Photoshop Tutorialfor Elements 9A guide to some of the basic techniques using Photoshop Elements 9

By Candice Foers-Bates

Photoshop Tutorialfor Elements 9Part 10

Adding a gradient

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

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

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

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

Adding GradientTry another angle.

Adding GradientA different effect is achieved.

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