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Add Text Behind a Subject with Realistic Shadows in Photoshop

Want to know how to make text appear behind a subject in Photoshop with convincing shadows? This quick guide covers the key steps. The process begins by placing text strategically behind your chosen image element…

Master Photoshop’s Pen Tool in 5 Minutes

The Pen Tool in Photoshop is a remarkably versatile asset. It has multiple uses, from making selections to taking backgrounds out of the picture and drawing custom shapes. It's truly a powerhouse within the program.…

4 levels of background blur in Photoshop, ultimate Blur background tutorial

Try these 4 levels of background blur in Photoshop There are many ways to do things in Photoshop! But they are not all equal. This isn’t just a fun challenge, its a very in depth…

Print Competition Results for April 2025

Congratulations to our winners from this month’s Print Night competition. Judge: Assigned Topic: Anything Railroad General Monochrome Assigned Topic

Print Competition Results for March 2025

Congratulations to our winners from this month’s Print Night competition. Judge: Assigned Topic: Close Up General Monochrome Assigned Topic

Print Competition Results for February 2025

Congratulations to our winners from this month’s Print Night competition. Judge: Assigned Topic: Odd Couples General Monochrome Assigned Topic

Digital Competition Results for April 2025

Congratulations to our winners from this month’s Digital Image Night competition. ** Judge: Thomas Robinson **** Assigned Topic: Something Starting with the Letter “P” ** COMPETITION REPLAY

Photoshop Roadmap Weekly #14

This week, Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV explores Photoshop’s latest AI upgrades—smarter, faster tools that boost creative workflows. New tutorials show you how to turn photos into paintings with Generative Fill, use Grady shading…