In this tutorial you will learn how to create a nice looking military wallpaper.

Create a new file (File>New), having 1280x1024 px and 72 dpi. 

Choose the Rectangle Tool (U) to draw the background of the picture we want to get on the final stage:



Select the next parameters for the new made layer by making a mouse click on the processed layer on the layers’ panel: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Select now the Custom Shape Tool (U) for drawing several rays colored with #595D35. Choose the appropriate pattern from the table demonstrated next picture.

 



Use the last applied tool to draw a small star. Select the Convert Point Tool to represent the inside tops of the element. After that we shall use the Free Transform option to narrow them uniformly.

 



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Drop Shadow