Christmas Balls
November 5th, 2008 by ART-D Posted in Adobe Photoshop, Designing
In this photoshop tutorial we will learn how to design Christmas balls wallpaper.
Inspired from Vector Illustration of three Christmas Balls by Ann Triling.
Create a new file (File>New) of 1280×1024 px and 72 dpi.
Using the Rectangle Tool (U), try to represent the background of the picture to be. 
Set the next indicated parameters for on the last made layer by making a mouse click on the layer on the layers’ palette. Blending Options>Gradient Overlay 
Gradient’s parameters: 
Next represent a kind of plane on the bottom part of the picture, applying the same tool. 
The layer’s parameters: Fill 0%
Blending Options>Inner Glow 
Using the Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool, draw a small ribbon like that one from below: 
The layer’s parameters: Fill 0%
Blending Options>Stroke 
Gradient’s parameters: 
Represent one more ribbon, applying the previous tools (Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool). 
The layer’s parameters: Fill 0%
Blending Options>Stroke 
Gradient’s parameters: 
Applying the Ellipse Tool (U), it’s possible to represent the primary layer belonging to a fir tree ball. 
The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Inner Shadow 
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay 
Gradient’s parameters: 
