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Create Vector Clouds in Photoshop

28 January 2010 29,350 views 7 Comments

Hello, welcome to another exclusive tutorial from PSD Nation. In this tutorial, I’ll show you the steps to create vector clouds.

Check out the final product below:

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Step 1 – Creating the Sky

Every cloud needs a good sky background. Create a gradient with the colors (#98bedd) and (#e0eefa); proceed to fill the background layer with this gradient, you will end up with something like this:

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Step 2 – Creating a Cloud

Next, take the Ellipse tool and with Shift held down (to make sure all of the ellipses are created on the same layer), create a bunch of circles in a fashion similar to the one below:

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Step 3 – Styling the Cloud

To make the cloud look more realistic, make the following layer style changes to the cloud’s layer:
Please note the gradient uses the colors (#e9e9ce) and (#fcfdf4).

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Step 4 – Final Touches

Next, duplicate the cloud and use the transform tools to modify its shape. Experiment to achieve the effect you desire:

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Congrats! You’re created some vector clouds.

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7 Comments »

  • Digital.Patience said:

    Thanks for the tutorial I used it for a flyer!

  • Arjen said:

    Nice tutorial! Just tried it, and it looks good!

    Thanks

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  • Trevor said:

    This tutorial is great! totally satisfied. JUST what I was looking for. Thanks!
    -Trevor

  • Ajax website styles said:

    thats a nice trick man i will use it thanks. You are expert. happy

  • Drakeshe said:

    Awesome!
    I’ve attempted many times but this makes it very simple!

  • AlbertDS said:

    Very simple tutorial! I used it for creating a logo, thanks!

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