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This tutorial shows you how to create yummy typography. You’ll need Photoshop CS5 or newer to follow this tutorial.

Step 1

Create new file (File > New, or Ctrl + N) 1600×1200 px.

Step 2

Choose first layer – Background. Pick gradient tool (G). Set Radial gradient from the top. Pick #591d00 and #2d0e00 colors.

Step 3

Add new layer (Shift + Ctrl + N or Layer > New > Layer…). Choose brush tool. Set #fea800 color. Pick Soft round brush and set it to 1242 px big. Draw dot on the center.

Step 4

Change blending mode of this layer to Screen and set opacity to 20%.

Step 5

Now you will need Bokeh stock. Place it into your image.

Step 6

Click at the mask of the layer with holding alt. Choose black and white radial gradient and make something like that:

Step 7

Change blending mode of bokeh layer to Linear Dodge (Add).

Step 8

Create Adjustment layer with Hue/saturation (Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation or use marked shortcut).

Hue: +175 Saturation: -100 Lightness: -76

Step 9

If Adjustment layer isn’t clippy (layer adjusts all below) you should make it clippy. Just click Right Mouse Button on Adjustment layer and choose from menu “Create clipping mask”.

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