Using the handy ol' lasso. Essential reading for the beginner

A simple way to color your scanned sketches.

A deep tutorial on gradient tool usage, with examples.

In Photoshop CS2 and Creative Suite 2, the Bridge is a remarkable improvement from the previous File Browser. Learn about it in this tutorial.

In Photoshop CS2 and Creative Suite 2, the Bridge has proved a remarkable improvement from the previous File Browser. Here is a brief overview and some helpful tips.

Using the lasso and magnetic lasso to make your selections.

Using the lasso and magnetic lasso to make your selections.

Learn how to use the polygonal lasso tool to create a selection and duplicate an object.

Learn how to use the polygonal lasso tool to create a selection and duplicate an object.

As always, digital manipulation makes anything possible. Replacing the background of images is very easy in Photoshop, and this is the purpose of this tutorial.

We will learn how to draw a simple picture setting using nothing but the polygonal lasso.

Author shows you how to create a simple brochure ad design using a few tools

A basic overview of the Marquee Tools. After reading this article the readers will be familiar with the Rectangular Marquee Tool, the Elliptical Marquee Tool, Single Row Marquee Tool and the Single Column Marquee tool.

Create a sweet XP style toolbox icon!

In Photoshop, the painting tools are used to paint strokes, and fill areas with color or with colors that blend together. Knowing how to use the paint tools is a must for any artist who wishes to use Photoshop.

Tutorial covering various commands and tools to help you retouch a photo. Use this is a primer before moving onto our mega seven part series on photo retouching.

The selection tools are used to facilitate the process of making selections of shapes, colors, and objects inside of Photoshop, and positioning them in the working image area. With tools like the magnetic lasso and magic wand, Photoshop packs a powerful array of selection gadgets!

Learn how to use the essential tools for beginner photo editing in Photoshop.

This tutorial is part 1 of a 4 part series dedicated to helping you learn Adobe Photoshop. It covers the fundamentals such as opening up documents and working with the tools.

Shows you how to take a glass bottle and make it appear in a different photo by using Photoshop's masking tools.