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Would you like to learn the art of photo manipulation, but don't know where to start? Check out our Tutorial Index, which lists all articles in order from Beginner to Advanced:

SurrealPSD Tutorial Index

The Reality of Freelance Title PostWhen I was 15, I had literally no idea what I was doing. I knew I loved digital art and I knew I wanted to create it for other people – it was here that my freelance journey began. (more…)

Kiren’s Digital Scream: April 2013

06May

April2013The biggest obstacle an artist must face in their career is themselves. (more…)

Fantasy Lighting – Expert Tips

09Apr

Fantasy Lighting Photoshop Tips Title PostIm a bit of a specialist, I can handle complex mechanical works or sultry ‘vogue-ish’ pin-ups – but Ive never been too hot at ‘ethereal’ lighting. Vibrant light is a huge part of Fantasy photomanipulation art, so I thought I’d bring in some experts to provide the lowdown on deep hue lighting. (more…)

Kiren’s Digital Scream: March 2013

01Apr

March 2013Being able to take a rough concept and bring it to life in Photoshop is an amazing thing. (more…)

Student Feature 2012 – 2013

30Mar

Student Feature 2012-2013 Title PostLecturing at Canterbury Christchurch University (Broadstairs Campus, Canterbury Campus) is by far the greatest ‘day-job’ I’ve ever had. I teach a number of different modules, however it’s the ‘Advanced Photoshop’ lectures where we seriously refine our creative practice. Featured here is a selection of works by students I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year. (more…)

Photoshop Body Paint Tutorial

26Mar

Photoshop Body Paint Tutorial Title PostIm pleased to announce the start of a new ‘Fantasy’ season here at SurrealPSD, focusing on more lighthearted photomanipulation techniques. We can’t be macabre all the time!! (more…)

Bosslogic .PSD Download

11Mar

Bosslogic PSD TitlepostBosslogic, Photoshop Jedi and friend of SurrealPSD has kindly donated one of his .PSD files, which gives an awesome breakdown sharing the secrets behind his ‘Neon’ style. Twist up those Layer Styles like never before – grab the .PSD, have a look and see how it’s done. (more…)

Giger Style Photoshop Tutorial

05Mar

Giger Photoshop Tutorial Title PostFor the final installment of our Sci-Fi series, I thought it would be good to up the ante and do something real crazy. The following walkthrough outlines the techniques and resources used to create a Giger influenced ‘Biomech’ piece. (more…)

Feb2013

Art has always been open to many interpretations, but what makes art good or bad? (more…)

Stock Corner: Windows

19Feb

Window LeadThis week’s stock corner features five exclusive photographs of windows of all different types to use in your artworks as a background or to add a finishing touch to a composite. (more…)