Learn how to create an abstract Vortex effect that looks great as a banner, or signature background. This effect is completely filter based, so no matter what your photoshop user level is you can learn something form this tutorial. Great for beginner ...

Learn how turn an existing Custom Shape into a cool looking graphic.

Create this strong electric colored theme header background.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, October 2006
This fun tutorial will show you how to create an Ultimate Tech Signature. Designers can benefit from a hot signature and this article takes you step-by-step through Photoshop to create your own original version.

Create this advanced glowing Tentacles effect.

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a great looking effect that can be used for web page header backgrounds, or even forum signature backgrounds. The steps to create this effect are very easy, however the final effect looks great when enhanced with a nice text effect, or a game render.

Make a fiery sun with just brushes.

Learn how to make a cool abstract hyperwire effect in photoshop!

Learn how to make an amazing sig using only filters.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, April 2005
From grey cloud formations to multi-colored swirls of light, this tutorial takes you through the conversion of a non-descript image into a cosmic 2D abstract.