Abstract backgrounds are very common in web design and for other purposes like a poster and wallpaper design. Photoshop provides plenty of potential for designing amazing abstract backgrounds, and in this post, we’ll showcase 25 tutorials that show how it can be done.
Create Abstract Colorful Balls Illustrations in Photoshop CS5
Color gradient allows you to fill any geometrical shape or bubble with different colors. You can edit a particular color using gradient editor and add it inside the geometrical shape.
How to Create Abstract Colorful Background with Bokeh Effect in Photoshop
You can draw different symmetrical or asymmetrical shapes using the pencil tool and then fill them with a variety of beautiful colors.
Blend Tool Backgrounds (video)
You will learn to blend two wavy lines together. You will also learn to create overloops and Photoshop allows you to customize the lines further by introducing glow and different color patterns.
Create Electrifying Light Effects Around an Image
Chroma Wallpapers
Quickly Build an Abstract Background of Colored Bars
Digital Star Effect
Stripy Abstract Wallpaper in Photoshop
Creating a Mac-Type Background in Photoshop
Abstract Lighting Effects
How to Create an Abstract Colorful Rainbow Background
Creating Colorful Disco Lines Effect
Aurora Borealis – North-South Polar Lights
Design Eye-Catching Laser Particle Abstract Effect in Photoshop
Hexagon Bokeh Effect in Photoshop
Really Cool Eclipse Effect in Photoshop
Create a Carbon Mesh Background in Photoshop
Design a Vista Styled Wallpaper
Windows Vista Aurora Effect Photoshop Tutorial
Creating an Abstract Background for Poster
Create a Futuristic Abstract Wallpaper
Creating a Stunning Digital Smoke Effect
How to Create Vibrant Lighting Effects from Scratch
How to Create Brilliant Light Streaks in Photoshop
For more Photoshop tutorials please see:
- 60 Photoshop Tutorials for Photo Touch Ups
- 40 Tutorials for Creating Wallpaper in Photoshop
- 35 Tutorials for Creating Website Layouts in Photoshop
- 35 Photoshop Tutorials for Designing Your Own Posters
- Photoshop Tutorial Hall of Fame