Creative Photoshop is divided into four sections. Each section contains several chapters, and each chapter guides you through the process of creating a stunning image in explicit detail. All of the files required to follow along are included on the accompanying CD. Expert tricks, shortcuts, creative suggestions, and workflow recommendations are scattered throughout the entire book as sidebar tips. There are literally hundreds of them.
Below is a list of the sections and chapters, including a sample of each image you'll learn to create along the way. After you recreate each chapter's featured image, you'll walk away with the knowledge required to create stunning and original masterpieces of your very own!
Part 1: Drawing and Painting
Chapter 1: Painting in Photoshop
Chapter 2: Creating characters with shape layers
Chapter 3: Graffiti spray paint art
Chapter 4: Creating stencil art
Chapter 5: Tracing photographs
Chapter 6: Illustrating from sketches
Chapter 7: Retro art effects
Chapter 8: Coloring comic art
Part 2: Unconventional Methods
Chapter 9: Antique effects
Chapter 10: Photocopier meets Photoshop
Chapter 11: Urban lowbrow art
Part 3: Illustrative Photography
Chapter 12: Creature architecture
Chapter 13: The third dimension
Chapter 14: Ageing effects
Chapter 15: Realistic surrealism
Part 4: Photoshop and Other Programs
Chapter 16: Bringing stale 3D to life
Chapter 17: Poser and Photoshop: Create an old master
Chapter 18: Art Noveau: Pasting vector art from Illustrator
Chapter 19: Changing patterns: Using Illustrator files as smart objects
