Is making website graphics really that easy

Creating graphics for websites or for printed work may seem like a daunting task for most people but little do they realise that it is not that difficult to create eye catching effects that will transform their website and indeed their printed work.

Most computers these days already have editing software pre installed and Adobe Photoshop is amoungst the most popular and widely used and has great tools installed to make creating your own graphics a breeze.

If you have never created your own grapic before then its mostly just a case of pointing and clicking your mouse and you only need to get used to the following three basic things to create good looking graphics.

1: Formatting

2: Deciding on the best font

3: Layer Styles

Dont worry yourself at this point if you have never used any of the above before as it is quite simple. Here is an example of how to easily create a great looking header for any website.

1: Locate adobe editor on your computer

2: Click on new page

3: write a line of text {anything will do}

4: Highlight "what a cool header" and click on font. Change the font to whatever you like.

5: next locate "layers" in the photoshop menu bar and again choose one that you like.

6: Lastly, simply resize to whatever you want.

How easy was that? there is obviously a lot more that can be done to further enhance your work like adding more layers to your text giving even more different combinations.

Given a bit of time and practice you will be able to create hundreds of different combinations and make your work something to be proud of.

About the Author

Roy Cuddihy is a leading authority in graphic design and makes the essential tools and software that aids webmasters to easily make their own killer website graphics