1. Open a new canvas, size 500x500 or any size you feel suitable
2. Select the gradient button on the tool box window.
3. Select the bog standard back gradient into white (you can experiment with different gradients later as they give differing effects)...

1. New Document (500x500) Fill it with Black. And position two lens flares in the following positions (Filter > Render > Lens Flare) (Use default lens flare settings)
2. Now, go "Filter > Sketch > Chrome" (Detail: 10 | Smoothness: 4)
3. Now, press "Ctrl+I" to invert the colors.

1. Here's simple 'Style' applied to an Ellipse Shape. Applying a knockout to the center and using a Satin Layer Style makes for this neat object.
2. Start off with a new document (mine 341x313) , next hit the 'D' key on your keyboard to set the foreground to 'Black'...

In this tutorial l will show you a technique used to create a realistic looking star-field with an exploding red giant. This effect is extremely easy to create and looks great for a desktop background, or a signature.

Create new 500x500px transparent document.
Filter->Render->Clouds
Filter->Blur->Motion Blur, use these settings: Angle: 0 Distance: 999
Filter->Stylize->Find Edges
Duplicate layer...

This is my interpretation of a space scene. The fun part about working with a space scene, is that you can let your imagination go crazy. Please use this tutorial as a guide, but don't feel limited by it. It's by experimenting and playing with your own techniques that you'll learn the most, and c...

1. Create a new image (File > New or Ctrl+N):
2. Create a new layer (Layer > New > Layer or Shift+Ctrl+N).
3. Press D on your keyboard to reset your colors.

Create this strong electric colored theme header background.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 is an exciting new release, and after working with it for a while, you realize just how comprehensive and deep of an upgrade it really is. Not only are there several great new features but there are significant improvements to existing features, as well.

This photoshop tutorial website has free lesson instructions to draw or design a cool looking splashed water or mosaic tile sort of background image.