Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 49,430 • Author: Ovidiua2003
Comment: Thermoptic camouflage has been a popular component of sci-fi ever since it was first shown by the 'Predator'. Whilst modern interpretations may seem complex, it is very simple to duplicate this effect for single-frame images using only Photoshop and a little filtering know-how.

Difficulty: Newbie • Clicks: 36,963 • Author: Jacorre
Comment: Using the pixel stretch technique and polar coordinates, you can create interesting pixel swirls. This neat little effect that can be used with any picture & in any project, and it only takes a few quick steps!

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 66,696 • Author: Andantonius
Comment: You can add flames into any image, but the realism can be shattered if you neglect whisps of smoke coming from the fuel source. This tutorial details a very simple method to create funky realistic smoke from scratch using very basic Photoshop tools.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 162,923 • Author: Beethoven
Comment: This tutorial details the usage of a very fun Adobe Photoshop plugin-in, Sinedots, and shows how you can use the power of mathematics to create some pretty darned nifty abstract graphics - useful for forum signatures and psychedelic imagery.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 191,788 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: The aim of this tutorial is to describe a simple method to create grunge brushes, and to detail how these brushes can be used to reproduce realism in our rubber-stamped logos.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 94,848 • Author: Andantonius
Comment: Flame effect tutorials abound on the internet, but most of them are quite fiddly and take forever. You can, however, break the mould with this simple tutorial that takes under 10 minutes to complete and can be applied to anything. And hey... the results look pretty darned realistic too! ;)

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 123,987 • Author: Ramseus
Comment: Give your signatures a little bling with this highly-detained animated shine. It may look difficult from the outset, but with both Photoshop & Imageready at your disposal, you'll be amazed just how quickly you can create this cool effect!

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 83,655 • Author: Andantonius
Comment: Calling down destruction on your foes has never been simpler with this easy-to-create Ion Beam! If destruction is not your thing, then it also looks rather excellent in abstract artworks.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 102,968 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: The 'Pop Art' craze may have been over for decades, but that shouldn't stop you sprucing up your artwork with bold and exciting effects. This tutorial details a simple method for creating halftone dots, great for highlighting text and graphical objects.

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 91,563 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: When it comes to impact and relative simplicity, it is very hard to beat a skilfully composed starburst effect. Used by the advertising industry, they are surprisingly eye-catching, and can make totally mundane objects appear much more enticing.

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 87,378 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: When it comes to abstract creation, Photoshop can add enviable depth and undeniable complexity to an image.Use my simple technique to create exceedingly detailed wire frames using little more than default Photoshop tools.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 146,829 • Author: Joe
Comment: Sometimes a single effect can produce production-quality graphics all by itself. The aim of this tutorial is to show you a remarkably simple way of creating energy swirls using a single technique, and then extrapolate the method to create a visually stunning masterpiece.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 181,892 • Author: Malboroman
Comment: If you are designing 3D abstracts, then chances are that this effect is just what you need to add a little bit of extra pizzazz to your work. Best of all, its simple to create and extremely versatile.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 86,048 • Author: 5-0
Comment: Abstracts are great - they don't have to resemble anything specific, nor do anything constructive, other than sit and look cool. In this tutorial we describe how to make simple swirls using only the default PS tools.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 65,406 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: One of the most powerful yet underused additions to Photoshop in recent years is the Liquify filter. With a few flicks of your wrist you can use the filter's special tools to create convincing abstracts and plasma effects in record-breaking times.