One of the best uses for stock images like those here at StockVault is photomanipulation, namely, taking free photos and altering them to create a digital artwork or creative composition.  There are a variety of styles that can be achieved, from abstract to fantasy, science fiction and landscape.

In this post, you’ll find the best Photoshop tutorials to create a surreal and unique effect that will make your viewer want to look twice.

Create an Out Of Bounds Photomanipulation in Photoshop

Design a Surreal Desert Scene in Photoshop

Make a Story Book Come to Life in Photoshop

Castle in the Sky Photomanipulation Tutorial

Skating in Magic Clouds Tutorial

How to Create a Fantasy Banana Ship in Photoshop

Photoshop Tutorial: Create a Surreal Turtle Image

Create an Outstanding Out of Frame Horse Scene

Create a Stunning Black and White Falling Scene in Photoshop

The Creation of “A Life of Aquatic Sounds”

Make a Surreal Outdoor 3D Scene in Photoshop

Create a Cosmic Inspired Dreamy Scene in Photoshop

Matte Painting: Create a Distressed Surreal Landscape

Create a Fantasy Girlbird Illustration in Photoshop

Create an Intense Apocalyptic Photomanipulation

Combine Photo Elements to Create a Surreal Photomanipulation

Create an Incredible Avatar Inspired Matte Painting of Pandora

Photomanipulation: Creating a Fantasy Scene

Create a Dark Surreal Illustration in Photoshop

Design an Epic Fantasy Scene in Photoshop