Create Destructive Black and White Lettering with a Dramatic Splash Effect

Learn to create expressive black and white lettering with a dramatic splash effect in this 51-minute tutorial. Master techniques such as Bevel Emboss, Filter Blur, and the Pen Tool to transform standard text into a stunning, destructive illustration. Explore the beauty of monochromatic design as you craft thoughts connected to a central word, add paint splatters, incorporate scratches, and position smoke elements. Follow along step-by-step to develop a unique and visually striking typographic composition that combines various artistic elements for maximum impact.

Introduction
Creating a new document
Bevel Emboss
Fill Tool
Filter Blur
Smoke
Positioning
Scratching
Adding Paint
Creating Letter L
Rasterizing Letter S
Adding Lines
Adding Stars
Using the Pen Tool