Extracting an object from its background can be a tedious task, especially when dealing with hair. This tutorial, from WeGraphics, teaches you six different techniques on that could help you out.

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a water text effect using Photoshop CS5’s new Repoussé, in which you can create 3D objects directly in Photoshop.

This tutorial will show you how to combine stock images, filters, textures and other adjustments to create a 4-piece stardust composition.

Combining the power of some of Photoshop’s most basic tools can yield awesome results. The power of the pen tool, when mastered, can allow a designer to create nearly anything in their creative vision.

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a textured paper photo blog layout using various Photoshop techniques such as creating patterns, customizing brushes, layer masks and more.

In this tutorial, Paul from ForCG.com will show you how to create a vibrant and colorful abstract space artwork using Photoshop, Illustrator, and stock images.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to combine a hand-drawing with clever typography to create a nice desktop wallpaper.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to design an out of this world cosmic advertisement for a laptop/tablet style PC. These techniques can easily be applied for stock manipulation and advertising a variety of products, and you’ll learn some great tips for dealing with a variety of stock images and design situations.

In this tutorial, from Abduzeedo, you’ll learn how to create a digital bokeh effect with hexagons using brushes, patterns, filters and blend modes.

This tutorial will show you how to create an abstract image in Photoshop, combining various shapes, colors and techniques to achieve a creative result. You’ll not only learn the workflow for creating this image, but you’ll be walked through step by step so you can create a result of your own, and take away valuable tips and techniques to apply to future projects.