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These tutorials will show you how I created some of my images. I will add new tutorials, including videos, as time permits.

click here for tutorial Name: Roland of Gilead
Type: Photoshop illustration
Applications used: Adobe Photoshop CS    
Difficulty: Medium to advanced

In this tutorial I show how I:
1. Roughed out an idea.
2. Used textures and shading for maximum effect.
3. Used layers effectively.

click here for tutorial Name: Battle Systems logo
Type: Photoshop illustration
Applications used: Adobe Photoshop CS    
Difficulty: Medium to advanced

In this tutorial I show how I:
1. Grouped layers effectively.
2. Used text effects.
3. Used appropriate textures.

click here for tutorial Name: Judge Dredd
Type: Photoshop illustration
Applications used: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS
Difficulty: Medium

In this tutorial I show how I:
1. Designed a rough sketch.
2. Sketched an image onto paper and scanned it into the computer.
3. Coloured and shaded.
4. Used appropriate textures.

click here for tutorial Name: Tom as James Dean
Type: Vector illustration
Applications used: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS
Difficulty: Easy to medium

In this tutorial I show how I:
1. Selected and cleaned up a good reference photo.
2. Traced a photo accurately but allowed for individual style.
3. Chose appropriate brushes.
4. Created both an inky wash effect and an old photo effect.