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Turn Photos into a Cartoon Effect Photoshop Tutorial

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you a cocktail of adjustments that mimic the outlines, colours, and shading of a digitally painted image automatically, without the need to trace, paint or draw by hand. This effect can be applied to any image to transform a real photograph into an illustrated cartoon graphic.

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Paper engineer Julia Yus's creations capture the child-like joy of pop-up books

Creative Boom

Paper engineer, graphic designer and illustrator Julia Yus recaptures the magic she felt when she first opened a pop-up book in her delightfully colourful and child-like creations. Do you remember opening a pop-up book for the first time? Once I am satisfied with the mockup, I disassemble it and scan the parts into Illustrator.

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Illustrator Luke McConkey's baller collaboration with Yatta is an animation slam dunk

Creative Boom

Animation studio Yatta has brought Liverpool illustrator Luke McConkey's work to life in Slam Dunk, a new animated short that blends 2D and 3D techniques. To transform Luke's illustrations into an animated short, Yatta began by choreographing the sequence in 3D.

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Video Tutorial: How to Create a Retro Superhero Comic Text Effect in Illustrator

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of creating a retro text effect, inspired by the title art for the Superman comic books. Old comic book titles feature some really simple but effective text styles, often incorporating faux-3D effects, bright colours, and thick black outlines.

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30 Best Free & Professional Photoshop Brushes

Just Creative

If you could look at the tools that a graphic designer uses daily like opening a toolbox, one of the biggest tools you’re likely to see is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a Swiss Army knife that helps graphic designers the tools they need to create amazing logos, designs, and branding for their clients. Learn More. Learn More.

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15 High-Res Watercolor Brushes for Adobe Photoshop

Just Creative

These days, some incredible artwork can be created with the right watercolor tools such as Photoshop from Adobe. With our list of the best high-resolution Watercolour Brushes, Brush Sets & Actions for Photoshop, you can start creating beautiful works of watercolor art in no time. Watercolor Photoshop Brush Set – $23.

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Maria Navarro Sanchez's artwork is a beautiful synthesis of illustration and design

Creative Boom

Multi-disciplined creative and globetrotter Maria Navarro Sanchez combines illustration and design to create stunning and empowering artwork. Based in the German city of Karlsruhe, illustrator and designer Maria Navarro Sanchez's career has been meandering. It has given me a more comprehensive and practical view of illustration.