STEP #1
Create a new document 400px * 400px with 72dpi and a white background as seen below.

STEP #2
To create the base of the icon first activate the shape tool by pressing U. Make sure the ellipse shape tool is selected then draw out a circle similar to the one shown below.
TIP “Hold the shift key [...]

Step 1:
Let’s start out by creating a new file. I used a 500×500 pixels canvas set at 72dpi, and I filled my background with #160000 color shade. Now make a new layer set and name it ‘Red Faction’. Then select the Horizontal Type Tool and set the font family to Arial, bold, 60 pt, smooth [...]