A History of Web Design

Tim-Berners Lee, a British engineer and computer programmer, is credited with doing something really special that most of us tech-savvy folks can really appreciate. Yes, with the help of a bunch of computer scientists who wanted to explore communication through computer networks in the early 80s at a European high energy physics research facility, he not only invented the World Wide Web but the first... [Read more]

List of Top Three Website Builders

What do HTML, PHP, ColdFusion, Java Server Pages and Active Server Pages have in common? They are languages that are used to design websites, and in most cases, are languages that a lot of tech-savvy people do not know how to use in order to build a website. So, what does one do if he does not have the time or the money to build a website nor does he have the know-how (read: languages) to do so. The... [Read more]

Aspects of Web Design

When it comes to building a website, there are some aspects that are universal no matter whether you use text or multimedia to convey your message. 1. Presentability After all, success (in terms of everything else in life) is determined by how well you combine style and substance, and in the case of a website, its overall appearance makes a big difference over websites that are either too dull or way... [Read more]

Featured Artist: Bram Vanhaeren

Featured Artist: Bram Vanhaeren Bram Vanhaeren is an awesome digital artist from Belgium. His work centers mainly around photo manipulations, wallpaper designs and typography. He has a very unique mixed media approach, often bringing in elements of drawing and illustration into his digital designs. This results in a rich array of designs and styles, and a diversity that hints beyond his 20 years.... [Read more]

Applying Photoshop Adjustment Layers to Multiple and Specific Layers

Applying Photoshop Adjustment Layers to Multiple and Specific Layers Today I have a quick video tip for you. Have you ever struggled when working with adjustment layers, and needed to make one set of adjustments effect a range of multiple layers (but not your entire canvas)? This is an issue that used to really frustrate me, and I know some of you still struggle with this same problem. Check out the... [Read more]

Win a Copy of Filter Forge 3.0 ($149 Value)

Win a Copy of Filter Forge 3.0 ($149 Value) Filter Forge is a leading Photoshop plugin that lets you create stunning, professional grade effects with ease. Today we’re lucky enough to be giving away a copy of Filter Forge 3.0 . Before we get to the juicy details of how to win, I want to share some details of this awesome plugin with you. At PSD.FanExtra we only want to give away the most awesome... [Read more]

Artist Breakdown #1. Alexis Marcou: Bad Panda (Source File Available)

A Behind the Scenes Look at the Work Processes of World Renowned Artists At PSD.FanExtra we believe that the best way to learn is from experts in your field. That’s why we employ some of the best tutorial writers and bring you regular quality content. Tutorials are great, but I often find myself looking at work from some of the world’s top digital artists and wondering about the thought... [Read more]

Texture Thursday: Orange

Orange Textures You can view the textures below, and can download the full sized textures at the bottom of this page. Download This Texture Pack Join our newsletter for access to all texture thursday high-res downloads Receive links to all texture thursday packs via email, as well as a FREE premium icon pack for joining our newsletter (Please use a genuine email address, otherwise you won’t... [Read more]