>Learn <a href=\"http:\/\/abduzeedo.com\/stylish-metallic-button-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\">how to create a nice metallic button<\/a> using Layer Styles in Photoshop. This is short tutorial and does not take to long to complete. The tutorial is designed for beginners and intermediate<\/p>\n<h2>Create an Open Book Icon In Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/FINAL.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/FINAL_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C270\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a>Purchasing icon sets can be expensive. What people do not understand is that it takes a lot time creating icons. Even the basic and simple designs can take several hours to design and that is why they are so expensive. If you can\u2019t find that perfect icon and it isn\u2019t in your budget to have one created, then why not create your own. This tutorial will teach you how to make a book icon. You can take what you learn here and create other icons with a little training and practice. The \u201cHow to <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/icon-design\/book-icon-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Create a Book Icon in Photoshop<\/a>\u201d tutorial is designed for intermediate users and takes about two hours to complete.<\/p>\n<h2>A Clone Stamp Tool for Everyone \u2013 Basix<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_16_thumb.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_16_thumb.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2809\" title=\"final_16_thumb.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_16_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C239\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_16_thumb.jpg?w=619 619w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_16_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C115 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final_16_thumb.jpg?resize=150%2C57 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Almost every day I use Photoshop to retouch a photo, to correct color issues, or to remove objects from an image. One of my favorite tools is the clone stamp tool. I spend a good part of a project removing objects from an image, and I can\u2019t count how many times this tool has help me out. This video shows <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/tools-tips\/clone-stamp-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">how to use the clone stamp tool<\/a> and the tutorial is for beginners.<\/p>\n<h2>The Making of Liquid Soul \u2013 PSD Premium Tutorial<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final2_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C256\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a>This is premium tutorial by PSDTuts.net and I normally do not share these here, but it does deserve mention. It is a <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/photo-effects-tutorials\/liquid-soul-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\">great manipulation tutorial<\/a> and if you have a premium account with PSDTuts, then its worth checking out. This tutorial is for advanced users.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn How To Design Splendid Dark Grunge Portfolio<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/dark_grunge_portfolio.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/dark_grunge_portfolio_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C241\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to create a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psdeluxe.com\/tutorials\/web-layouts-tutorials\/design-dark-grunge-portfolio-template\/\" target=\"_blank\">dark grunge style portfolio<\/a> using stock images and textures. This tutorial is for advanced users.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Create a Flaming Photo Manipulation<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final3.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin: 10px auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/final3_thumb.jpg?resize=619%2C245\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best Photoshop tutorials created in April.\" width=\"619\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This tutorial is another image manipulation tutorial.\u00a0 The main tools used in this project is the brush and warp tools. This is an advanced tutorial and will take about 2 hours to complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the end of the month and there are some new Photoshop Tutorials available to try out. 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