[Free] Easily Create Colorful Image Backgrounds In Adobe Photoshop

Create eye-catching & colorful backgrounds using pixel drag technique for social media, banners, brochures & websites – Free Course

Added on May 24, 2025 Design 2 min read

What you’ll learn

Use Adobe Photoshop's amazing cut-out tools
Use single column pixel selections
Work with Layer Stretching and Layer Warping
Use Polar Coordinates
Use Brushes
Use Layer Masks
Add cool effects like Drop Shadow
Understand Layer Blend Modes
Learn how to export your work as both layered Photoshop files and ready-to-share JPGs

Requirements

A basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful but not essential

Description

If you’re looking to create fun, eye-catching, and easy to create background for people for your Posters, Adverts, Banners, Birthday Cards, Children’s Wall Designs, Websites or Social Media Posts, these professional techniques will make your work really pop!

Hi, I’m Tim!

I’m an Adobe Certified Instructor and Expert, and I work as a designer based in London.

In this short and enjoyable free class, I’ll gently take you through 2 tutorials showing you how to create a playful color trail using Adobe Photoshop’s Pixel Stretch technique. Using the powerful AI cut-out tools we’ll then cut out people, add shadows and highlights creating a brilliant 3D looking image — all in a way that’s both fun and beginner-friendly.

Whether you want to jazz up a birthday card, create unique posters or adverts, or design cool social media posts and banners, this course will give you the skills to make it happen.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

Use Adobe Photoshop’s amazing cut-out tools
Use single column pixel selections
Work with Layer Stretching and Layer Warping
Use Polar Coordinates
Use Brushes
Use Layer Masks
Add cool effects like Drop Shadow
Understand Layer Blend Modes
Export your work as both layered Photoshop files and ready-to-share JPGs

All lessons are delivered in short, bite-sized videos that are easy to follow. Even if you’ve never used Photoshop before, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process.

If you’d like to know more about Photoshop please do check out my Non-Scary Beginner Friendly Adobe Photoshop Course in my profile!

There are resource which are in the intro video section.

So whether you’re making something for websites, children’s room décor, or your next big celebration, let’s make it fun, creative, and totally enjoyable!

Let’s get started!

If you would like to know more about Photoshop, check out my Non-Scary Beginner Friendly Adobe Photoshop Including the Powerful New AI Features.

Don’t forget to share your work—I love seeing what you create!

Author(s): Tim Wilson