In this tutorial you will learn to create a beautiful composition stock images and custom build shapes in Illustrator. It demonstrates effective usage of Photoshop’s shape layers, smart objects, and masks. By the end of the tutorial you will know more about these techniques. Parts of this tutorial require Adobe Illustrator.

Preview of Final Results

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Tutorial Resources

Step 1

We need a blank canvas to start working. Create a new file something similar to the one here. Whenever you are not sure about the dimensions just start with something and later you can always increase or decrease the canvas size.

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Step 2

Here we will create some basic shapes around which we will build our design. Select the Polygon Tool from the from the tool bar. We can edit the number of sides of the polygon. Since we need to draw a triangle, set the sides count to 3. Same time select the shape layers option and draw. This will create a new layer with an editable vector path. We can use the path for several different things.

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We have the triangle here which is a shape layer. It has a vector path associated with it. We can use to perform path operations like adding, subtracting, excluding and so on. So here you can see how to use the path of the shape layer to cut a hole in the shape. First copy and paste the path. Then scale it down and position it. Once the path is in desired position and select Subtract From Shape Area option.

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Step 3

Here I am going to add more elements that will define the outline. Use the Rectangle Tool to create the shape.

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Step 4

Press Ctrl + T to enter transform mode. Right click on the shape and choose Skew. Click and move the pointer across shape.

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Step 5

After you skewed the shape, duplicate it by simply pressing Ctrl + J. That will create a copy of the shape. Select the shape and press Ctrl + T. Choose Flip Horizontal from the menu.

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Step 6

Now position the slanted shapes over the triangle. Press Ctrl + T and rotate the shape by -60 degrees. Use the Info palette (F8) to view the coordinates.

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Step 7

Rotate and reposition the other shape as well. Place both the shapes underneath the triangle layer.

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29 responses to “Create This Stylistic Mixed-Media Artwork in Photoshop”

  1. Marvin P Avatar
    Marvin P

    Very nice tutorial. I kind of cheated and screen captured some of the things to save time, but it came out good. Thanks

  2. gopal sahu Avatar
    gopal sahu

    hello
    its realy amezing tutorial ill try this

  3. Xavi Caro Avatar
    Xavi Caro

    step 28?? where is the button “Thumbnail”?

  4. Maidul Islam Avatar
    Maidul Islam

    Looks so festive……Excellent post. Thanks for sharing……….

  5. saketh Avatar
    saketh

    i was totally confused at steps 12&13.can you plz explain how did you obtained those steps?

  6.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    i’m totally confused at steps 12&13.can u plz explain how did you obtained that?

  7. dino Avatar
    dino

    Downed, thanks a lot for your sharing

  8. Rabe Avatar
    Rabe

    thanks guys i’ve learn a lot

  9. Nicole C Avatar
    Nicole C

    Thanks so much for sharing! Really liked this!

  10. Vinh74 Avatar
    Vinh74

    GOOD TUTORIAL!!

  11. Ruben Avatar
    Ruben

    Incredible tutorial! I’ve been using Photoshop for years, and I still learned a ton of stuff going through this.

    Thanks!

  12. Ruben Avatar
    Ruben

    sooooo fun lol

  13. Ruben Avatar
    Ruben

    The shoofly stock images are no longer available. *sadness
    :(

  14. rahul Avatar
    rahul

    awesome creation…… i learn it

  15. Mercury Avatar
    Mercury

    Thanks, Very nice tutorial.
    Here is my version – http://i.imgbox.com/acdvYlY6.jpg

  16. hamadah911 Avatar
    hamadah911

    nice soumaya keep trying …

    1. bianca falcon Avatar
      bianca falcon

      I not doing it no more because if I follow these steps I will like mess up or something so I am not doing it so BYE :)

    1. Anup Avatar
      Anup

      good work :)

  17. Soumaya Avatar
    Soumaya

    Thank you, i fixed it by myself :)

  18. Soumaya Avatar
    Soumaya

    Actually I am facing problem with step 28 :(

    1. Soumaya Avatar
      Soumaya

      Thank you, i fixed by myself

    2. ChobitsFly Avatar
      ChobitsFly

      i have problem on that step too. how to fill the selection? i cant unhide it. please tell me what did you do?

  19. Maki Avatar
    Maki

    Awesome tutorial!!! Thanks

  20. shub Avatar
    shub

    This is great!

  21. t-drizzy Avatar
    t-drizzy

    heheheheheheheheh thnx vazomama

  22. HAWT Avatar
    HAWT

    OMG this is awesomeeeee! She is HAWT TOO I wanna

  23. Amenda Jane Avatar
    Amenda Jane

    I think it,s the easy way to learn.thank you.

  24. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    Thanks for sharing this :)

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