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Photoshop Roadmap Weekly #19

Welcome back, and thanks to all the new subscribers who joined us this week—great to have you here. This is the issue #19 of Photoshop Roadmap Weekly — a curated mix of standout Photoshop tutorials,…

Photoshop Brush Arsenal: 5000 Premium Brushes in One Pack

This extensive bundle offers 5000 Photoshop brushes, providing a comprehensive resource for various design tasks. It aims to streamline workflows by offering a wide range of assets, suitable for both new projects and refining existing…

Create Abstract Artwork with Tekniq Photoshop Action

The Tekniq Photoshop Action simplifies the creation of abstract artwork from photographs. This tool allows users to transform images with minimal effort, requiring only a few clicks after loading the necessary files into Adobe Photoshop…

Aperty: The Portrait Editor That Actually Understands Faces

Portrait editing has a problem. You can spend hours perfecting skin texture, removing blemishes, and adjusting facial features—only to end up with results that look artificial or overdone. Traditional tools treat every pixel the same…

10 Critical Photoshop Mistakes You Must Stop Making (2025 updated).

We all love to laugh at other people's mistakes, especially while looking at those hilarious Photoshop Fails. But when are you going to fix your own mistakes? Even those so-called experts make mistakes sometimes. So,…

How to Create a Torn Paper Portrait Effect in Photoshop

Torn paper portraits create dramatic visual storytelling by revealing layers of meaning beneath the surface. This artistic technique transforms ordinary portraits into compelling compositions that suggest hidden depths, contrasts, or dual perspectives. The effect works…

Create Fire Text with Motion Blur and Gradients in Photoshop

Fire text effects bring raw energy and dynamic movement to any design project. The combination of motion blur and colorful gradients creates the illusion of blazing flames trailing behind text, perfect for logos, posters, and…

How to Remove White or Black Backgrounds Using Blend If in Photoshop

When standard selection tools fail to cleanly remove backgrounds from logos, icons, or graphics, you need a different approach. White edges, missed details, and poor selections can ruin what should be a simple task. The…