Using the small paintbrush on quite a hard setting, with sharp, quick strokes gives the impression that the drawing has been made with felt tip pens. To get the effect of movement, use long strokes in the direction of where the figure has moved from and use the colour of the item that has moved.

This video shows two alternative ways to delete a white background from a line drawing, which is a good base for the next step of starting to add colour to the drawing. The first method is shown in preparation for explaining why the second method is the better of the two - so keep watching!

A really useful video which shows you how to add texture to your digital paintings by adding abstract imagery. The imagery that you add, does not need to be an actual real life image of the effect you are trying to create. This example shows how an image of flooring can be used to create an uneven rough effect on clothing. Using layer masks to create this effect means that this is a non-destructive process, allowing you to go back and edit the image at any time.

This is a fantastic final piece, where the artist uses a technique similar to that used in paintings by layering colours. First creating the objects and shapes very loosely, slowly becoming more detailed to build up a gradual overall effect.

This drawing was created using a graphics tablet. You can find a large range of Graphics Tablets at Amazon. Click here to view their range.

Start with any picture you like before applying the cloud filter followed by the difference clouds. Invert the picture and change the grey marker in the levels window to white by moving it to the right. This can then be modified to create the look of other types of electric current by adjusting the colour balance until you get your desired effect.

This tutorial shows how to change your own images or shapes into a brush in photoshop.

A quick demo of the fantastic CS3 addition to Photoshop; editable filters.

To access different brush menus as shown in the video; right click the image with the paintbrush selected and then click the play button on the top right hand corner. Different brush menus will be shown at the bottom of the list. If you still can’t find the sort of brush you’re looking for, you can search free brushes by category and what version of Photoshop you are using at Brusheezy.

This tutorial shows you the many effects that you can achieve when using layer styles. You don’t have to stick to using layer styles on text; double clicking on any layer in the layers pallette will open the layer effects options.