Combining pattern overlays using smart objects in Photoshop

You can combine a pattern overlay in Photoshop by selecting a shape layer etc and then adding a pattern overlay via the layer styles menu and then by going to the layer menu and convert smart object and then going back to the layer menu and layer styles and pattern overlay. Change the blending modes etc and re-position the different patterns. You can repeat this over and over. Some have more than two pattern overlays and some also mix a few effects to smear the results. Here are a few examples below using the patterns from graphicxtras.com

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Affinity Designer : Pie tool / donut / slice shape tutorial

Pie tool in Affinity Designer - how to use the pie tool to create a whole range of pie slice designs as well as rings and donuts. How to save the design to the presets panel. How to use the interactive as well as the sliders to create all kinds of designs. How to duplicate and modify all the layers in a single go. How to add fills and strokes etc to the pie tool design.

How to create radial speed lines in Krita (for use in Manga etc)

How to create radial speed lines in Krita painting applications (for use in Manga comics, illustrations etc). You can use the powerful assistant tool to draw lines from a particular origin point while using the freehand brush tool in Krita. All kinds of powerful radial speed lines can be created using pencils as well as ink and more by using the assistants in Krita. Here is a quick tutorial as well as a video tutorial on how to do this in Krita. You can vary the background, the origin point, distances, brushes used, the colors used, on layers and much more (as well as add effects etc) http://www.graphicxtras.com/products/krita.htm

Tile / Grid Design effects using Affinity Photo and Designer - How to create amazing live effects

How to make amazing effects using tiles that are live vector layers in Affinity Photo as well as using the symbol features of Affinity Designer. All kinds of variations of cell designs can be created using this approach and it is live and can be changed in countless ways with live effects as well as gradients and styles and more in Photo

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