This week we’re having some superb tutorials from psdtuts, tutorial9, spoongraphics pshero and tutzor. Good tutorials in which a lot of work has been put.

Amazing Retro Rainbow Curves

Author’s comment: “In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to design some amazing vector based Retro Rainbow Curves using Adobe Photoshop. These retro artifacts have become a popular trend in modern design!”

Valentines Day – Photoshop Style

Author’s comment: “A few days ago, I decided to make a special present for my girlfriend. I also thought this technique could be used by others that have the same plan, so here it goes. I will teach you some nice techniques that could improve your experience and also help you make a great gift.”

How to Create Intense Light Streaks

Author’s comment: “The commentors asked how the light stream effect on some of the pieces was created. I did a little research and picked up a couple of tips from similar tutorials to present a walkthrough on how to create intense light streaks flowing around an object or person.”

Adding Depth With Shadows

Author’s comment: “In this Photoshop tutorial you’ll learn to add depth to a two dimensional layout using simple shadows and highlights.”

Create the Glass Shelf Dock from Leopard OS

Author’s comment: “In the new MAC OS X Leopard operating system, the application bar has a new, sleek look. This tutorial will show you how to create the Glass Shelf Dock used for the operating system.”

Design a Glossy Download Icon

Author’s comment: “The difficulty in designing web graphics is not so much in the actual execution of the design, but more in the planning of it. At the same time you want the graphic to be eye-catching, yet smooth and small enough so it doesn’t dominate your layout. This tutorial will teach you how to create a graphic that does just that.”

Star Wars text effect

Author’s comment: “In this tutorial we will be working on a Star Wars text effect.”

Create a Jaguar Style Folder Icon

Author’s comment: “In this tutorial, we will show you how to cover an object in a Jaguar style fur texture. In this example, we’ll cover a computer folder, but this technique can be used with any other object, like a CD cover, a mouse, or even a computer.”

Sleek Phone Advertisement Flyer

Author’s comment: “In this tutorial I will show you guys how to make a very interesting and sleek Phone Advertising wallpaper.”

Text Effect Quickie: Delicious Chocolate Text

Author’s comment: “Learn how to quickly design some delectable, rich dark chocolate flavored text! A single look at text like this will make any chocolate lovers mouth water instantly!”

Water effect photo montage

Author’s comment: “I have seen something really interesting on the net a few days that was made by Nik Ainley but I found the tutorial too small. So here is a more detailed one for those who think of using this great technique.”

Create a Vibrant Blueprint

Author’s comment: “In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a blueprint that is based off another image. The techniques used are simple and can be used on a lot of designs.”