Psdtuts+ Updates - Epic StarCraft 2 Fan Art

Posted: 31 May 2011 09:00 AM PDT

StarCraft is one of my all time favorite video game franchises. I started playing back in high school – way back in 1998. I continued to play it off and on throughout college but eventually stopped when it seemed as if Blizzard would never release a sequel. Fast forward about 12 years and today, StarCraft 2 is a thriving e-sport with people like HuskyStarCraft and Day9 pushing the game on their YouTube pages. Since I am such a huge fan of the game, I decided to showcase some of my favorite pieces of StarCraft fan art for all of you to enjoy. Most of these pieces were found on the Blizzard website although some of them can also be found on Deviant Art. Let’s take a look!

All-In by TheChaoticKnight

The piece by The Chaotic Knight on Deviant Art portrays the final battle between the forces of StarCraft hero Jim Raynor and villain The Queen of Blades in StarCraft 2: Wings of Victory. As you can see, a massive battle looms overhead that include Battlecruisers and Zerg forces.

Queen of Blades by Marek Okon (OmeN2501)

This piece by Marek Okon portrays StarCraft villain, The Queen of Blades. Once a Terran Ghost named Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades is now one of the most feared individuals in the StarCraft Universe.

Glare by Brian Cosmiano (HoodZ)

This piece by Brian Cosmiano portrays a Terran marine as he takes cover in a trench.

Raynor

This piece shows Jim Raynor during a battle as the world around him burns.

Zealot by Yi Yoon-Gi (Tazzi)

The Zealot of the most basic battlefield unit in the Protoss arsenal. This piece by Yi Yoon-Gi shows how rugged and deadly they can be.

Marines on Char – Matthew McKeown

Char is a resource rich planet that was eventually settled by the Zerg. This piece by Matthew McKeown shows just how inhabitable this planet can be, even without the Zerg.

Adjutant by Kaynine

Adjutants are a form of artificial intelligence that provide players with key information about an objective or mission. This piece by Kaynine shows a side of them that most of us probably didn’t expect.

I Love The Smell by Magnus Fallgren

This piece by Magnus Fallgren portrays a marine taking in the sights and smells of battle.

Be Still by Magnus Fallgren

In StarCraft, sometimes it’s best to wait until the perfect time to strike. This piece by Magnus Fallgren shows a marine keeping his cool while a hydralisk passes by.

Stay Away From Me by Magnus Fallgren

In yet another piece by Magnus Fallgren, a Ghost takes a knee during a rain shower.

Bugs by Bin Zhang

This piece by Bin Zhang portrays a battle to the death between a marine and a hydralisk.

Black Die

This rendering of a marine shows what it would look like as a die cast action figure.

Thor by Yung-Gi-Haung

In this piece, a Thor, the largest Terran unit is blasting away at some unknown enemy.

You Dropped Something by Daniel H Chang

This Zerg Ultralisk is letting a marine know that he dropped his weapon on the ground. This will end well for the marine…

Fire

This painting shows a team of marines engaging Zerg Mutalisks in battle.

I Come From the Shadows

This piece shows a Terran Marine and a Protoss Dark Templar.

Zeratul by Yaroslav

This painting shows Protoss hero, Zeratul standing proud.

Marine by Lee Sin Jae

This painting shows the Terran character Tychus as he calmly walks away or towards battle.

Zerg Invasion by Kris

In this painting Terran forces seem surprised as the Zerg invade.

Family Portrait by Leon19

This portrait shows several Terran and Protoss units together as one happy family.

Jim Raynor by Liu Jiguo

Jim Raynor stands proud as a fleet of Banshees fly overhead.

Zealot by DeNdeMaN

This rendering of a Protoss Zealot shows a ton of detail.

Starcraft Terran Medic by VonSchlippe

Once a key part of Terran unit structure, the Medic has now been replaced by the Medivac, an air unit that heals bio units from the sky. This rendering by VonSchlippe shows a medic up close and personal.

Starcraft Painting by Neocromagnum

This painting by Neocromagnum shows a marine who may be in a bit of trouble.

Killing Fields by Nathan Boyd

These Zerg Overlords may need to spread out a bit so those missles don’t take them all out.

Revenge Class Battlecruiser by Branislav Bogdanovic

This piece shows a fleet of battlecruisers emerging from a blue planet.

Reaper by Matthew McKeown

Reapers are new units in StarCraft 2. Their rocket packs make them excellent units to use to scout out your opponent’s base.

Hydralisk by HaifengLuo

This hydralisk can see the whole battlefield from the top of a cliff.

StarCraft by Christopher Pigden

This marine is wreaking havok with his dual wielding machine guns.

Sneak Attack by Hechao

This marine is taking advantage of an opportunity and is attacking fast before it is too late. Hopefully, that Mutalisk doesn’t see him.

Terran Ghost by VonSchlippe

This ghost is just hanging out, relaxing.

Starcraft Ghost Nova Final by Shiramune

This Terran Ghost looks both formidable and sexy.

Ultralisk by Luke Mancini

This Terran marine is about to become an afternoon snack for this Ultralisk.

Zealot by Liu Jiguo

This Protoss Zealot stands atop his fallen enemies.

Hydralisk Nanny by Tamara

This hydra stands guard as her larva grows.

Jim Raynor by Sun Xilong

Jim Raynor is dwarfed by is marine armor.

Best of the Web – May 2011

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:00 AM PDT

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As you know, each month, we round up some of the best Photoshop-related content from around the web. This month, there were some excellent Photoshop tutorials and articles to choose from so please take a moment to review our favorites from May 2011.

Photoshop Tutorials

Create a Wacom Product Advertisement in Photoshop

This tutorial from Creative Fan will demonstrate how to create a cool Wacom product advertisement using pandas and bonsai trees.

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Photoshop Tutorial: Create a Photo-Realistic Orange from Scratch

This tutorial from Pxleyes will demonstrate how to create a realistic looking orange from scratch using only Photoshop.

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Vintage 3D Typography in Photoshop with Repoussé

The repousse tool in Photoshop CS5 has many uses. This tutorial from Abduzeedo will demonstrate how to create a vintage 3D typographic effect.

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Video: 3D DNA Strand with Photoshop Extended

Strands of DNA can be challenging to create with standard 2D applications. This tutorial from Layers Magazine will demonstrate how to create a DNA strand using Photoshop CS5’s 3D tools.

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Illustration Tutorial: Creating an iOS Device Connector in Photoshop

This tutorial from Wegraphics will demonstrate how to create an iOS device connector in Photoshop.

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Photoshop Tutorial: Effectively Remove Facial Hair in CS5

This tutorial from Pxleyes will demonstrate how to remove a man’s beard using Photoshop CS5.

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How To Create a Dramatic Action Scene in Photoshop

This tutorial from Spoon Graphics will demonstrate how to create a dramatic action poster in Photoshop.

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Create a Surreal Landscape Using Photo Manipulation

In this tutorial from Wegraphics you will learn how to create a surreal landscape photo manipulation in Photoshop.

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Articles and Inspiration, and Freebies

Tips on Design Pricing, Estimates and Invoices

The business side of design can be just as challenging as the design side of the industry. This article from Cute Little Factory gives some tips on running your design business.

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30 Examples of Smart Print Advertisements

This round up on Web Design Ledger showcases some examples of smart print advertisements.

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Super Creative Illustrations

This collection of illustrations on Abduzeedo showcases some excellent digital paintings from Nithin Rao Kumblekar.

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18 Essential Grunge Textures

These grunge textures from Lost and Taken will make an excellent addition to your design arsenal.

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Useful Photoshop Tutorials for Designing Abstract Backgrounds

Looking for a creative background for your next design? This collection of tutorials on Noupe will give you plenty of ideas.

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30 Epic Graffiti Illustrations by Yok Yoker

This post from Creative Overflow showcases 30 amazing graffiti illustrations by Yok Yoker.

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34 Awesome Poster Designs

This article on DesignM.ag showcases 34 awesome poster designs for inspiration.

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Fantastic Wakeboards to Inspire Your Designs

While wakeboards are a lot of fun to ride, they are also a lot of fun to look at and create. This showcases from Web Designer Depot showcases some excellent examples.

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