Creating a complex custom shape

Learn how to combine multiple custom shapes to create a brand new unique shape.

Learn how to draw a custom shape in photoshop.

Learn how to draw a custom shape in photoshop.

Unlike raster (pixel-based) objects, vector shapes can be scaled up to any size with absolutely no loss in quality. The ultimate goal of this tutorial is to show you how to make these custom shapes for Photoshop.

If you've arranged some text in Photoshop to use as a logo, there's no need to recreate the logo every time you need it when you can easily save your text and reuse it as a Custom Shape. Works great with copyright information, too!

Knowing all the metal effects & shiny plastic techniques in the world won't get you very far if you miss out on the basics.?One of the most basic skills you MUST pick up to be an effective interface designer is learning how to make complex shapes.

Complex Cutouts

Knowing all the metal effects & shiny plastic techniques in the world won't get you very far if you miss out on the basics.?One of the most basic skills you must pick up to be an effective interface designer is learning how to make complex shapes.

This tutorial will teach you how to create a skull shaped interface to use on a website or in any image.

Create this clustered circle effect.

The city and countryside of Chartres, France, are dominated by the magnificent cathedral.

Creating reflections. Part 4 in our mini series...

Learn a simple and versatile method of casting a shadow from any complex object in Adobe Photoshop. I find myself using this technique on a regular basis.

Creating a shadow for a complex object is a little more involved than the freehand shading we've done so far. In this section, we'll create a shadow for a more intricate object.

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create spiffy-looking complex geometric shapes using pre-defined Photoshop shapes. You'll get practise with the Direct Selection Tool, as well as different Transform properties!

This tutorial shows you how to take a shape in Photoshop and give it a three-dimensional effect.

Create a shape to catch the attention of your website users.

Design a pattern that suits your favorite shapes.

Learn how to create an attractive product logo using geometric shapes and an roughed-up text effect.