It might still be several days before we get to Halloween, but there are signs of the imminent arrival of ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks at every turn. From decorated houses and storefront windows, to promotional materials and classroom activities, the minds of parents, merchants, teachers and tiny tots are full of spooky images and ghostly themes.
Artists too can add a little “Boo” to their work with their version of terror in image form. Check out these intense paintings from some masters for example:
Top 10 Terrifying Paintings by Great Artists
And for folks who like to play in Photoshop there are also a number of really great tutorials out there to help them create special Halloween fun. Whether it’s a graphic element to serve as a starting point, a photo alteration, or a creepy background to which you can add text for ads, flyers or posters, there’s no need to fear you won’t be able to find something to elevate the scare factor.
To dress up your Halloween projects, then, here’s a one-stop shopping guide to some of the best to be found, including a poster for a horror movie and an icky text effect:
DigitalArts Halloween Photoshop Tutorials
WebDesignDev Creepy Halloween Tutorials
Inspiredmag Halloween Photoshop Tutorials
DesignBump Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials for Halloween