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This is the issue #21 of Photoshop Roadmap Weekly — a curated mix of standout Photoshop tutorials, premium creative assets, and a touch of inspiration from the world of digital design and art.

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Strategic Guide to Photoshop's AI Tools: Which Tool, When, and Why

Adobe's AI integration in Photoshop offers powerful possibilities, but knowing which tool to use when can be overwhelming. This strategic guide maps out exactly which AI features to use for object removal, content creation, enhancement, and more—helping you make faster, smarter decisions in your workflow instead of guessing which tool fits your needs.

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Swirl Symphony: 5 Free Modern Abstract Ebru-Style Marble Backgrounds

Introducing Swirl Symphony – Free Sample: Experience the hypnotic swirls, fluid pigment movements, and vibrant, organic textures that make this collection perfect for adding dynamic sophistication to your creative projects.

How to Transform Photos into Watercolor Paintings in Photoshop

This tutorial shows how to digitally recreate authentic watercolor effects in Photoshop, combining filters with custom brushwork to achieve that spontaneous, hand-painted feel of traditional watercolor art.

New This Week

Two Simple Color Grading Techniques Using Photoshop Curves and Levels

Color grading transforms flat images into vibrant, cinematic visuals that capture attention and convey mood. The difference between an ordinary photo and one with professional depth often comes down to how well shadows, midtones, and highlights work together to create visual interest. These two Photoshop techniques using Curves and Levels

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Paper Elegance: 60 Beautiful High Resolution Paper Backgrounds

Design enthusiasts and creatives are often on the lookout for versatile, high-quality resources to enhance their projects. Paper Elegance delivers exactly that—a curated collection of 60 high-resolution paper backgrounds, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and texture to your work. This collection includes 15 unique paper textures, each

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How to Create a Final Destination Movie Poster Effect Using Hard Mix Blend Mode in Photoshop

Movie posters often rely on striking visual techniques to create memorable imagery that captures a film’s essence. The Final Destination franchise is known for its distinctive poster designs featuring intricate line art effects that transform photographs into compelling graphic illustrations. This video demonstrates how to recreate that signature look using

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Create a Whimsical Vintage Image in Photoshop: Complete Layer Breakdown and Color Matching Technique

The magic of vintage circus imagery lies in its ability to transport viewers to a world of wonder and nostalgia. Soft, muted tones paired with whimsical characters create compositions that feel both timeless and enchanting. This tutorial demonstrates how to build a complete vintage-inspired scene using strategic layering, color grading

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Flourish & Form: 5 Free Art Nouveau-Inspired Background Designs

Introducing Flourish & Form – 5 free high-resolution Art Nouveau-inspired backgrounds designed to infuse your creative projects with elegance, flow, and vintage sophistication. These finely detailed, AI-generated designs showcase the graceful curves, floral elements, and ornamental patterns of the Art Nouveau era. Each image is delivered in JPG format at 4000 × 3111

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How to Cut Out Complex Hair and Fur in Photoshop Without Fringing

Sharp, clean cutouts separate amateur photo edits from professional composites. Subjects with hair or fur challenge even experienced Photoshop users because standard selection tools often leave noticeable color fringing around delicate edges. This tutorial demonstrates a complete workflow that combines Photoshop’s cloud-powered selection tools with manual refinement techniques to create

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How to Create a VHS Glitch Effect in Photoshop

VHS glitch effects capture the nostalgic charm of analog video distortion, transforming clean digital images into retro masterpieces. These effects recreate the visual artifacts of old videotapes — horizontal scan lines, color channel separation, and pixelated interference that defined an entire era of visual media. This tutorial demonstrates how to build

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Create an Abstract Liquid Glass Dispersion Effect in Photoshop

Abstract liquid glass effects combine the ethereal beauty of flowing water with the crystalline clarity of glass, creating mesmerizing visual compositions. These effects transform simple geometric shapes into complex, organic forms that appear to bend and flow like liquid while maintaining the reflective qualities of glass surfaces. This technique opens

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How to Create a Blurry Halftone Text Effect in Photoshop

Comic book aesthetics and vintage print textures bring a distinctive visual punch to modern digital typography. The halftone effect—those characteristic dot patterns from traditional printing—creates instant nostalgia and graphic impact when combined with strategic blur techniques. This technique transforms simple text into dynamic graphic elements that capture the

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