Photoshop Tutorial for Elements 9 A guide to some of the basic techniques using Photoshop Elements 9 By Candice Foers-Bates

Photoshop Tutorial for Elements 9 Part 10 Adding a gradient

Adding Gradient Create a new Layer. Select the ‘Gradient’ tool. The parameters can be set at the top of the screen.

Adding Gradient The style of the gradient can be chosen from the presets in the palette at the top.

Adding Gradient Define the area to be filled using the on-screen visual guide.

Adding Gradient This is how this example looks showing a gradient from right to left.

Adding Gradient Try another angle.

Adding Gradient A different effect is achieved.

Great! I hope you’re not completely fed up yet – there’s more!