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Create a Classic Retro CRT Monitor Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV, you'll learn how to achieve the nostalgic aesthetic of vintage graphics or text resembling a classic "P1" monochrome CRT monitor. Geller walks you through…

Turn Anything into Realistic 3D with Photoshop and Firefly

Explore the exciting world of transforming 2D graphics into stunningly realistic 3D images using Photoshop and Adobe Firefly. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to turn shapes, text, and images into captivating three-dimensional…

Color Explosion: 22 Free Colorful High Resolution Patterns

“Color Explosion” is a collection of 22 1000 x 1000 PNG pattern tiles that showcase a bold, vivid, and dynamic illustration style. These patterns are crafted for designers, artists, and creators who love working with…

Wireless Tethering into Lightroom for Sony Users

You have to jump through a few hoops to make it happen, but it sounds like it works pretty well once it’s up and running. All the details (and how to set it all up)…

Mineral Elegance: A Macro Journey Through Crystals, Stones, and Craftsmanship Created with Adobe Firefly

In visual art, the fusion of natural beauty and human craftsmanship has long been a profound source of inspiration. Whether it is the intricate designs of a finely cut gemstone or the raw allure of…

Mineral Splendor: A Macro Journey Through Crystals, Stones, and Craftsmanship Created with Adobe Firefly

What To Do If Lightroom Won’t Launch

This is a great tip (and one I did not know) from Adobe’s own Rikk Flohr who posted this as a comment here on my post about how to find Lightroom’s hidden “Reset Preferences” button.…

Photoshop Roadmap Weekly #7

This week’s digest is packed with must-see tutorials, stunning inspiration, and festive freebies to fuel your creative projects. Start with the editor's pick, Unlocking the Power of Layer Masks in Photoshop, a game-changer for beginners…