Basic Abstract Sig

[El Matt]

Time for a tutorial from me. The topic? How to make an abstract siggy using only brushes, and one layer.

To start out, download this brush packet here:
[link]

Now, load the brushes into photoshop, and make a new document, 320x100. That's the size I'm going to be using, so neh.


Now, open the "ww-brushset 5" or something similar. Change color to black, 100% opacity. Now, just mess around on the background layer until you get a similar look as below.
NOTE: They will not look the same.


Okay, time to color it. Now, press ctrl+b to open Color Balance. Now, play with midtones, shadow, and highlights until you come up with a suitable color like below. Also, you can invert (ctrl+i) and see if you like that better.


Play with the levels until you get a sense of depth. (ctrl+L)

Also, you can sharpen (filter>sharpen>sharpen) to make it look more detailed.

Now, add text, and a border (ctrl+a ---> right click---> stroke, 1 px, black), and you have a basic abstract signature. Play around with blending layers, and color to expand on your skills.

[Karant]

Nice tutorial, but the brush link is broken.

[El Matt]

It works fine... I just tested.

[Fuji]

You use a Mac Matt? Nice. What model do you have? In school I use the OS X. At home I have a regular PC tower. I do like Macs more for Photoshop though.

[A|fzZz]

That owns!!
+rep
Ive been waitin for that for a LONNNG time...

Btw the link doesnt work..

[MiVeC]

yea abstract.... thanks

[TMP]

The link goes to some song I think. Or I'm just stupid.

[Foog]

Yeah...matt, you need to repost the brushes on yousendit.com, cuz the link expired and now links to a wmv.