Angled Lines
Software : Photoshop 7.0
Level : Intermediate

Concept: Angled lines is an interesting effect created using Adobe Photoshop where we actually define the pattern using the object with the transparent background and then fill it in the image. The transparent part of the pattern shows the original image and the filled part get filled in the entire image showing a peculiar type of pleasing effect. This can be used with images you want to decorate with a special type of effects. Try to work with different types of patterns.

1. Open Photoshop.
Open an image to apply angled lines effect.

2. Create New file with 3 pixel width, 3 pixel height and transparent background.

3. Select some foreground color. Draw angled line using Pencil Tool.

4. Select All using CTRL + A

5. Create a pattern by Edit > Define Pattern. Name the pattern.

6. Close the Pattern file and go back to image file. Create new layer. Keep it selected.

7. Edit > Fill
(Choose "Pattern" from "Use" drop down menu and again in "Custom Pattern" you will find newly created pattern)

8. Select newly created pattern and fill the layer. Change the layer mode to "Multiply"