Beautiful Neon Lines in Photoshop

So just to get things started off right I thought I would bring in a heavy hitter that will allow you to create amazing neon lines in Photoshop. Currently working on a CS5 system so if you are using a different version, some options might be a little different. Some may take different approaches, and as everyone that uses Photoshop eventually knows, there are multiple ways to do things. But here is mine.

Start off by opening a new project. Name and size it how you like. I encourage everyone to use a high DPI on any project as it allows for better sizing down the road. Grab the pen tool and start creating a path. You may use points on the path to adjust the curve of your path (ex 1). Once your path has been created switch to the brush tool and access the drop down menu to change your brush tips. Use the brush tips fly out menu to change the selection of brushes to "assorted brushes". Then choose the tip that when hovered over is named "Texture 4". This is not the only tip you may use and we encourage you to try others later for different effects. Once selected hit F5 to bring up the brush window. Make sure that spacing is checked at the bottom and bring the slider down to 1%. (From here you may also set the brush size will effect the size of the stroke in the next step.) Also from the brush tip shape menu please check shape dynamics and make sure that the drop down says pen pressure.

Ok now we are ready for the fun stuff. You may close/minimize the brush window. Create a new layer to work with (CTRL+Shift+N). Now head back to to the path window. Make sure that you have white selected as you color palette. Select your work path, right click, and select stoke path.(Changing the brush size will change the size of your path) Make sure that pen pressure is the option and that simulate pressure is checked. (Simulate Pressure will change whether or not your line is tapered.)

Now head back to the layers window and double click your layer to access the layer style options. Select outer glow. Change the blend mode to normal, opacity at 75%, spread at 0, select a solid color (try color #ff00d8) and then just adjust the size. Try changing the background to a dark color as to make your line pop out! Finally you have a beautiful neon line in Photoshop!

You may duplicate, transform, change colors. Your options are limitless. We encourage you to try multiple options and tweaks. Please feel free to leave any questions or comments below. I would love to see what you guys come up with so photos would be great to.

A New Route

So the MadBill Art Blog is always changing, upgrading, and moving in new directions! Most recently the opening of our new store the Tie It Up! But even with this new addition to the MadBill Webiverse we have decided to move forward with the blog a bit. Taking it from a more personal MadBill blog to a blog that will start to focus more on art creation, and the process of making art. We don't claim to be experts, but we would like to inspire the community to get out there and create. To try something new. To take something that is not and turn it into something that will be forever. Lately MadBill has been creating works for donation. His two latest paintings were created for Breast Cancer Awareness as well as for Stroke Camp. But more so new tutorials or step by steps will become available right here on the blog and we invite everyoone to keep checking back for more new information. Painting, digital tutorials, drawing, crafts, tie dye, and more coming soon!

Tie It Up!

Hey MadBill Art junkies. Just wanted to make the announcement of the newest site to raise the MadBill Art flag! For all the fashionable men out there I have a brand spanking new line of neck ties available! It's all the great MadBill Art you have come to love packed into your mens wear accessories!

You may find the site here! If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please don't hesitate to give me a shout! Hope you enjoy!



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Some Things Change

Some things change and some things don't. I have been working as an editor for a sky diving company. The job is great, the hours are nice, but it takes a toll on the artist inside me. With no time to work on new pieces and little to no disposable income coming in, things are rather slow around the MadBill studio. I would like to say that I do have some new art up in the store, but the pickings are slim as far as "new" is concerned. That's where the extensive gallery of awesome old school art comes in. I would only ask that you nose around and check out all the cool designs.
MadBill Art is here to stay and is spreading across the internet more every day. The KickFlip has all kinds of new deck designs and the selection is growing bigger and bigger. The Java Junkies has more and more mug designs for all you hot beverage flavors. Even the Deviant Art Page keeps growing with all kinds of new prints and designs. There is something for everyone and everyone is welcome!
There will be more MadBill Art and even with the busy schedule there will be some art pushing through the folds. If you want to keep up with the latest head over to twitter and follow me there. I try and post tweets regularly. Otherwise the MadBill Art Fan Page is always up and running posting all the latest designs from all over the web.

Tequila Sunrise Deck from the Kickflip

New Content

Hey everybody,
MadBill's going to be doing some revamping and updating on the sites. Keep checking back for some great new flair coming soon!
Also, if you haven't had the chance to check out the Kickflip store, feel free to head over and check out all the awesome deck designs for the skater in you! Take life to the extreme with MadBill today!