How to design T-shirts if you can't draw

Learn how to make photos look illustrated for your merch designs. If you haven't noticed all my tutorials are done with photos however these particular photoshop techniques really help get an illustrated look to your designs without being able to draw.
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[@CarrieStose]

I just want to say thank you. I have struggled with photoshop so much. This short video was so helpful and I have watched plenty of tutorials in the past and just thought that my computer must be rigged or something. And dude thank you so much for putting some real music in there too. If I had to listen to another silent tutorial with nothing but the same techno song on repeat for 14mins straight…you get the point. I love metal and it’s the best background music to work to. Thanks again 😘

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks a lot Carrie! Really pleased you found it useful.

[@ghxst4393]

I rarely like videos on RUclips but this. This does put a smile on my face

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks bro appreciate it!

[@_desertwalker_]

You do a great job. Easy to follow pace, no mindless chatter. I like the fact that even with all this AI art (midjourney , firefly etc) Old school is still the most direct way to get to the raw solution. Good tutorial. Been using photoshop since 99 and still learning new methods.

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks dude! Completely agree with you.

[@ExplodingMusicSyndrome]

thats actually sick man, well done. love that design

[@samwheeler658]

Cheers dude!

[@ENVIZION1]

Mate can you please post more videos?? Literally my favourite on here at explaining things. I love your style too. Not many others with tutorials only use images also, a lot use vectors from Envato and what not. I love using images. Please post more you absolute legend.

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks very much mate appreciate it! I only really upload every now and again as my freelancer career is pretty busy and it’s hard todo both unfortunately.

[@jaimelocklear641]

Dude after watching how ez you made that awesome piece I had to subscribe 👏 Great Job hope to learn more Thanks 👍!

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks very much dude appreciate it!

[@prineshvichare3058]

Thank you so much, you've given me some really helpful ideas that I want to try. 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@samwheeler658]

Your welcome man! Thanks for watching.

[@migmagingenieria]

Very interesting man, thanks a lot for sharing and good luck! Cheers from Alberta-Canada!

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks dude!

[@francasali4381]

Amazing video, very well explained and simple. Thank you

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you!

[@spacebunny2264]

That was amazing, it gave me so many ideas

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you 😊

[@stormarrow6422]

great video... also thanks for the bg music :D

[@samwheeler658]

no problem pleased to help! Glad you like the background tunes 😂

[@ivanfernandez1943]

THIS IS SO COOL THANKS BROTHER

[@samwheeler658]

No problem bro!

[@QuickMovie12]

Meeen! U must have 1.000.000 followers 🙂❤ thank u for the tutorial good luck

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks very much that’s very kind. Maybe one day!

[@QuickMovie12]

@@samwheeler658 you're welcome sir Good luck❤

[@tapasbarman6368]

Just awesome.

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you

[@bahumi_afrika3086]

Beautiful.. I can't wait for more

[@samwheeler658]

Cheers boss!

[@MACHETE_KILMISTER]

Grande!! Saludos desde España

[@underworld8088]

Love your content bruh dope asf still learn 🔥💀

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks bro! Appreciate you watching.

[@S_tories265]

Thank U sir for this important information ❤️🙏

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@ruxiiwide874]

great design

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you!

[@solosojib9311]

Great video once again.

[@samwheeler658]

Cheers man!

[@riannerdBallou]

Good ass video bro made me think of many cool ideas 💡.

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks man!

[@larolarogaming710]

Very nice!

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you!

[@Shondie_Andretti]

This so dope!!!

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you!

[@Shiblutheprince]

You are so fast to understand learner ... Btw thanks for the tutorial...
Is it will be vector file if we design in Photoshop?

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks dude! No it won’t be vector in photoshop.

[@gamerboy6666]

Dope bro carry on

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks dude!

[@strangermusiq3982]

Dope content keep that up

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you!

[@ahmedart4124]

GOOD

[@tapashmazumdar8319]

Bro I don't know how did you u make it delete the butterfly part using marquee tool i tried but it wasn't working . Please help me 🙏

[@samwheeler658]

It’s the magic wand tool.

[@mihleo6391]

Beautiful design. Can i ask why we have to invert image before threshold to bring back the details?

[@samwheeler658]

Just personal preference for where I wanted the detail on the body. You don’t have to invert it.

[@mihleo6391]

@@samwheeler658 thank you. Learn alot from your channel. Keep it up man

[@samwheeler658]

@@mihleo6391 Much appreciated, thank you for watching 😊

[@walkingdeadpubg2710]

Whats the font name of the text used in the hoodie you’re wearing brother?

[@samwheeler658]

Sorry not sure mate

[@y0un906]

If you want it different color how you change it?

[@samwheeler658]

Add a colour overlay

[@gorgevanbastle6487]

wow great job sir
can i ask you where can i use free mockup for T-shirts ?

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks very much! I’m sure you can find free ones on Google somewhere but mine are all paid or made myself.

[@gorgevanbastle6487]

@@samwheeler658 thx you keep going

[@devincicode]

nice video

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you 🙏

[@septariannodule]

Wait maybe I missed it, what program are you using?

[@samwheeler658]

Photoshop

[@TheScanonDub]

Another useful tutorial Sam. Any links to your PNG source?

[@ghxst4393]

Try vectoreezy bro

[@samwheeler658]

They are from envato elements dude. In my next tutorials Il try and use resources that everyone can use and link them.

[@BraggsTippingPoint]

Where is that brand mock up from; with the added SW logo which I assume you made as well? And what are your favorite POD sources for shirt printing? Can you add your custom logo like that to them?

[@samwheeler658]

Thanks for the comment! The mock up is from envato elements. The SW logo is my logo which I added to the mock up. As for print on demand I don’t have much experience with because I only design T-shirts. It’s up to my clients where they get the designs printed.

[@samwheeler658]

@Payton Walters most people order designs from me via Instagram.

[@hait0m]

mate can u add source of pictures in description

[@samwheeler658]

I normally do if they are free pictures however these ones are paid via envato elements.

[@oiwjefiojwweg]

What is the title of bgm? Can not find with google music search.

[@samwheeler658]

Just some stock music from envato elements

[@JaiSHIYARAMJi]

𝓦𝓸𝔀 𝓖𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽✨️

[@samwheeler658]

Thank you!

[@_roundie_8153]

What program are you using?

[@samwheeler658]

Photoshop