Lynda.com - Deke's Techniques of June 2011

Deke's Techniques is a collection of short Photoshop and Illustrator projects and creative effects that can be completed in ten minutes or less. The series is taught by computer graphics guru Deke McClelland, and presented in his signature step-by-step style. The intent is to reveal how various Photoshop and Illustrator features can be combined and leveraged in real-world examples so that they can be applied to creative projects right away.

June Techniques:
Glossing up a heart in Photoshop
Creating a classic heart in Illustrator
Putting wings on a horse
Creating a raised bevel effect
Kerning within a single character
Making slats of uniquely textured wood
Creating synthetic wood grain