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When we talk about a famous brand, the first thing that comes to mind is its logo . The logo is the most essential component of any personal brand and also the hardest part to execute. A logo must be appropriate, aesthetically pleasing and a reflection of the company’s credibility. Furthermore, a logotype should be synonymous with the company or product it represents and should penetrate people’s minds as a selling agent. An amateurish logo design can more likely make your business fail for a number of reasons. http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/04/30/60-beautiful-logo-design-tutorials-and-resources/

60+ Beautiful Logo Design Tutorials And Resources

http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/inspiration/serge-birault-digital-paintings/ Today, we are featuring the work of Serge Birault . Birault is a French digital painter with a stunning portfolio. Most of Birault’s work features the same theme; sexy, naughty, wicked, and often armed women. Please take a moment to review some of Birault’s amazing work and enjoy!

The Incredible Digital Paintings of Serge Birault

http://sergebirault.blogspot.com/2010/08/rtfm.html Well, I've got a lot of demands for a hair and skin making-of ... that's my reply :) I tried (once again) to do a video tutorial but my computer is too slow, so I've done screenshots :/ Its not a very original or creative picture but at least you've got all the steps. It's 100% airbrushed picture (except for the hair). I used a very kitsch picture of Irina Sheik (I don't know who she is ^^') . I didn't use ref for the vinyl part. the hand belongs to my beloved one :) I don't have time to write all the explanations :p

RTFM

How to Create a Fantasy Atmosphere Style Car Ad

The initial concept was the creation of an ‘atmosphere’ – a background for the car. Using images and some painting techniques over that images I made a fantasy scene. This tutorial will explain some of those techniques and how various Photoshop tools work. Let’s get started! Final Image Preview Take a look at the image we’ll be creating. http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/photo-effects-tutorials/how-to-create-a-fantasy-atmosphere-style-car-ad/
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/drawing/how-to-create-a-virtual-auto-using-100-brush-techniques/ First of all I would like to thank my friend Pavaloi Lucian also known as Leeloo for working with me on this tutorial. This tutorial will be all about using the Brush Tool (B) and about knowing how and where to place lights, shadows and reflections. For creating this piece you will also need a photo of a car for reference. In this tutorial, we used a friends car as reference and photographed it.

How to Create a Virtual Auto Using 100% Brush Techniques

Self-initiated abstract art

Self-initiated work often means a lack of budget, but that doesn't mean it can't look good. It's all left up to your imagination and creativity. Advertisement http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/self-initiated-abstract-art

Create a Web App Admin User Interface in Photoshop

Web applications are popular due to the ubiquity of web browsers. The ability to update and maintain web applications without distributing and installing software on potentially thousands of client computers is a key reason for their popularity. A modern and easy to use Admin User Interface is the key to success of web applications. http://www.webappers.com/2009/07/05/create-a-web-app-admin-user-interface-in-photoshop/

Manipulate Smoke to Create Hyper-Real Images

http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/photo-effects-tutorials/manipulate-smoke-to-create-hyper-real-images/ Learn to apply the Warp Tool effectively and a few other tricks to make smoke look like a skull. This technique has a variety of outcomes and works well with water, clouds and a whole bunch of other stuff. This is probably more for intermediate users, as I guide you through the process well, but not every Warp Grid point handle move. Let’s get started! Final Image Preview
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/create-frozen-liquid-effects Some time ago, while working on an advertisement for a new bottled water, I was having problems trying to recreate the image with a 3D model. Advertisement <a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/fut.gb.arts/tutorials;kw=3D;kw=Illustration;kw=Illustrator;kw=Photoshop;tile=;sz=300x250;ord=2013033149?"

Create Frozen Liquid Effects

Make yourself an Amazing Typographic Portrait

The tutorial is made after receiving a reader’s request. As we know, typographic portrait art takes a huge amount of work. Here is a much simpler version I made, which hopes to give beginners an idea on how to start. http://10steps.sg/tutorials/photoshop/make-yourself-an-amazing-typographic-portrait/
This is a tutorial with a simple idea: to create an emotional photo manipulation. Following this tutorial, you will learn how to blend different images to make a dark atmospheric background, modify the dress of the model, apply makeup, paint hair, blend different objects in the background, and more – all to create a moody illustration. So, let’s start! Final Image Preview Take a look at the image we’ll be creating.

How to Create a Dark Emotional Photo Manipulation

In this tutorial, we’ll make a scene with flaming bombs pouring from the sky. This tut is made to show some down and dirty Photoshop tricks that beginners can quickly pick up. It also includes some relatively advanced techniques to help budding designers enhance their workflow. Let’s get started!

How to Create a Surreal Scene of Flying Bombs on Fire

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How To Create the Photo Manipulation “Brightness Tomorrows”

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a futuristic looking photo manipulation using some special tools, such as the Background Eraser Tool and how to blend pictures properly using Match Color Adjustments and Lighting Effects. So let’s start! Final Preview