Learn how to create a pixel avatar image for your social networks using my premium pixel Photoshop action. You can easily create pixelate or sprite effect using this cool 1-click action. You can create pixel art using photos, shapes, clipart, etc; works great for everything. You can also check out our other Photoshop actions both free and premium.

Learn how to create a realistic photo sketch in Photoshop using some simple filters; you cab create your own digital sketch drawing in just a few minutes. If you want an even faster method you can try my sketch Photoshop action; I hope you will enjoy this new tutorial and practice it on your own photos.

Learn how to create a realistic old photo effect in Photoshop using some simple Photoshop techniques. I've added an old photo frame using the Ripple Photoshop filter and I have also added a torn paper effect to make the photo look vintage. If you want to add a torn corner effect to your photos with just a single click you can try our premium Torn Corner Generator.

You can frame your photos in a creative wayt using a film strip template; in this quick tutorial I will create a film strip border for three images but you can add as many photos as you want. I will create the film using vector shapes so you have to know how to work with Photoshop shapes. I am planning to giveaway the PSD source file with film strip template in different variations so stay tune. Another alternative to create this film effect will be to use film strip brushes.

Learn how to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop using some simple filters and adjustments from this easy to follow tutorial. Your watercolor art is ready in just a minutes. Photoshop watercolor effect can be obtained in many ways and using different techniques. For example you can use watercolor brushes or splatter brushes instead of using watercolor textures.

Learn how to darken a photo using Photoshop adjustment layers and filters from this easy to follow tutorial. You can use this dark photo effect to transform your images into works of art. The effect can be applied with great results to portraits or people photography. I am thinking about making an action with this photo effect, that way you will avoid all those nasty steps. In fact all that matters is the customization you make for each adjustment layer.

To darken an image you have to reduce brightness but at the same time you have to adjust the contrast to obtain good looking results. The color tone is also an important aspect so set the colors, the saturation, add a photo filter and so on.

To create a Comic Book Effect in Photoshop we have to mix all sort of filters and blend them together to obtain that well known sketch effect. You can of course use a simple Graphic Pen Filter or a Halftone Pattern Filter, but if you want to obtain a more complex and realistic comic effect you have to use more than one Photoshop Filter.

And to complete the image we'll use Comic Brushes and/or add text using a Comic Font. The Old Paper Texture used in the final step helps us obtain that authentic vintage look.

Learn how to create a Photoshop stamp effect from this easy to follow tutorial. In just a few simple steps you can obtain a realistic mail stamp and also a stamped effect that can be applied to any image. I will use some Photoshop basics but also more advanced techniques like creating outlines with Work Path or adding effects with Filters.

If you want to skip some steps you can use stamp brushes instead of creating one from the scratch. As for the font used you can replace it with a free Photoshop stamp font. For all our registered users we giveaway the PSD file. I really hope you will find this tutorial useful enough to share it with your friends. And as a plus I will release a stamp action to help you create mail stamps even faster, so stay tune.