Wavy energy effect

In this tutorial, you are going to learn how to create an awesome abstract wavy energy effect using various filters and adjustments.

Step 1:

Let’s start out by creating a new file, I used a 800×600 pixels canvas set at 72dpi, and I filled my background with black. Now make a new layer set and name it ‘Wavy Energy’. Then choose your Brush Tool and set the size to a 35 px soft brush, in a new layer brush with a #499E00 color shade across your canvas then brush with a #FFD800 color shade on top of the first color shade. You can also use your own color codes if you don’t like the green and yellow look.

Step 2:

Go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur, apply the settings below.

Result:

Step 3:

Go to Filter > Distort > Twirl, use the settings below.

Result: