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

2. Photoshop Tutorial for Elements 9
Part 10
Adding a gradient

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

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

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

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

7. Adding Gradient
Try another angle.

8. Adding Gradient
A different effect is achieved.

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