Learn with Overlay tutorials and courses

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.

All Overlays & Textures content:

  1. 37 Best Cardboard Textures (High-Resolution Backgrounds, Overlays, and More)

    37 Best Cardboard Textures (High-Resolution Backgrounds, Overlays, and More)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Check out this collection of 37 cardboard textures and cardboard overlays from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver to find the right one for your next project.

  2. How to Create a Quick Grunge Filter Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Quick Grunge Filter Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to make grunge photos? I'll show you how to create a quick grunge filter effect in Photoshop using overlays, textures, and brushes.

  3. How to Make a Photoshop Action to Create a Stitched Jeans Text Effect

    How to Make a Photoshop Action to Create a Stitched Jeans Text Effect

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a Photoshop action for a cool stitched jeans effect using a custom brush, a self-made denim texture, and layer styles.

  4. How to Make a Textured Abstract Gradient Background in Illustrator

    How to Make a Textured Abstract Gradient Background in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Abstract backgrounds are easy to create and beautiful to look at. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make abstract gradients in Illustrator in three...

  5. How to Turn a Texture Into a Seamlessly Tiled Background

    How to Turn a Texture Into a Seamlessly Tiled Background

    Tutorial Beginner

    Like tiling backgrounds? Learn how to make a tiled background by taking a texture and turning it into a tiled background image ready to use!

  6. 100+ Best Water Textures to Download (High Quality, PNG, PSD, Backgrounds)

    100+ Best Water Textures to Download (High Quality, PNG, PSD, Backgrounds)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Recreate beautiful water ripple patterns in your own artwork with this awesome selection of water ripple textures, liquid backgrounds, and more.

  7. 22 Best Leather Textures (High-Quality PNG, PSD, Backgrounds)

    22 Best Leather Textures (High-Quality PNG, PSD, Backgrounds)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Love the look and feel of leather and want to include a real leather texture in your designs? You're in luck. Find 22 of the best leather textures here!

  8. How to Create a Seamless Water Ripple Texture in Photoshop

    How to Create a Seamless Water Ripple Texture in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a seamless water ripple texture in Photoshop. We'll also explore top resources to easily make water ripples!

  9. 35 Best Print Textures (Screen, Printmaking, Canvas and More!)

    35 Best Print Textures (Screen, Printmaking, Canvas and More!)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Print textures bring a wonderful tactility to your projects. Check out this collection of print textures from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver to download...

  10. How to Create a Screen Print Effect in Illustrator

    How to Create a Screen Print Effect in Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a screen print effect in Illustrator in a few steps. Also, find top overprint Illustrator add-ons for your designs.

  11. How to Create a Canvas Texture in Photoshop

    How to Create a Canvas Texture in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I will show you how to create a canvas texture from scratch in Photoshop and how to apply it as an overlay and background.

  12. 250+ Best Watercolor Backgrounds (Pastel, Abstract, Watercolor Textures)

    250+ Best Watercolor Backgrounds (Pastel, Abstract, Watercolor Textures)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to make a watercolor background? Today we'll share over 250 of the best watercolor background ideas from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.