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First of all, don't get locked into Photoshop tutorial mode. Tutorials can be helpful, but unless you understand the reasoning behind what you're trying to achieve, you're only going to be learning how to do that one thing.

For a broader perspective that will serve you well, I recommmend:

1. Take an art history course - Or watch a video survey of the subject

2. Learn to draw - Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is a good introduction

3. Learn the basics of typography - Bringhurst's The Elements of Typographic Style is a classic

4. Visit museums of art and design

Since you're talking about web design in particular, I'd recommend reading Jakob Nielsen, as well as Steve Krug's Don't Make Me Think to make sure your design ideas don't clash with usability.

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