Part 3:Building Visual Components

Not all Photoshop projects start with a stunning stock image or a professional photo shoot. You can create amazing visuals with just the tools and features within the application. This part looks at techniques for creating impactful type effects and custom backdrops with patterns and textures. Finally, by mastering the immense power of Photoshop brushes, you’ll complete artwork with your own custom brush tips to create snowflakes, retouch hair, and leverage sampled real brush strokes to create a portrait.

This part has the following chapters:

• Chapter 8, Bringing Typography to Life with Effects and Styling
• Chapter 9, Creating Textures, Patterns, and Backdrops
• Chapter 10, Creating and Applying Brushes