Learn about Overlays & Textures

Add overlays and textures to your designs and create greater visual interest. Learn to apply unique effects to your work, from vintage overlays to grunge textures.
  1. How to Create a Marble Texture Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Marble Texture Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you want to learn how to create a marble effect in Photoshop, follow me in this step-by-step tutorial to design a fabulous and luxurious marble texture!

  2. How to Make a Seamless Brick Pattern in Illustrator

    How to Make a Seamless Brick Pattern in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to make a brick pattern in Illustrator? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a vector brick wall using a brick pattern.

  3. 100+ Best Wood Vector Textures (Grain and Seamless Textures)

    100+ Best Wood Vector Textures (Grain and Seamless Textures)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Are you looking for wood texture vectors to incorporate into a project? Then head to Envato Elements to find premium wood pattern vectors.

  4. 200+ Best Distressed Vector Textures

    200+ Best Distressed Vector Textures

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for distressed textures? Envato Elements offers a wonderful collection of the best distressed vector textures you can find online.

  5. How to Create a Glass Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Glass Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a frosted glass effect in Photoshop, how to create a realistic reflective glass effect and more in this tutorial.

  6. 30 Best Free Vector Textures (Backgrounds to Download Now)

    30 Best Free Vector Textures (Backgrounds to Download Now)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for cool Illustrator background textures? This selection of free Illustrator textures and premium texture Illustrator add-ons is for you!

  7. How to Create a Retro 'Saved by the Bell' Text Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Retro 'Saved by the Bell' Text Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Are you in love with the 'Saved by the Bell' logo from the 90s sitcom? Find out how to add effects to text in Photoshop to recreate it!

  8. How to Create a Newspaper Ransom Note Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Newspaper Ransom Note Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Want to create realistic ransom lettering? This tutorial will show you how to create a newspaper lettering ransom note text effect in Photoshop.

  9. How to Create a Watercolor Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Watercolor Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Want to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop? Check out this easy tutorial that will walk you through how to add effects to text in Photoshop.

  10. How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to add effects to text? In this tutorial, we'll use layer styles and grunge textures to create a grungy halftone retro text effect in Photoshop.

  11. How to Create a Tie-Dye Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Tie-Dye Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    When in doubt, create your own cool tie-dye graphics! Learn how to quickly make a colorful tie-dye effect using Photoshop distortion filters and more.

  12. 300+ Best Black & Dark Textured Backgrounds

    300+ Best Black & Dark Textured Backgrounds

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for luxury black textures to complement your latest creation? Check out this collection of black and dark textured backgrounds from Envato Elements.