{"id":2145,"date":"2018-07-18T21:01:08","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T13:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=2145"},"modified":"2022-10-08T17:08:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-08T09:08:29","slug":"40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Cool Abstract and Background Photoshop Tutorials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Backgrounds are perhaps the most <strong>multi-purpose design elements<\/strong> that can be used in almost any kind of design. Although you can download different backgrounds from the web but the flexibility and possibilities are greater when you <strong>design them yourself in Photoshop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, I did a post on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/80-best-photoshop-text-effects-tutorials-part-iii\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photoshop text effect tutorials<\/a>, and similarly, in this post, I am covering the <strong>best and most updated collection<\/strong> of cool and abstract Photoshop background tutorials. Let\u2019s take a dig at it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/web-design-tutorials-the-ultimate-roundup\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 Best Website Interface Photoshop Tutorials<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IZbfmXhbnsQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Abstract Background<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a simple Photoshop tutorial which will help you to create a <strong>green and yellow abstract backdrop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/yellow-green-abstract.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Background\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IUBryewT2IU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Windows Vista Style Wallpaper<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is an excellent blue abstract <strong>background inspired by Windows<\/strong>. Watch this video to replicate it yourself quickly.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/windows-vista.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Vista Style Wallpaper\" width=\"700\" height=\"433\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oQL0pae_els\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Colorful Wavy Stripes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this guide, you are going to learn to create a colorful background with waves and stripes.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/waves-stripes-tut.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Wavy Stripes\" width=\"700\" height=\"447\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bqvNiT_Ap_E\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Colorful Computer Background<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is Aurora abstract background video tutorial. You can use it for your future design project or as a desktop wallpaper.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/aurora-abstract-background.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Computer Background\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-an-abstract-low-poly-pattern-in-adobe-photoshop-and-illustrator--cms-21171\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Low-Poly Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The low poly technique was initially used for 3D models and scenes. With this article, you can create this <strong>pastel colors background<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/how-to-create-an-abstract-low-poly-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Low-Poly Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.spoongraphics.co.uk\/tutorials\/create-an-abstract-design-with-patterns-in-photoshop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Abstract Design with Patterns<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Create an abstract background using <strong>simple shapes and gradients<\/strong> in Photoshop. It takes 20 minutes to recreate it.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/abstract-pattern-circles.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Design with Patterns\" width=\"700\" height=\"990\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BPTRO-U90f0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Low poly Background Design<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here is an unusual low poly background with a yellow and red gradient. Watch this tutorial on YouTube to create the same pattern.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/red-low-poly.jpg\" alt=\"Low poly Background Design\" width=\"700\" height=\"411\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spyrestudios.com\/design-an-abstract-wallpaper-in-photoshop-illustrator\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Wallpaper<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You would need to use both <strong>Photoshop and Illustrator to create<\/strong> this complicated abstract background.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/design-an-abstract-wallpaper-in-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Wallpaper\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abduzeedo.com\/abstract-wallpaper-pixelmator-2-copies-pixelmator-giveaway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Abstract Wallpaper in Pixelmator<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The effect on this pattern seems complicated, but you will be surprised how <strong>easy it is to recreate it in Photoshop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/abstract-wallpaper-color.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Wallpaper in Pixelmator\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abduzeedo.com\/msnbc-new-background-design-photoshop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> MSNBC New Background Design<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is one more Photoshop tutorial from Abduzeedo. It will teach you to make MSNBC header effect from scratch.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/msnbc-background.jpg\" alt=\"MSNBC New Background Design\" width=\"700\" height=\"507\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/create-a-seamless-circular-geometric-background-pattern-in-photoshop--psd-37580\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Seamless, Circular, Geometric Background Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You can quickly create this black and white geometric background in Photoshop with this guide. It\u2019s <strong>seamless pattern<\/strong> which means you can make as big as you want.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/create-a-seamless-circular-geometric-background.jpg\" alt=\"Seamless, Circular, Geometric Background Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ovlCLzJFG0s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Explosion<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a 15-minutes video tutorial on how to create this impressive color explosion pattern.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/color-explosion.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Explosion\" width=\"700\" height=\"406\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vY4k0iefZYI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Design<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a geometric background with squares and circles. You are going to use <strong>simple shapes and gradients in Photoshop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/photoshop-tut-squares-circles.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Design\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UAWIh9YUAxo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Twisted Light Fibers Effect<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a beautiful abstract backdrop with twisted light in red and yellow colors. You can replicate this technique after watching the video.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/twisted-light-background.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Twisted Light Fibers Effect\" width=\"700\" height=\"458\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ori23eHQXgM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Make Your Own Design into a Seamless Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Easy and efficient way to create a seamless pattern using your own design. You will use <strong>blending modes, simple shapes, and layers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/seamless-pattern-from-design.jpg\" alt=\"Make Your Own Design into a Seamless Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"471\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EvHs6MEFaW4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Geometric Sunburst & Starburst Design<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Create a cool <strong>geometric sunburst<\/strong> (or a starburst) with just a few effects in Adobe Photoshop.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/sunburst-light.jpg\" alt=\"Geometric Sunburst & Starburst Design\" width=\"700\" height=\"473\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oYcYq6kcji0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Polygon Shapes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This tutorial will tell you how to turn a beautiful picture with <strong>dandelions into a stylish polygon shapes<\/strong> pattern with a gradient.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/polygon-shapes-beginner.jpg\" alt=\"Polygon Shapes\" width=\"700\" height=\"402\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DIglU_Nneak\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstracts \u201cPolygon Blast\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This video tutorial is a part of Youtube series called \u2018Abstrakts\u2019. It will walk you through the <strong>process of creating these fantastic polygon blasts<\/strong> with Photoshop.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/polygon-blast.jpg\" alt='Abstracts \"Polygon Blast\"' width=\"700\" height=\"634\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/articles\/photoshop-in-60-seconds-how-to-create-a-geometric-pattern--cms-27973\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Simple Geometric Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a one-minute tutorial which will tell you how to create a seamless pattern with triangles in orange, yellow, and green.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/photoshop-in-60-seconds-how-to-create-a-geometric-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Simple Geometric Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"462\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CP8FkfMmbKU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Wallpaper in Photoshop CC<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Check out this simple video tutorial which will help you to make this purple <strong>abstract funnel with Photoshop<\/strong>. The video has no words, just step-by-step process.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/purple-wallpaper-cc.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Wallpaper in Photoshop CC\" width=\"700\" height=\"428\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DHXcVm3Eg0U\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract background in Photoshop<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Watch this quick video of how to create a <strong>simple abstract pattern with circles<\/strong> and blue and green light leaks.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/creating-an-abstract-background-in-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract background in Photoshop\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5SJCMMKBQ0A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Liquify Effect Background Texture<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is an essential tutorial on how to make a <strong>stunning liquid backdrop<\/strong> in Photoshop. You are going to use Gradient Map and Filters.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/how-to-create-an-abstract-liquify-effect.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Liquify Effect Background Texture\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hBXB3PaNmAM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Wormhole Background<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Do you like a sky full of stars? Then you would like this tutorial showing the process of creating an abstract <strong>background with wormhole effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/wormhole-abstract-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Wormhole Background\" width=\"700\" height=\"452\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TVqR1zEF4kM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Abstract Wallpaper in Adobe Photoshop cc 2017<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This video guide will walk you through the process of building an abstract <strong>background with a gradient from scratch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/adobe-photoshop-tut-abstract.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Wallpaper in Adobe Photoshop cc 2017\" width=\"700\" height=\"391\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/254490555\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Making of Organic Design with Distorted Type<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a fantastic simple <strong>tutorial from Vimeo<\/strong> showing you how to create an organic military pattern in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/city-is-your-jungle.jpg\" alt=\"Making of Organic Design with Distorted Type\" width=\"700\" height=\"652\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/quick-tip-how-to-create-a-geometric-background-effect-in-photoshop--psd-31489\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Geometric Background Effect<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Quick Tip is a series of articles created to help you spend less time on designs. Here is a basic tutorial on how to <strong>create a geometric triangle pattern<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/quick-tip-how-to-create-a-geometric-background.jpg\" alt=\"Geometric Background Effect\" width=\"700\" height=\"496\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-the-carpet-pattern-from-the-shining--cms-27364\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Carpet Pattern From \u201cThe Shining\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a design which looks like an old carpet pattern. You can recreate this background with Photoshop.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/carpet-pattern.jpg\" alt='Carpet Pattern From \"The Shining\"' width=\"700\" height=\"494\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-knitted-pattern-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-25714\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Knitted Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Get to know how to make this cute knitted pattern with Adobe Photoshop. Here you\u2019ll find <strong>step-by-step instructions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/knitted-pattern-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Knitted Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"442\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-an-intertwining-trellis-pattern-in-adobe-photoshop--cms-22680\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Intertwining Trellis Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a simple guide on how to create this cool intertwining trellis pattern in Photoshop from start to finish. You will use rectangles and grid layout.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/how-to-create-an-intertwining-trellis-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Intertwining Trellis Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/create-a-colorful-geometric-pattern-in-photoshop--psd-37055\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Colorful Geometric Pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You see here a colorful geometric pattern which can add more depth to your designs. You can <strong>replicate the background using this article<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials\/create-a-colorful-geometric-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Geometric Pattern\" width=\"700\" height=\"560\"><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>List of useful Photoshop tutorial, articles, and guides to create different types of cool abstract backgrounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[1936,1933],"topic":[4520],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>30 Cool Abstract and Background Photoshop Tutorials - 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