Part 3

Creating “Art” in Photoshop

IN THIS PART …

Combine images or parts of images to create composites and complex imagery.

Move beyond pixels and start adding vector shapes to your artwork.

Get control over the individual paths and anchor points in your vector shapes.

Add layer styles, including bevels and drop shadows, to your layers.

Tap out your message with Photoshop’s powerful type capabilities.

Bring out your inner Picasso or Rembrandt with Photoshop’s powerful painting tools.

Understand the concept of “filters,” and see which ones you’ll use regularly and which ones probably not at all.

Take a walk through the Filter Gallery for some outstanding creative opportunities.