Backgrounds can make or break a banner ad or brochure panel, so creating exciting backgrounds that engage a potential customer is very important. Organic designs like that of a stained glass window can work in many different settings. This tutorial walks you through how to create a grungy, stained glass look that you can easily adjust later to meet the color scheme of any design.

Backgrounds are an important part of any image whether you design for print or the web. Being able to create original backgrounds quickly is important, but flexibility in design and use is also vital. In this tutorial we walk you through a very simple way to develop a background file that you can quickly rearrange and edit and reuse for any project that needs an edgy background.

By and far, one of the easiest ways to create random effects in Photoshop is to use the Render -> Clouds feature. In this tutorial we will walk you through an easy way to create a layered, grungy background that you can use for designing and printing posters, flyers or just about anything where you need a stylized, grungy effect.