
Hold Shift (so it will draw a perfectly vertical line), and draw a line from the top to the bottom of the box as shown below: This is important because we want the line to be created on its own layer, not added to the rectangle layer. If the rectangle currently has resize handles in the image (indicating it’s selected), hit Return (Mac) or Enter (Windows) to deselect it. In the Tools panel, click and hold on the Rectangle tool and choose the Line tool.In the Layers panel, expand the event info and select the type bg layer.

Lastly, let’s add a divider line between the two pieces of text in this box. Go into Layer > Group Layers or hit Cmd–G (Mac) or Ctrl–G (Windows). While we have our layers selected, let’s organize them by putting them in a group. In the Options bar, click the Align vertical centers button.Hold Shift and select the type bg layer.Let’s make sure the type is vertically centered in the box. In the Options bar, click the Align horizontal centers button.


Do not confuse this with the Rectangular Marquee tool. In the Tools panel choose the Rectangle tool.Let’s add a rectangle behind the new type at the bottom so it stands out more.This is the same design you created in the previous exercise, except we added some more text at the bottom to save you some time. From the Photoshop Class folder, open the 6C Magazine ad.psd file.Ĭhoose View > Fit on Screen ( Cmd–0 (Mac) or Ctrl–0 (Windows)).Using Standard Vector Shapes to Create a Background In this exercise you’ll learn how to draw some vector shapes and create paint splatters with a custom brush. Vector shapes, Brush Settings Exercise Preview Topics covered in this Photoshop tutorial: During the course, you will get access to the accompanying class files, live instructor demonstrations, and hands-on instruction. Note: These materials are provided to give prospective students a sense of how we structure our class exercises and supplementary materials.
