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Folk Garden: 8 Free Decorative Abstract Folk Backgrounds

Folk Garden is a collection of symbolic AI-generated abstract background papers inspired by folk-style decoration and handcrafted design. Each piece features simplified floral and geometric motifs, framed panels, and rhythmic compositions, brought together with warm…

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New This Week in Photoshop Roadmap — Feb 4, 2026

This week’s Photoshop Roadmap roundup focuses on faster workflows and cleaner results. The tutorials cover practical edits like creating glow motion effects with gradient maps, changing object colors using Hue/Saturation, and using reference images to…

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How to Change Object Colors in Photoshop Using Hue/Saturation

Changing the color of specific objects in your photos requires precision and the right technique. The key is creating an accurate selection and using a targeted adjustment layer that affects only your chosen subject while…

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Create a Distorted Wave Glitch Effect in Photoshop

Digital distortion effects transform ordinary portraits into striking visual art by warping reality through deliberate technical manipulation. This technique uses multiple wave filters layered together to create increasingly complex distortions, while selective masking preserves important…

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Photoshop January 2026 Update: 5 New Features Including Grain and Clarity Adjustment Layers

Photoshop's January 2026 update brings five significant features that streamline common editing tasks. The highlight is new adjustment layers for grain and clarity effects, eliminating the need to work in Camera Raw for these adjustments.…

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How to Create Glow Motion Effects with Gradient Maps in Photoshop

Motion blur combined with colorful gradients creates striking visual effects that transform ordinary photos into dynamic, cinematic images. This technique uses gradient maps to automatically color light and dark values, producing flowing color transitions that…

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How to Use Reference Images with Generative Fill in Photoshop

Reference images revolutionize how Generative Fill works, letting you guide AI with actual photos instead of text prompts. This feature enables precise clothing swaps, object replacements, and realistic additions by showing the AI exactly what…

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How to Remove Eye Bags Using Dodge and Burn in Photoshop

Eye bags can dramatically age a portrait, making subjects appear tired or unhealthy. Traditional removal methods often destroy skin texture or create unnatural results that look obviously retouched. This professional dodge and burn technique removes…

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