How does it work?

Each week you will receive a challenge.

1 . Each week you will receive a challenge.
Join the <a href="https://discord.gg/adobephotoshop?sdid=7N826CD2&mv=affiliate" target="_blank">community chat</a> to stay informed and connect with others.

2 . Join the community chat to stay informed and connect with others.
Watch the weekly live show to get started and ask questions.

3 . Watch the weekly live show to get started and ask questions.
Finally, share your work to get feedback from mentors and other participants!

4 . Finally, share your work to get feedback from mentors and other participants!

Unlock The Challenges

  • April 1, 2025
    Perfecting Portrait Editing | April1 1st
    Perfecting Portrait Editing | April1 1st
    Join fashion, portrait and commercial photographer Anna-Alexia Basile in editing a colorful portrait to perfection. Together, you'll explore how Photoshop can support your workflow from start to finish by using camera raw for color corrections, AI masking for fine-tuning, quick skin fixes, and generative fill to perfect key elements within the image.
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  • April 1, 2025
    Color Mixer | April 8th
    Color Mixer | April 8th
    Perfect for beginners, this creative challenge with vibrant photographer Anna-Alexia Basile will inspire you to harness the magic of Color Mixer, bringing color and contrast to the forefront of your imagemaking.
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  • April 1, 2025
    Luminous Landscapes | April 15th
    Luminous Landscapes | April 15th
    Curious how to make your landscape photos pop? Join photographer Anna-Alexia Basile as she literally and figuratively highlights the California coastline with Photoshop.
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  • April 1, 2025
    Give Digital a Film Glow-Up | April 22nd
    Give Digital a Film Glow-Up | April 22nd
    Miss the nostalgia of film cameras? Learn how to make any digital image embody the perfect film vibe PLUS the added bonuses of digital editing capabilities in Photoshop with photographer Anna-Alexia Basile.
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  • April 1, 2025
    Flawless Fashion Photography | April 29th
    Flawless Fashion Photography | April 29th
    Join photographer Anna-Alexia Basile in perfecting editorial fashion portraits one user-friendly step at a time in Photoshop.
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Explore Past Challenges

March 4 - March 25

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  • March 4 - March 25

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  • Tileable Patterns & Brushes | March 4th
    Tileable Patterns & Brushes | March 4th
    Learn how to create seamless, repeating textures for video games using Pattern Preview in Photoshop! We’ll cover techniques for designing tileable patterns, saving custom presets, and making unique brushes to level up your artwork.
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  • Gradient Maps & Color Palettes | March 11th
    Gradient Maps & Color Palettes | March 11th
    Bring your game art to life with gradient maps and dynamic color palettes! Learn how to create depth with values, enhance details with custom gradient maps, and develop vibrant color schemes for side-scrolling games. Perfect for adding atmosphere and style to your designs!
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  • Designing a Trading Card | March 18th
    Designing a Trading Card | March 18th
    Learn how to design a custom trading card template using the latest Frame Tool updates in Photoshop! We’ll cover defining custom shapes, inserting images seamlessly, and troubleshooting by resetting tool preferences if the Frame Tool isn’t behaving as expected.
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  • Video Game Posters & Ads | March 25th
    Video Game Posters & Ads | March 25th
    Create retro-inspired video game posters and ads with vintage-style effects! Learn how to design subjects using shapes & brushes, apply grainy distressed filters, composite textures for that authentic worn look, and add bold typography to complete your design.
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February 4 - February 25

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  • February 4 - February 25

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  • Valentine’s Day Shoot Edit | February 4th
    Valentine’s Day Shoot Edit | February 4th
    Discover how to add a dreamy, romantic touch to your Valentine’s Day-themed product photos using path blur, gradients, and blending modes. Join photographer Arabela Espinoza as she unveils her expert retouching techniques for stunning product photography.
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  • Retouching a Galentine's Photo Shoot | February 11th
    Retouching a Galentine's Photo Shoot | February 11th
    Join photographer Arabela Espinoza as she edits a quirky Galentine’s Day shoot. Learn how to use generative AI to add a distinctive and creative twist to your portraits.
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  • Compositing for Product Photography | February 18th
    Compositing for Product Photography | February 18th
    Explore the world of creative compositing with photographer Arabela Espinoza. Learn how to combine multiple product images to design a stunning, surreal floral scene, and pick up expert tips and techniques to elevate your work.
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  • Focus Stacking 101 | February 24th
    Focus Stacking 101 | February 24th
    Curious about achieving a wide depth-of-field in your product images post-shoot? Join photographer Arabela Espinoza as she guides you through focus stacking, using auto-align and layer masks to achieve beautifully sharp and detailed results.
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January 7 - January 28

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  • January 7 - January 28

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  • Headshots for the New Year | January 7th
    Headshots for the New Year | January 7th
    In need of a new headshot for 2025? Learn how to edit a creative headshot for your website and social media platforms in Adobe Photoshop for the new year.
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  • Enhancing Environments | January 14th
    Enhancing Environments | January 14th
    Create a world of fantasy with generative fill by utilizing the updated Adobe Firefly Image Model behind Generative Expand to create a variety of surreal photo edits.
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  • Lighting Effects | January 21st
    Lighting Effects | January 21st
    Interested in exploring lighting effects post shooting? Learn how to create a spotlight lighting effect in Adobe Photoshop to mimic stage lighting.
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  • Motion Blur & Gradient Maps | January 28th
    Motion Blur & Gradient Maps | January 28th
    Join Photographer Idara Ekpoh as she creates unique posters in Adobe Photoshop with her photography highlighting the effect motion blur and gradient maps.
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November 12 - January 2

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  • November 12 - January 2

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  • Balance Your Composition | November 5
    Balance Your Composition | November 5
    Remove distractions and add lighting effects to focus your photos.
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  • Grunge Poster Design | November 12
    Grunge Poster Design | November 12
    Use halftone effects and threshold adjustment layers to create a gritty and grungy poster.
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  • Family Photo Postcard | November 19th
    Family Photo Postcard | November 19th
    Retouch a family photo and add a frame, effects, and typography. Then, import directly into Adobe Express to Print & Deliver!
    Get Started
  • Magical Holiday Custom Brushes | December 3rd
    Magical Holiday Custom Brushes | December 3rd
    Learn how to create custom brushes to add magical snow effects to your holiday photos.
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  • Snowglobe Composite | December 10th
    Snowglobe Composite | December 10th
    Create your own winter wonderland by compositing elements into a snowglobe effect.
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October 1 - November 6

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September 4 - September 26

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  • September 4 - September 26

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  • Ghostly Type Effects | September 4th
    Ghostly Type Effects | September 4th
    Learn how to create type effects to get ready for the Halloween Season!
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  • Color Editing with Camera Raw | September 12th
    Color Editing with Camera Raw | September 12th
    Join Cyn Lagos on a journey into the heart of photo editing with Adobe Camera Raw. In this challenge, you’ll explore the powerful tools and features of this essential Photoshop module, learning the art of color correction, exposure adjustment, and composition refinement.
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  • Removing Distractions | September 19th
    Removing Distractions | September 19th
    Ready to make distractions vanish from your photos like magic? Start with simple fixes using the all the tool in our toolbox like the Spot Healing Brush and Remove Tool. Then level up to tackle challenging removals with the incredible Generative Fill tool.
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  • Easy Photoshop Mockups | September 26th
    Easy Photoshop Mockups | September 26th
    Elevate your photography with stunning mockups! Join Visual Mentor, Cyn Lagos, as she demonstrates simple Photoshop techniques to showcase your photos in frames, on products, and more. Learn to use layer masks, smart objects, and Adobe Stock templates for professional results. Perfect for beginners & pros!
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July 1 - July 31

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  • July 1 - July 31

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  • Essential Photoshop tools for powerful portraits!
    Essential Photoshop tools for powerful portraits!
    Discover the tools that make portrait transformation a breeze, a blur, a blend! Photographer Cyn Lagos, will be sharing her color photo editing secrets and favorite photoshop effects to reimagine your portait photography. This wil be your starting point to begin your portrait tranformation journey on this epic 4-day livestream challenge.
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  • Mixed Media Portrait Magic
    Mixed Media Portrait Magic
    Get ready to layer textures, patterns, and elements to add depth and intrigue to your portraits. Creative Mentor Cyn Lagos will guide you through her process of scanning her environment and bringing fresh textures directly into Photoshop for intriguing looks!
  • Double Exposure Portraits
    Double Exposure Portraits
    Blend multiple images seamlessly for a surreal and artistic effect! Join Photographer Cyn Lagos to explore color channels, blending modes, and the relationship between photographic moments.
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  • Marketing your Photography
    Marketing your Photography
    Get ready to share your creative vision using artboards in Photoshop to celebrate and showcase your photography! Cyn Lagos will guide you in creating an interactive experience for a social media post that will immerse your photography with your audience.
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May 8 - May 29

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  • May 8 - May 29

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  • Photo Editing 101
    Photo Editing 101
    Learn how to plan your projects, import using camera raw, and use adjustments to perfect every pixel.
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  • Color & Composition
    Color & Composition
    Organize your layers by grouping and masking. Then, learn how to use selection tools and adjustment layers to make your image POP!
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  • Typography & Design
    Typography & Design
    Understand how you can use Adobe Fonts directly in Adobe Photoshop using the new Typography panel.
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  • How To Use Effects
    How To Use Effects
    Use blending modes and smart filters to finish your image. Then dive deeper into masking and adjustment layers.
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April 1 - May 3

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  • April 1 - May 3

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  • Making Waves
    Making Waves
    Use the Curvature Pen Tool and provided elements to create a wave-like mini-poster. Open your Photoshop file with Adobe Express and use the motion tools to create an undulating animation for an aesthetic social media post.
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  • Using Negative Space
    Using Negative Space
    Use the provided assets to design an animated scene template comprised of layered shapes. Experiment with dramatic contrasts in color to split your piece into two dueling themes. Spice up your project in Adobe Express with motion tools!
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  • Motion Lighting
    Motion Lighting
    Use noise textures and brushes to add 3D form to flat shapes. Upload your project files to Express and create a unique revolving animation gesture that will WOW your social media followers!
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  • Mirror Effects
    Mirror Effects
    Using Smart Objects, Gradient Maps and Generative Features to create a Rorschach Test style piece. Use the following prompt to get started: BUTTERFLY INK BLOTS WITH MESSY
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  • Peekaboo Cutouts
    Peekaboo Cutouts
    Use textures and the Liquify filter to create abstract peekaboo cutout backgrounds. Upload your piece to Adobe Express and add video behind your cutout elements to create promos with personality.
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March 4 - March 28

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  • March 4 - March 28

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  • Fantastical Collage with Adobe Firefly
    Fantastical Collage with Adobe Firefly
    Effortlessly isolate complex subjects with Ai enhance one-click selections and image to image generations to combine your photographs and your imagination to one creative composite!
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  • Custom Type Effects
    Custom Type Effects
    Create type hierarchy, visual balance, and text effects to design an attention-grabbing title for a collage!
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  • Mock-Up Templates
    Mock-Up Templates
    A mock-up guide to Photoshop's smart objects and pre-made templates to seamlessly display your artwork on physical products and guarantee the most visually striking showcase of your work on Behance!
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  • Social media Marketing
    Social media Marketing
    Learn to create unique branded marketing designs to show of your work by using artboards in Photoshop!
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February 5 - February 28

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  • February 5 - February 28

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  • Font & Photo Fusion
    Font & Photo Fusion
    In this tutorial, you will learn how to creatively combine fonts from different families and seamlessly integrate them with images for visually appealing designs.
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  • Text Warp Magic
    Text Warp Magic
    Twist and warp your text around objects like a pro! This quick tutorial will have you warping text in no time for cool and funky designs. We'll be using Adobe Firefly and Photoshop
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  • Animating Your Art: Crafting GIFs with Photoshop
    Animating Your Art: Crafting GIFs with Photoshop
    In this tutorial, we'll show you how to breathe life into your static images with simple yet stunning GIF animations using Photoshop. Learn to wield Photoshop's Timeline tool and elevate your visual storytelling like never before.
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  • Pixel Stretch Effect
    Pixel Stretch Effect
    Discover the art of pixel stretching in this week's challenge! Learn to breathe dynamic energy into your images with this stretching technique.
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January 1 - January 31

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  • January 1 - January 31

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  • Designing a Vibrant Disco Flyer
    Designing a Vibrant Disco Flyer
    Integrate vibrant colors, flashy elements, and dynamic typography for an electrifying design.
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  • Less is More: Mastering Minimalist Poster Design
    Less is More: Mastering Minimalist Poster Design
    Learn how to create a sleek, minimalist poster. This tutorial focuses on clean design principles, effective use of space, and impactful minimalism.
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  • Color Pop: Black & White Photos with a Twist
    Color Pop: Black & White Photos with a Twist
    Transform a standard photo into a striking black and white image with a pop of color for dramatic effect. Perfect for highlighting key elements in your photos.
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  • Snap to Sketch: Crafting Comics from Your Photos
    Snap to Sketch: Crafting Comics from Your Photos
    Turn any photo into a comic book-style illustration. Learn techniques for adding patterns, bold outlines, and a vibrant color palette
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November 27 - December 2

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  • November 27 - December 2

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  • Photorealism with Gen Fil
    Photorealism with Gen Fil
    Use generative features and photo editing techniques to create unique, photorealistic design assets.
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  • 3D Type Templates
    3D Type Templates
    Use smart objects and layer styles to create a custom 3D type template.
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  • Large Scale Projects
    Large Scale Projects
    Use Artboards and CC Libraries to design a custom project file designed to be reused for large creative projects. Experiment with layouts using grids to create dynamic posts.
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  • Community Recap
    Community Recap
    Follow along with this extended challenge as Val explores new Photoshop features and incorporates custom assets and templates to create a poster.

September 25 - September 29

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  • September 25 - September 29

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  • Instagram Worthy Vacation Photos
    Instagram Worthy Vacation Photos
    Transform your vacation photos into post-worthy Instagram reels with animation effects and compositing in Photoshop.
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  • Animated Party Invites
    Animated Party Invites
    Create a design for a beach party in photoshop using Generative Fill. Then, animate the design with music and voiceover in Adobe Express.
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  • Creating Video in Photoshop
    Creating Video in Photoshop
    Use Adobe Stock to lay the foundation of your video. Then, use Generative Fill to add elements to your composite. Finally, use the timeline animation tools to create a frame animation!
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August 28 - August 31

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  • August 28 - August 31

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  • Adding Motion to Your Photoshop Designs
    Adding Motion to Your Photoshop Designs
    Design a custom sticker using Photoshop, then, move your assets into a Creative Cloud library to add quick motion in Adobe Express.
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  • Design A Personalized Bobble Head
    Design A Personalized Bobble Head
    Use simple shapes to create a unique bobble head character with textures and dimension.
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  • Animating with Voiceover
    Animating with Voiceover
    Use assets from Photoshop to arrange a unique scene and animate in Adobe Express. Then, add voiceover to bring your creation to life!
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  • Packaging Design in Photoshop
    Packaging Design in Photoshop
    Experiment with typography, color, and shape to create a custom package. Then, apply your design to a mockup for a quick look at the final product.
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July 31 - August 3

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  • July 31 - August 3

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  • Revamping Movie Posters
    Revamping Movie Posters
    Unleash the power of typefaces and reimagine a movie poster with custom typography and text effects.
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  • Mastering the Art of Photo Restoration
    Mastering the Art of Photo Restoration
    Learn how to use advanced techniques to restore your photos, remove scratches, and recolor.
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  • Create A Dual Color Exposure Effect
    Create A Dual Color Exposure Effect
    Create mesmerizing visuals by using duotones, masking, and blending modes to make a unique double exposure effect.
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  • Social Media Magic
    Social Media Magic
    Design eye-popping graphics with Photoshop & Adobe Express (Beta).
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May 30 - June 8

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  • May 30 - June 8

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  • Generative Fill in Photoshop Beta
    Generative Fill in Photoshop Beta
    Explore the magic of Generative Fill with Paul Trani as he shows you how to transform your images with ease.
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  • Discover the New Gradient Tool
    Discover the New Gradient Tool
    Add a unique tone to your photos, or create a striking design by creating custom gradients with ease, by using the new gradient tool in Photoshop.
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  • How To Use The Contextual Task Bar
    How To Use The Contextual Task Bar
    Discover your new Photoshop co-pilot and speed up your workflow with the new contextual task bar in Photoshop.
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  • Transform Your Photos with Adjustment Presets
    Transform Your Photos with Adjustment Presets
    Give your photos a new feel in a flash with the new adjustment presets in Photoshop.
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  • Photo Composition 101
    Photo Composition 101
    Use the power of Adobe Stock and Generative Fill together to lay out the perfect composition for you photos.
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May 2 - May 12

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  • May 2 - May 12

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  • Animating with Variable Type
    Animating with Variable Type
    Create an Instagram story with animated variable type using Photoshop.
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  • Custom Brushes
    Custom Brushes
    Create custom brushes and using Adobe Express for additional resources to create a fantasy map!
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  • Layer Styles
    Layer Styles
    Make a custom and memeable trading card game designs using layer styles and type tools.
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  • Custom Look Up Tables
    Custom Look Up Tables
    Create a custom Look Up Table (LUT) and apply the LUT to make a unique photo collage poster design.
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  • Repeat Patterns and Share for Review
    Repeat Patterns and Share for Review
    Make a custom brand repeat pattern for brand collateral, product designs, clothing lines, etc..
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April 3 - April 14

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March 6 - March 17

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  • March 6 - March 17

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  • Blur Magic and Motion
    Blur Magic and Motion
    Add dimension and movement in a flash by creatively using Path, Iris and Field Blurs with layer masks.
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  • Creating Realistic Shadows
    Creating Realistic Shadows
    Discover new techniques to create the perfect shadow and combine it into your image seamlessly!
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  • Melting Effects
    Melting Effects
    Use the power of liquify tools to melt your text and photos to create a unique and dynamic design.
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  • Mapping Patterns onto Photos
    Mapping Patterns onto Photos
    Transform your photos by mapping patters onto objects, walls, or other elements in your composition.
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  • Instant Exporting & Sharing
    Instant Exporting & Sharing
    Learn how to get instant feedback without giving up your design and how to auto-export as you work.
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February 6 - February 17

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  • February 6 - February 17

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  • Handlettering
    Handlettering
    Choose your favorite quote and use it to create a custom hand lettering poster with brushes, snapping grids and clipping masks.
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  • Creative Portraits
    Creative Portraits
    Create bold and powerful illustrative elements with shapes, masks, and photo textures. Combine them with photographs to create amazing portraits.
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  • Custom Brushes
    Custom Brushes
    Celebrate black hair! Create custom brushes that simulate curls, coils, braids and locs.
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  • Neural Filters
    Neural Filters
    Use neural filters to color black and white photos. Experiment with selection tools and masks to isolate photo subject to make your project stand out.
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  • Repeating Patterns
    Repeating Patterns
    Create some chunky, colorful design elements with shapes, brushes and clipping masks. Arrange your design elements and create multiple repeating pattern swatches.
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January 9 - January 20

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  • January 9 - January 20

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  • Chunky 80's Chrome Icons
    Chunky 80's Chrome Icons
    Transform flat icons into glittering retro masterpieces with Selection Tools, Brushes, and color palette hacks!
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  • Vintage Collectable Mock-Ups
    Vintage Collectable Mock-Ups
    Create a custom mock-up for a toy using Smart Objects, Masks and Adjustment Layers.
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  • Animated Arcade Gifs
    Animated Arcade Gifs
    Animate the buttons, joysticks and screen of an arcade machine in the Photoshop Timeline.
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  • Font Pairing with Purpose
    Font Pairing with Purpose
    Get into the groove of font pairing with Adobe Fonts! Study Font Packs and create your own experimental graphic.
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  • Retro Photo Editing
    Retro Photo Editing
    Use Gradients, Blending Modes, and Adjustment Layers to dramatically alter the lighting of a photo. Replace the background with a new image for a full transformation.
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November 28 - December 9

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  • November 28 - December 9

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  • Tangled Type | Photoshop Typography Challenge
    Tangled Type | Photoshop Typography Challenge
    Create a typographic design be using the Intertwine feature in Illustrator to speed up your workflow
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  • Auto Align | Photoshop Foundations Challenge
    Auto Align | Photoshop Foundations Challenge
    Use image stacks to remove subjects and then use the auto align tools to stay organized.
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  • Silhouette Illustration | Photoshop Illustration Challenge
    Silhouette Illustration | Photoshop Illustration Challenge
    Create custom brushes and use the render tools in Photoshop to design a silhouetted illustration.
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  • Fantasy Panorama | Photoshop Compositing Challenge
    Fantasy Panorama | Photoshop Compositing Challenge
    Use Adobe Stock assets to composite together a panorama style Fantasy landscape.
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  • LinkedIn Banner Image | Photoshop Marketing Challenge
    LinkedIn Banner Image | Photoshop Marketing Challenge
    Use symmetry tools to create a unique banner for a business LinkedIn profile.
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October 24 - November 4

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  • October 24 - November 4

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  • Photoshop Selections 101
    Photoshop Selections 101
    Join us as we do a deep dive into the various different selection tools and the different situations you might need them for.
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  • Combining Type with Photography
    Combining Type with Photography
    Reinvent your typography by incorporating photography with compositing tricks, masking, and blending modes.
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  • Using Fresco with Photoshop
    Using Fresco with Photoshop
    Create a painted letter effect with the Mixer Brush tool and Multicolor Swatches in Fresco, then take your creation into Photoshop to add shadows, effects, and more.
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  • Double Exposure Effect
    Double Exposure Effect
    Create stunning portraits by using blending modes and layering photography.
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  • Halloween Portrait
    Halloween Portrait
    Reimagine your portrait with creepy look, using textures, glowing effects, and color grading techniques.
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September 12 - September 12

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September 12 - September 23

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  • September 12 - September 23

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  • Animation in Photoshop
    Animation in Photoshop
    Animate a letter inspired by the Netflix app intro using animation in Photoshop!
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  • Blur Filters
    Blur Filters
    Create dramatic and atmospheric motion blur effects using motion and path blurs in Adobe Photoshop inspired by the branding for ‘Sandman’.
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  • Distressed Typography
    Distressed Typography
    Distort & distress type by using layer masks and textures to create a punchy typography design inspired by ‘Peaky Blinders’.
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  • Custom Movie Poster
    Custom Movie Poster
    Use Duotone effects to composite a custom movie poster with glowing text, inspired by ‘Stranger Things’.
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  • Textures & Compositing
    Textures & Compositing
    Design a promotional graphic using bold, gritty design inspired by True Crime Documentaries.
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August 16 - August 26

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July 18 - August 12

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June 20 - July 15

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  • June 20 - July 15

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  • #CreateWaves Double Exposure Effects
    #CreateWaves Double Exposure Effects
    Join the #CreateWaves campaign by creating a portrait with a double exposure effect while using ocean imagery.
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  • #CreateWaves Hand Lettering For Beginners
    #CreateWaves Hand Lettering For Beginners
    Use the mixer brush to create wet and wild hand lettering from scratch to help promote the #CreateWaves campaign.
  • Actions Made Easy
    Actions Made Easy
    Create actions to speed up your process and maximize your workflow while creating an ocean themed collage.
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  • Classic Travel Postcards
    Classic Travel Postcards
    Use typography tools and masking techniques to create a classic travel postcard.
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  • Social Media Templates
    Social Media Templates
    Create social media templates to showcase your favorite place to enjoy the ocean.
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May 20 - June 17

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  • May 20 - June 17

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  • Mood Boards Made Easy
    Mood Boards Made Easy
    Kick off your project with a mood board! We’ll be creating a mood board of all original pieces using color, type, and shapes.
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  • Combine Gradients With Portraits
    Combine Gradients With Portraits
    Use gradient maps to transform a portrait into a work of art. Experiment with different methods to create a mixed media graphic.
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  • Dynamic Hovering Tile Effects
    Dynamic Hovering Tile Effects
    Use layer styles to create a ‘Hovering Tile’ effect to add a dynamic flair to your design.
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  • Create A Reflected Landscape
    Create A Reflected Landscape
    Harness the power of displacement maps and distortion filters to create a reflected landscape.
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  • Custom Patterns For Beginners
    Custom Patterns For Beginners
    Learn to use the patterns panel by creating, saving, and applying a custom pattern to your design.
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April 25 - May 6

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March 28 - April 8

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March 14 - March 25

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February 28 - March 11

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January 31 - February 25

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January 3 - January 28

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December 13 - December 17

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November 8 - December 10

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October 18 - November 5

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September 20 - October 15

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August 23 - September 17

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July 26 - August 20

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  • July 26 - August 20

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  • Mood Board
    Mood Board
    Practice prepping for your next big project by creating a mood board! Gather assets then organize a CC Library including references, colors, fonts and inspiration.
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  • Informational Promo
    Informational Promo
    Design an informational promo for your favorite water creature. Design a layout, add your creature and then play with text and graphics.
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  • Illustrated Creature
    Illustrated Creature
    Illustrate a sea creature using simple lines, shapes and textures.
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  • Colors & Depth
    Colors & Depth
    Create a diagram of the ocean’s layers! Choose a color pallet and experiment with ways to visually depict depth within the water column.
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  • Poster Design
    Poster Design
    Design a promotional poster using shapes, shadows and negative space to tell a story.
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June 21 - July 23

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May 24 - June 18

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  • May 24 - June 18

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  • Photoshop Basics
    Photoshop Basics
    Place text into an environment using basic Photoshop tools such as Layers, Masks, Selections, and Blending Modes.
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  • Hybrid Animals
    Hybrid Animals
    Mix and match animals to create a fantasy creature. Use selections, Masks and Refine Edge to quickly and accurately grab sections of each animal.
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  • Photo Manipulation
    Photo Manipulation
    Remove an object from its background, then place it into a new environment using Masks, Color Balance and Perspective tools to make it look realistic.
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  • Brushes
    Brushes
    Add a painted effect to a portrait or a photograph using Brushes and Filters.
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  • Drawing & Painting
    Drawing & Painting
    Add color to an illustrated line drawing. Use selection tools, brushes and Clipping Masks to achieve greater detail.
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April 26 - May 21

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March 29 - April 23

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March 1 - March 26

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  • Photo Compositing
    Photo Compositing
    Create a pile of fresh fruit by combining multiple images. Try importing your composite into Lightroom for finishing touches.
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  • Packaging Design
    Packaging Design
    Using the assets provided, design the packaging label for a fictional brand of organic fruit juice.
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  • Photo Manipulation
    Photo Manipulation
    Edit a vegetable, making it seem as if it has been chopped. Use the Pen Tool, texture and shapes to make your edit look realistic.
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  • Special Effects
    Special Effects
    Create the ‘spray’ effect for an air freshener product shot using selection and masking tools.
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  • Photo Editing
    Photo Editing
    Use Sky Replacement in Photoshop, alongside editing tools in Lightroom to brighten the mood in an overcast photo.
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February 1 - February 26

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January 4 - January 29

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  • Personalized Avatar
    Personalized Avatar
    Polish a selfie with retouching tools in Lightroom alongside Neural Filters in Photoshop.
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  • Creating a Style Guide
    Creating a Style Guide
    Create a style guide for yourself or a fictional client. First, find inspiration on Adobe Fonts, Adobe Stock and Behance. Then, organize assets using CC Libraries.
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  • Social Media Template
    Social Media Template
    Design customizable layouts for social media posts using Live Shapes and Smart Objects.
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  • Edit a Template
    Edit a Template
    Use social media templates to quickly create custom posts! Import assets and use the Frame Tool to dynamically place content.
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  • Start a Series
    Start a Series
    Inspired by the new year, begin a series of daily drawing, designing or editing tasks!
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November 30 - January 1

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November 9 - November 27

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October 26 - November 6

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September 28 - October 9

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September 14 - September 25

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August 31 - September 11

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August 17 - August 28

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  • Moodboard
    Moodboard
    Create a superhero or supervillain themed moodboard using the Artboard tool.
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  • Emblem Design
    Emblem Design
    Design an emblem for a superhero or supervillain using Shapes and Layer Styles.
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  • Mockup
    Mockup
    Design and mockup an article of iconic clothing for a superhero or supervillain. Use your own hero emblem or the one in the starter file.
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  • Photo Compositing
    Photo Compositing
    Turn a person into a superhero or supervillain using compositing techniques. Try changing the background of the photo for a dramatic effect!
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  • Onomatopoeia
    Onomatopoeia
    Design a classic comic book onomatopoeia decal like WHAM or POW! Then, try turning your decal into a custom brush or pattern!
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August 3 - August 14

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July 20 - July 31

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July 6 - July 17

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June 22 - June 26

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  • Logo Design
    Logo Design
    Design a logo for a fictional brand using shapes, Puppet Warp, Clipping Masks and Gradient Maps.
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  • Product Photography
    Product Photography
    Edit a series of product shots for use in branding and packaging mockups. Capture your own images or use the ones in the starter file.
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  • Information Card
    Information Card
    Design a product insert or information card using shapes and text elements.
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  • Combining Images
    Combining Images
    Combine elements from multiple images to create an epic product shot.
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  • Mockup
    Mockup
    Design a mockup from scratch using Smart Objects then combine assets from previous challenges to create a presentation. If you do not have assets, use the ones in the starter file!
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June 8 - June 19

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May 25 - June 5

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May 11 - May 22

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April 27 - May 8

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April 13 - April 24

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March 30 - April 10

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March 16 - March 27

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  • Retouching
    Retouching
    Create a dramatic animal portrait by adding highlights and shadows with the dodge, burn and smudge tools.
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  • Curves Adjustment Layers
    Curves Adjustment Layers
    Seamlessly combine the foreground of one image with the background of another. Use a Curves Adjustment Layer to match colors.
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  • Layer Styles
    Layer Styles
    Design a dynamic sports poster using Layer Styles, Adjustment Layers and Filters.
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  • Text Layers
    Text Layers
    Design a dance club flyer using Text Layers. Use Layer Styles and Filters to add unique effects to your design.
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  • Content-Aware Fill
    Content-Aware Fill
    Make your photos look more professional by removing unwanted objects with the Content-Aware Fill Workspace, Patch Tool and Clone Stamp Tools.
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March 2 - March 13

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February 18 - February 28

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February 3 - February 14

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  • Layers & Selections
    Layers & Selections
    Turn yourself or a friend into a space explorer by swapping backgrounds and adding space themed objects.
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  • Bevel & Emboss
    Bevel & Emboss
    Design a realistic space explorer badge using Bevel and Emboss.
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  • Patterns
    Patterns
    Create a custom pattern or texture using the Define Pattern tool. Try applying your pattern to a piece of space equipment or your badge from challenge #2.
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  • Shapes & Layer Masks
    Shapes & Layer Masks
    Create a robot sidekick! Define the silhouette of your robot with the Custom Shape tool and add details using layer masks.
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  • Distort Filters
    Distort Filters
    Design a space nebula background using brushes, gradients and Distort filters.
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January 21 - January 31

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  • January 21 - January 31

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  • Photo Editing
    Photo Editing
    Bring your photographs to the next level! Use Clone Stamp, Healing Brush and Camera Raw to remove distractions, soften tones and add texture.
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  • Selecting & Masking
    Selecting & Masking
    Create a trend worthy social media image by selecting, isolating and combining images with graphics.
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  • Colors & Blend Modes
    Colors & Blend Modes
    Bring drab images to life using layers to apply colors, gradients and blend modes.
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  • Distorting Type
    Distorting Type
    Design a travel postcard with custom text! Use text tools, selections and Clipping Masks to manipulate text and place it in an environment.
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  • Double Exposure Portrait
    Double Exposure Portrait
    Create a double exposure selfie using masks and blend modes.
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January 6 - January 17

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December 16 - December 20

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December 2 - December 13

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November 11 - November 29

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October 28 - November 10

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  • Album Cover
    Album Cover
    Design a modern album cover or poster by mixing shapes, text and imagery. Try using Adobe Color to discover new color palettes!
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  • Glass Effect
    Glass Effect
    Create a broken glass effect using Blend Modes and Layer Masks. Try applying your effect to a photo series using Smart Objects!
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  • Water Effect
    Water Effect
    Combine images with liquid textures to create a realistic water themed photo composite. Try creating a rain pattern with the Fibers Filter!
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  • Halloween
    Halloween
    Ghoulify a portrait or selfie! Use Blend Modes and Brushes to add fangs, scars and other spooky elements to a photo. Try using Adjustment Layers to add an eerie color effect!
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  • Social Banner
    Social Banner
    Design a banner for your Behance profile! Draw your name, use Layer Masks to remove the background, then add your design to a banner. Try converting your design into a Photoshop Brush for quick reuse!
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October 14 - October 25

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September 30 - October 11

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  • Retouching
    Retouching
    Use the Patch tool and simple retouching techniques to turn a selfie into a professional portrait.
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  • Color Replace
    Color Replace
    Use Color Replace and color adjustment techniques to create product shot with various color options.
  • Content Aware Fill
    Content Aware Fill
    Create an advertisement for a restaurant, business or your personal brand! Use Content Aware Fill to remove and replace products to your liking.
  • Compositing
    Compositing
    Combine and edit images to create a surreal landscape. Use techniques from challenges 1 through 3 such as Color Replace and Content-Aware fill!
  • Layer Masks
    Layer Masks
    Design a double exposure movie poster using Layer Masks.

September 16 - September 27

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September 2 - September 13

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August 19 - August 30

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  • Make a Moodboard
    Make a Moodboard
    Search for images and colors that reflect your personal style. Use these assets to build a moodboard in Photoshop.
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  • Compose an Image
    Compose an Image
    Use traditional media to sketch the composition for a scene or environment. When finished, bring your sketch into Photoshop using Adobe Capture.
  • Create a Night Scene
    Create a Night Scene
    Mix images and objects in Photoshop to create a night scene. Use contextual clues and compositing skills to tell a story.
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  • Create a Day Scene
    Create a Day Scene
    Mix images and objects in Photoshop to create a day scene. Use contextual clues and compositing skills to tell a story.
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  • Use 3D Elements
    Use 3D Elements
    Create a surreal scene or landscape by adding 3D elements to an image.
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August 5 - August 16

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  • Stylized Avatar
    Stylized Avatar
    Create an avatar for a fantasy adventure character! Use Photoshop to turn a selfie into a stylized portrait. Embellish your creation with fantasy elements like a beard, fancy crown or crazy hair!
  • Icon Design
    Icon Design
    Build supplies for a fantasy adventure character. Choose from items like gold, potions or food and use the Pen Tool to create icons for them.
  • Tools & Filters
    Tools & Filters
    Create a coat of arms or house crest for a fantasy adventure character using the Symmetry Tool and Displacement Maps.
  • Photo Compositing
    Photo Compositing
    All adventurers need reliable equipment. Combine photos to create a piece of magical equipment for an adventure character. Get creative with weapons, armor, jewelry or artifacts!
  • Texture & Patterns
    Texture & Patterns
    Create a heroic companion for a fantasy adventure character! Draw the silhouette of a magical creature and use Blending Modes to add scales, fur or feathers.

July 22 - August 2

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July 8 - July 19

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June 17 - June 29

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June 3 - June 14

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  • Create an illustration.
    Create an illustration.
    Add colors and values to an illustration using layers, blending modes and brushes.
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  • Text effects.
    Text effects.
    Create a classic Sci-Fi poster using your illustration from challenge #2. Play with text and brushes to create unique effects.
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  • Combine shapes and images.
    Combine shapes and images.
    Create a modern Sci-Fi poster by combining shapes and images.
  • Add an image filter.
    Add an image filter.
    Add a glitch effect to a portrait using layers and filters in Photoshop.
  • Manipulate a photo with effects.
    Manipulate a photo with effects.
    Add neon effects to an image or photograph to give it ‘Stranger Things’ vibes.

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