Abstract Glowing Background
October 26th, 2009 by ART-D Posted in Adobe Photoshop, Designing
Following this tutorial, you will learn how to draw different shapes, apply gradient, blend different shapes in the background, and more – all to create an abstract glowing background. So, let’s start!
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Start working by creating a new file (File>New) of 1920x1200px/72 dpi. Choose the Paint Bucket Tool (G) to fill the new background layer with black color.
Create a new layer, applying here some brushstrokes on the background using Brush Tool (B). The brush color is #0E77FF and the Opacity – 15%.
Next we’ll begin representing the shapes. Start with the first one, draw with Pen Tool (P) the path and using the Convert Point Tool you can adjust path segments as shown. The color is #094A9F
Go to Layer Style and add Gradient Overlay by clicking on this layer in Layers panel:
Gradient Editor settings:
Next we’ll represent another shape, using the same Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool.
Add Layer Style > Gadient Overlay:
Gradient Editor settings:
Using the same tools, continue drawing the shapes:
Add Layer Style >Gradient Overlay
Gradient Editor settings:
Using the Ellipse Tool (U) make a small circle on the shape’s end:
Go to Layer Style and add Gradient Overlay by clicking on this layer in Layers panel:
Gradient Editor settings:
Next we’ll make a highlight on the circle’s edge, using the Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool.
Add Layer Style > Gradient Overlay
Tags: abstract, adjustment-layer, backgroung, blend-mode, brushes, cs4, glowing, Photoshop
Saskia
28/10/2009
GREAT TUT.. Love it..Thanks
Byeeeee
lola
29/10/2009
ummmm theres no paintbucket in photoshop…?
Xaby
02/11/2009
nice nice nice. great tutorial there!
ayya
06/11/2009
wow… i love it
Gift3
10/11/2009
Awesome!!
vasu
11/11/2009
its very good
Lee
16/11/2009
Paint Bucket is under Gradient Tab
jinno
19/11/2009
I have a question when u make ur shapes they r a little jagged but in the next step they r very smooth wat did u do to make that happen. great tut btw
SCHNUFFLER SMITH
01/12/2009
WHAT THE HELL I HATE THIS THING ITS TO COMPLICATED @$#!@?#!@#!@#!#@$!#@%!#$^%$&#%^(*$#$#@$#$#@$#$#
Svenn
01/12/2009
Very, very nice!
Sam
04/12/2009
That’s cool
hassan
08/12/2009
That’s cool
nadia
16/12/2009
Awesome tutorial to learn. Very easy and well defined . thanks for sharing this nice post.
romulo
14/01/2010
sensacional este tetorial, muito bom mesmo, aprendi bastante com ele, ta de parabens
tutorial blog
19/01/2010
thank for tutorial
sys
20/01/2010
thanks. but I or someone can’t show their work and it’s bed
sys
20/01/2010
bad*
الصفحة العربيه
23/01/2010
very cool! thanks
steven
27/01/2010
pretty good
aryan
29/01/2010
simple and peauty
Madhavi
23/02/2010
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THNXX A TRILLION…!!!!!
ximena
17/04/2010
en pocas palabras basico pero me parecio genial
purushoth
23/04/2010
easy to work. thank u
riju
28/04/2010
Thanks………..for shairing dis…………Rocking
Kostss
05/05/2010
Wow! It`s a great and very nice tut.
Ahmed
26/05/2010
Thank you..
I do it and it’s very beautiful!!
Adithya
27/06/2010
wooowww.. tats awsum..
Designer Renji
17/03/2011
Nice………Thanks………..for shairing
Info Plus
02/05/2011
Thanks for sharing. good tutorial.
IT Conseltant
29/06/2011
Thanks for Sharing Very nice Tuts… Very good …