{"id":7190,"date":"2014-01-26T02:12:43","date_gmt":"2014-01-26T08:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/?p=7190"},"modified":"2014-01-26T03:13:38","modified_gmt":"2014-01-26T09:13:38","slug":"12-photoshop-tutorials-created-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/2014\/01\/26\/12-photoshop-tutorials-created-3\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in December"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/store.stuckincustoms.com\/tutorials\/art-of-photography?acc=c20ad4d76fe97759aa27a0c99bff6710&amp;bannerid=11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\" title=\"Discover the Art of Photography (250x250)\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/store.stuckincustoms.com\/js\/magestore\/affiliateplus\/banner.php?id=11&amp;account_id=27&amp;store_id=1\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" align=\"left\" \/><\/a>January is almost over so its time to post another monthly Photoshop tutorial collection. We are finally caught up with last year\u2019s monthly monthly Photoshop Tutorial collections.Next week I plan on posting for our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/2013\/01\/09\/133-photoshop-tutorials-created\/\">yearly best of collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/2014\/01\/05\/7-photoshop-tutorials-created\/\">previous collections<\/a>, we look for only the best Photoshop tutorials created each month. Not just a large collection of all the tutorials created during the month. There are plenty of other design sites doing that. At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/\">Evolutionary Designs<\/a>, we choose to share only articles that are helpful to our readers or just plain cool.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a Photoshop tutorial writer, start commenting on these articles so we can find your awesome tutorials, if they are what our readers are looking for, then we will share your articles. If you are looking for a place to create killer tutorials, we are excepting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/write-for-us\/\">guest writers<\/a> and staff writers to submit articles for publications. Please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> for details!<\/p>\n<h3>Photoshop Tutorials Created in December<\/h3>\n<p>December\u00a0 was a great month for Photoshop tutorials. There were a lot of beginner and intermediate level photo manipulation tutorials with a few more advanced tutorials created. Out of those created, I found 12 great tutorials for December. Check them out, give them a try, and let us know what you thought in the comment section.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note: Images used throughout this collection are previews from each tutorial. If you are the owner of these images or if you do not want your tutorial listed on any of our collections, please <\/strong><\/em><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong><\/em><em><strong> and we can remove them.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>CREATE \u201cTRAPPED IN THE TREES\u201d PHOTO MANIPULATION IN PHOTOSHOP<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"CREATE \u201cTRAPPED IN THE TREES\u201d PHOTO MANIPULATION IN PHOTOSHOP\" alt=\"CREATE \u201cTRAPPED IN THE TREES\u201d PHOTO MANIPULATION IN PHOTOSHOP\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/trapped-in-the-tree-tutorial.jpg?resize=600%2C343\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psdvault.com\/photo-effect\/create-trapped-trees-photo-manipulation-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\">tutorial<\/a>, I will show you the processes of creating this unique \u201cTrapped in the trees\u201d photo manipulation in Photoshop. The idea of this photo manipulation is to surround a face with tree trunks and branches and create a trapped effect. We will achieve this by utilising a few simple Photoshop techniques.\u201d <\/em>This is an intermediate tutorial, that will test your skills.<\/p>\n<h3>Create a Wonderful Midnight Photo Manipulation in Photoshop<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Create a Wonderful Midnight Photo Manipulation in Photoshop\" alt=\"Create a Wonderful Midnight Photo Manipulation in Photoshop\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/midnight-manipulation.png?resize=600%2C909\" width=\"600\" height=\"909\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLearn how to create this dreamy artwork by Fabrizio Panattoni! In this <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.photoshoptutorials.ws\/photoshop-tutorials\/photo-manipulation\/create-wonderful-midnight-photo-manipulation-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Photoshop tutorial<\/em><\/a><em>, Fabrizio will show you how to add broken glass, create a blue color tint, and finish it off with a dreamy glow.\u201d <\/em>This is an intermediate beginner level tutorial.<\/p>\n<h3>Create a Chilling Abstract Using Photos and Textures<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Create a Chilling Abstract Using Photos and Textures\" alt=\"Create a Chilling Abstract Using Photos and Textures\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/chilling-abstract-tutorial.png?resize=600%2C629\" width=\"600\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWant to create something creepy in Photoshop? Then try out this <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.photoshoptutorials.ws\/photoshop-tutorials\/photo-manipulation\/create-chilling-abstract-photos-textures\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial<\/em><\/a><em> by Jenny Le. In this tutorial, you\u2019ll learn how to create an abstract scene that features a creepy flaming tree-woman. You will learn various manipulation techniques such as creating lighting effects and applying textures.\u201d <\/em>This is an intermediate level tutorial<\/p>\n<h3>Create a Fiery City War Scene in Photoshop<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Create a Fiery City War Scene in Photoshop\" alt=\"Create a Fiery City War Scene in Photoshop\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/fiery-city-tutorial.png?resize=600%2C510\" width=\"600\" height=\"510\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLearn how to create this amazing photo manipulation by Andrea Garc\u00eda! This <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.photoshoptutorials.ws\/photoshop-tutorials\/photo-manipulation\/create-fiery-city-war-scene-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial<\/em><\/a><em> starts by compositing the city landscape using several stock photos then moves on to adding fire and flame. After that, you\u2019ll learn how to add a gas mask to a model and finish up with a warm color effect and a few additional details.\u201d <\/em>This is an intermediate tutorial.<\/p>\n<h5>The Grim Reapers Side Job<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"The Grim Reapers Side Job\" alt=\"The Grim Reapers Side Job\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/grim-reaper-side-job-tutorial.png?resize=600%2C428\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLearn how to create this eerie photo manipulation of the Grim Reaper\u2019s side job \u2013 mowing! This simple <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.photoshoptutorials.ws\/photoshop-tutorials\/photo-manipulation\/grim-reapers-side-job\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial<\/em><\/a><em> is great for beginner photo manipulators and will show you how to quickly combine photos, warp them into your scene, and add a cold blue color effect that eliminates all need for color matching.\u201d <\/em>This is an interesting tutorial that uses a lot of useful tools in Photoshop even though this is an intermediate tutorial, give it a try it.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Create a Breathtaking Medieval Manipulation with Realistic Deteriorated Flags<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"How to Create a Breathtaking Medieval Manipulation with Realistic Deteriorated Flags\" alt=\"How to Create a Breathtaking Medieval Manipulation with Realistic Deteriorated Flags\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/mideivel-photoshop-tutorial.png?resize=600%2C601\" width=\"600\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLearn how to create this windy <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.photoshoptutorials.ws\/photoshop-tutorials\/photo-manipulation\/create-breathtaking-medieval-manipulation-realistic-deteriorated-flags\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>photo manipulation<\/em><\/a><em> of a woman leaning on columns with deteriorated flags. You\u2019ll learn how to combine images, manipulate them to fir the windy scene, and work with lighting and shadows.\u201d <\/em>This is an intermediate tutorial.<\/p>\n<h3>The Ultimate Guide to Adjustment Layers \u2013 Channel Mixer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Adjustment Layers \u2013 Channel Mixer\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide to Adjustment Layers \u2013 Channel Mixer\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/channel_mixer_final.jpg?resize=600%2C357\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn this <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/tools-tips\/the-ultimate-guide-to-adjustment-layers-channel-mixer\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial<\/em><\/a><em>, we are going to learn how to create hand-tinted grayscale image effects with the Channel Mixer Adjustment Layer in Photoshop.\u201d <\/em>This a great video tutorial for beginners to help you get familiar with the adjustment layers.<\/p>\n<h3>10 Type Tools You Probably Aren\u2019t Using in Photoshop<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"10 Type Tools You Probably Aren\u2019t Using in Photoshop\" alt=\"10 Type Tools You Probably Aren\u2019t Using in Photoshop\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/top10_typography_final.jpg?resize=600%2C771\" width=\"600\" height=\"771\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAlthough Photoshop is mainly considered an image editing application, it also includes a lot of features to help you work with text. In this <a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/tools-tips\/10-type-tools-you-probably-arent-using-in-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\">tutorial<\/a>, we are going to focus on some of the lesser known type tools of Photoshop CC.\u201d <\/em>A great list of tools every beginner should know<em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Create a Mobile Weather App Interface in Photoshop<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Create a Mobile Weather App Interface in Photoshop\" alt=\"Create a Mobile Weather App Interface in Photoshop\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/weatherAppInterface0.jpg?resize=600%2C1065\" width=\"600\" height=\"1065\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMobile app design is one of the fastest growing fields in the design industry. In this <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/interface-tutorials\/mobile-weather-app-interface-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial<\/em><\/a><em>, we will show you how to design a mobile app design interface using many of the tools in Adobe Photoshop. We will begin by showing you how to set up a grid and create a simple background. We will then show you how to take advantage of the Snap to Grid feature and use basic masking and vector shapes to create a set of flat icons. Finally, we will use the Rectangle Tool, some text, and basic blending and aligning techniques to create the additional components of a weather app interface.\u201d <\/em>Cool little tutorial on how to create a weather app graphic.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Create a Dramatic Digital Painting in Photoshop<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"How to Create a Dramatic Digital Painting in Photoshop\" alt=\"How to Create a Dramatic Digital Painting in Photoshop\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/0928_Eagle_final.jpg?resize=600%2C317\" width=\"600\" height=\"317\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn this <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/illustration\/dramatic-digital-painting\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial,<\/em><\/a><em> I will take you through the process of creating a dramatic digital painting in Photoshop, and show you how to illustrate an eagle and falcon battling it out in the sky.\u201d This is a cool, but advanced tutorial. <\/em>This is a hard one, but it teaches you to paint in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<h3>10 Things You Need to Know About Masking in Photoshop<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"10 Things You Need to Know About Masking in Photoshop\" alt=\"10 Things You Need to Know About Masking in Photoshop\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/top10_masks_final.png?resize=600%2C404\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMasking is one of the most important techniques or skills to learn in Photoshop. In this <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/psd.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/tools-tips\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-masking-in-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>tutorial<\/em><\/a><em>, we will explain 10 things you need to know about masking in Photoshop to help you apply interesting and exciting effects to your images.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>Ten great tips you need to know about masking that every Photoshop user should know!<\/p>\n<h3>The Ultimate Guide to Adjustment Layers \u2013 Color Lookup and Photo Filter<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Adjustment Layers \u2013 Color Lookup and Photo Filter\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide to Adjustment Layers \u2013 Color Lookup and Photo Filter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evolutionarydesigns.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/lut_filter_final.jpg?resize=600%2C396\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January is almost over so its time to post another monthly Photoshop tutorial collection. 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