I am John aka PSDDude the owner and also a regular author here at psd-dude.com. I am a freelancer trying to make a living out of my design skills. I'm really passionate about so many design related areas, always wanting to learn new techniques and get in touch with other artists. I love to write Photoshop tuts and get in touch with amazing digital artists!
I've been a graphic designer and programmer for over 20 years. I started publishing online tutorials back in 2005.
I'm a trained computer science professional and my main qualifications are in programming. I've been a web developer since 2003. My main area of expertise is Java, but as a web developer I've had to be proficient in HTML, CSS, JS as well. In 2005 I started gaining an interest in graphic design, and especially in Photoshop.
I started by reading online tutorials about Photoshop. Back then there weren't that many. That's how I got the idea of writing my own tutorials for Photoshop. With the photo manipulation techniques I learned on my own, I started creating digital paintings and digital collages which I published here on this blog.
As time went on, my Photoshop skills grew and I started creating various utilities for Photoshop like brushes, patterns and Photoshop actions.
I had shared most of my Photoshop work for free, and I still do. But, in around 2011 I started publishing commercial items on GraphicRiver.
I'm glad to say that my items are greatly appreciated climbing into the top 10 authors on GraphicRiver. I received over 1,100 reviews for my Photoshop items with a rating of over 4.5 stars out of 5.
In 2016 I joined the Envato Tuts+ team of Photoshop tutorial authors. The requirements for writing for such a prestigious outlet meant a big improvement in my tutorial writing skills.
This was yet another confirmation for me that my Photoshop skills are valuable and really help Photoshop beginners and advanced graphic designers as well.
If I were to describe my design philosophy I would probably say that it is guided by a passion for creating beautiful and meaningful work that inspires, informs, and delights.
My goal is to established myself as a respected voice in the world of graphic design and Photoshop tutorials. I am a strong believer that doing is learning and even failing is learning too.
If you want to get in touch, here's how you can reach me:
Learn how to curve, bend, and warp text in PowerPoint using Text Effects - Transform. Step-by-step guide with tips, styles (Arch, Circle, Wave), and alternatives like Google Slides, MockoFun, and Photoshop for professional text design.
Wondering how to create a meme by yourself? The most simple way to make memes is to use a meme generator. The MockoFun online meme maker is free, simple, accessible and it doesn't require advanced design skills.
Learn how to easily curve text in Google Slides with our detailed, up-to-date tutorial. Perfect for creating eye-catching presentations. Get started now!
Learn how to create a shiny gold Photoshop text using layer styles. You can use this gold Photoshop style to make different text effects that look like gold and diamonds jewelry.
Learn how to curve text in Photoshop from this tutorial for beginners. In this Photoshop lesson you will learn useful tips to make curve text in Photoshop. You will be able to make Photoshop curved text, Photoshop circle text and also Photoshop warp text.
Designing an event poster might seem tricky, but it's not! This simple guide will help you make a cool poster, especially if you're new to it. First, think about what your event is about and who you want to tell about it. Then, decide how big your poster should be and which way it should go. Make sure the most important stuff, like the event name and date, stands out with big letters and bright colors. Use good fonts, add nice pictures, and pick colors that fit your event.
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.
In this video tutorial I will show you how to make vintage old photo effects online using the MockoFun vintage photo editor
Learn how to create a an old parchment that looks like a page out of Leonardo Da Vinci's Codex. As you probably know the Renaissance master kept several books with sketches ranging from mechanical inventions to art studies to anatomical studies.
Da Vinci Photoshop sketch effect looks like it's hand drawn using ink, making it look like an old and ruffled piece of paper. You can also try the Photoshop action that creates this look in just a few seconds.
Learn how to make a swirl in Photoshop from this easy to follow tutorial. So, you need to create a spiral in Photoshop and you don't want to use a pre-made swirl brush or a swirl shape. To be honest swirl custom shapes are hard to make and for that reason there are not to many swirl shapes available for free on the internet.
You can create your own swirl in Photoshop from scratch and the good news is that it can be made in just 5 minutes. In this tutorial I you will find the basic steps on how to create a swirl in Photoshop using different types of gradients and the Distort Twirl Filter. Sounds good? Let's start!