Mastering Shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC + 10 Projects [2019]

Master shapes by using grids and guides for precise drawings in Photoshop chapter 2, and draw rectangles, circles, polygons, stars, and lines using the custom shapes library.

Explore shape tool modes in Photoshop, including pixels, path, and shape mode, and learn how each mode affects layers, paths, and fill and stroke properties.

Learn to set fill and stroke colors for vector shapes in Photoshop using swatches, color picker, gradients, and patterns, and to load presets and adjust gradient options.

Draw precise lines with the line tool in Photoshop, use Shift for 45/90 degree angles, adjust weight, arrowheads, and guidelines, then group and lock layers.

Explore the black and white arrow tools, learn to use masks, and manage shapes in one layer with drawing, merging, and arranging, using the align edges option for crisp edges.

See how shapes carry a vector mask, hide areas outside the mask using the masks button in the properties panel, and add or view layer masks from the masks tab.

Merge multiple shapes into a single layer in Photoshop CC when they share the same color, using Shift or Ctrl-click to select layers and Ctrl+E to merge.

Discover how arrangement options in Photoshop change the stacking order of shapes in a shape layer, using bring to front, forward, backward, and back to create new effects.

Learn how the align edges option in Photoshop sharpens shape outlines by snapping to the pixel grid. Uncheck snap vector tools and transforms to pixel grid.

Master the pen tool in Photoshop and unleash a creative power to craft any artwork, with a chapter 4 introduction and a hands-on exercise to practice and share results.

Master the convert point tool to switch corner and smooth anchor points, adjust direction handles, and refine curves for shapes like a heart using the pen tool.

Create and save a custom shape in Photoshop by selecting a heart and using define custom shape, then name it for reuse on future projects.

Convert text to editable shapes in Photoshop to preserve quality and save as a custom shape. Use work paths, merge shapes, round corners, and save to the custom shapes library.

Apply layer styles to numbers, copy them with the alt key and fx drag, then extrude in 3d mode, adjust values and materials from presets, and convert text to shape.

Design an origami bird in Photoshop using the shape tool, layer copying, and transformations, then build a gradient background with a vector mask and smooth, scalable shapes.

Learn to design a branded logo using shapes in Photoshop, exploring color choices, layers, and shape tools to create the Beechat logo and convey brand identity.

Convert a colored logo into a mono color version for stamps and badges by setting all fills and strokes to black and white, completing a simple, useful project.

Create icon sets from logos for Windows, Mac, iOS, web apps using Photoshop plugins; save as PNG-24 and ICO, trim and crop to square, and export favicons with online tools.

Design a BeeChat business card in Photoshop by creating a new document, applying colors and logo, arranging rounded shapes and hexagons with a group mask; note strokes don’t scale.

Create a curvature header using guides and anchor points, add a mid-ribbon rectangle with color and stroke tweaks, and insert the BeeChat logo and menu items with the type tool.

Recreate a Santa character in Photoshop CC by turning a pixel template into shapes, using rectangles and the pen tool with anchor tweaks. Avoid rigging or animation.

Draw the next part, rearrange layers in the layers panel, select with the white tool, and delete the line, then refine this section.

Draw lines and a triangle to build a symmetrical design, copy for the top and bottom, refine strokes for sharp edges, then group layers and flip a copy into place.