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Cloud Logo

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Creating clouds in Photoshop seems to be quite popular these days, so in this tutorial I am going to be teaching you how to create a cloud logo for your site.

Step 1

Firstly, we are going to be creating a new document. The dimensions I have used are 600 pixels wide and 420 pixels high. Fill in the background with a subtle radial gradient from #4d99ca to #2c7bb4.

Step 2

On a new layer use the ellipticial marquee tool to form a cloud shape. To add to a selection, hold down the shift key while selecting with a marquee tool.

Step 3

Fill your cloud selection with white. To fill a selection simply go Edit > Fill with the colour #ffffff. Line the cloud up in the center of the document if you want, but we’ll be duplicating it and such later on anyway.

Step 4

Now we are going to be adding some layer styles to our cloud. To adjust layer styles right click the layer and select blending options.

Result:

Step 5

Duplicate the cloud layer (Ctrl + J) and reduce the size of it (in proportion – so hold down the shift key). To transform the size of an object just go Edit > Transform > Scale or Ctrl + T. Move the clouds around until you have them in a position that you like the look of. Ensure that you have some space to stick the text to come though.

Step 6

Select the text tool and write the name of your site there. I’ve used one of the Vista fonts ‘Cambria’. I’ve also given the text a dark outer glow effect too.

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Comments (25)

  1. ps says:

    I liked this tutorial.
    good job

  2. Jacob Ras says:

    Great tutorial, easy to understand.

  3. Romany4 says:

    It’s very easy, but the effect is very beautiful

  4. Rufus says:

    Hey that is a great trick! I never knew you could add selections with shift. Looking forward to more.

  5. James says:

    Thanks for your comments.

    @Rufus: and to remove from selection hold down the Alt key – very handy because you don’t need to make another selection if you just need to add another little bit.

  6. LEIDA says:

    I like your idea…its simply but knowledgable..
    ‘Till to your next trick..

  7. Utah says:

    An excellent tutorial: clear and easy to understand and the result is attractive.

  8. James says:

    Thanks for your comments LEIDA and Utah :)

  9. Muhammad Saleem says:

    this is the best touturial of the week which is regarding by this person who designed it with hard work.

  10. James says:

    Thanks Muhammad :)

  11. CgBaran Tuts says:

    Great logo and i love the cloud effect

  12. jeyaganesh says:

    you rock.. the site is simply stunning… I like to practice ur tutorials.. thanks a lot.. great work.. :-)

  13. JS says:

    Cool tutorial! It’s simple yet the end product is simply beautiful.

  14. Love to see this tutorial.
    This is really nice.
    Thanks for the post.

  15. Kara says:

    My current turnout, I’m still editing it ;)

  16. SoulTs [RUS] says:

    thanks a lot! Great tutorial!

  17. thanhs for the post, i like it

  18. Paul says:

    Really Simple! good…..

  19. pramila says:

    i like this site.

    thank you

    pramila

  20. Dani Siregar says:

    This’s what called “Simple but Awesome” :D

  21. thanks sharing your logo.

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