The goal of this course is to familiarize yourself with Adobe Photoshop and get through the first barrier of starting it up. First, make sure you watch all the videos (which shouldn't take too long!). After that, try out some of the features and see if you can remember some shortcuts.

All of the images in this course are available to download!

Remember the 5 steps:

Docking, deleting, and adding tabs.
Experiment with layers.
Remove or add something to a background through selection.
Experiment with adjustments! (so many to pick from!).
Export with different file types.

Now it's your turn! Your goal:

Create a composition/artwork in Photoshop using the techniques you learned in this course.

It can be anything!
Use any image your heart desires.
You can do a lot, use the following below as a guide!
If you happen to know any cool tricks or processes, feel free to use them!

I'm using the flower image (feel free to use).
I've added some adjustments for a subtle enhancement.

Here, I've dropped in an image (using different project tabs) to overlay a texture on top of my flower.

After sizing up (CRTL + T) I changed the blending mode to lighten.
Make sure the texture layer is above the flower layer (Organization matters!)

I decided to bring in some pears using selection!
Make sure to equip your move tool (V) after selecting something, otherwise you can't move it!

I made a collage of pears, I brought them in the same way you'd bring in an image from another tab.
I've hidden the texture layer for now.
To make a copy of a layer, select it, press CRTL + J.

Here, I'm experimenting with blending modes and adjustments.

Here, you can see all of my layers, see if you can figure it out!
Everything was done with what was taught in this course (there's so much you can do!).

Here is the final result exported as a JPEG.

Remember, experimentation is key. Try and make your own Photoshop creation using the techniques and processes from the course. Feel more than free to use any of the resources provided and/or any of your images and upload them to the gallery!

I can't wait to see your original creation!

Hopefully you learned a few things, or perhaps you've made it through the intimidating barrier of Photoshop. Photoshop is here to help you make awesome things! If you ever have a question, comment, or want to show off something epic, feel free to reach out!

Have a wonderful rest of your day and continue to make things that inspire you!

Jessica Mitchel

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