Making patterns is pretty easy. You start with a blank canvas, make it the size you like, and just let your imagination run wild. What I usually start with is a 10x10 pixel canvas. I then zoom in to 1000%. This allows me to work pixel by pixel so I can make the design very detailed.

Here is how to load ready to use downloaded Custom Shape .csh files within Photoshop and ImageReady...

1. Create new file with 72 PPI and white background. 2. Select any shade of Brown as a foreground color. 3. Press Alt + Delete to fill foreground color. 4. Filter > Add Noise (Uniform, Monochromatic, 27) 5. Filter > Motion Blur (angle 0, distance 450 or experiment with more) ...

Pixel Background can be rather nice if you use the right colors and shapes. This tutorial will show you the technique you can apply to create nice pixel backgrounds.

Learn to create custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop using this tutorial.

There are lots of great background techniques around, many involving a huge number of layers and a variety of blending modes. Here’s a quick way to simulate one of those “looks”...

In this tutorial I'll show you how to make wood texture.

Here's a quick and easy way to create circular patterns. There are endless possibilaties on what could turn out, so give it a shot.

Ok it is expected that you have at least prior knowledge of where the brush tool is and how to select different brushes. You also need to have at least one brush pack installed. If you don't have this knowledge head over to my Installing Brushes tutorial.

In this tutorial, we'll be creating a texture that looks like a mud wall.