Their Photoshop skills are next level 

Photo: Shaun Ryken

Digital artists often create imaginative and dream-like masterpieces by compositing multiple photographs, graphical elements, and color together in Photoshop to create original work.

Since we’re getting ready to launch some exciting new features for controlling Photoshop using Palette’s modular tactile controls, we’ve been feeling inspired by digital artists and creators who’s Photoshop skills are next level.

Here are our top 10 favorite digital artists and Instagram — and why you should follow them.

 

1. Shaun Ryken

What you’ll see

Wildlife, robots, and skeletons. Shaun’s work always tells a story through animated characters in creative situations. 

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

His work is sure to prompt inward examination and self reflection. Click to follow Shaun.

 

2. Stijn Dijkstra / Furstset

What you’ll see

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

His single subject shots will remind you that there’s so much beauty in the world even if we feel alone. Click here to follow.

 

3. Justin Main / Photified

What you’ll see

Familiar landscapes, fairytales, and movies, all with a magical twist.

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

Ripe with references to fine art, popular movies, and even video games, at the end of the day his thought-provoking work is a feast for the eyes. Follow here.

 

4. James / Jameasons

What you’ll see

Speed edits and visual storytelling.

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

He provides a speed edit of every piece so you’ll learn to hone your own Photoshop skills along the way. Follow him here.

 

5. Anna McNaught

What you’ll see

Dream-like edits full of clouds and stars.

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow her

You’ll never feel bad about the need to escape reality with stunning edits that sooth the soul. Follow Anna here

 

6. Renato Prkic / 8thdamon

What you’ll see

Moody and dark edits with lurking demons reminiscent of season 2 of Stranger Things.

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

You’ll appreciate the night sky… and daylight. Give him a follow here.

 

7. Justin Peters / Jstnptrs

What you’ll see

An imaginative way of combining two objects or landscapes together that will make you look twice.

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

You’ll never look at nature the same way again. Follow him here.

 

8. Eashan Misra / Mr. Kalopsia

What you’ll see

Astronauts, aliens, and space. Need we say more?

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

Who doesn’t love astronaut humour and space facts? Eashan’s captions are as imaginative as his work. Give him a follow here.

 

9. Marco Zagara

What you'll see

Pop culture and fine art fused with photography and a flair for futurism.

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

You will understand the nature of the human condition and how art will save the world. Click here to follow him.

 

10. Diego Hernandez

What you'll see

Familiar landscapes with a new twist and imagined worlds that will light up your imagination. 

Source: Instagram

Why you should follow him

You’ll be reminded of what it was like to look at the world with child-like curiosity and excitement. Give his feed a follow here.

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Did we miss your favorite digital artist? Let us know who you would add to this list in the comments.

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