Vanilla tutorial
Today we'll be going from this -> 
to this ->
. This tut was made with Photoshop CS but can probably be used with other programs as well.
1.
Start out with your base.
2.
Duplicate your base and FILTER > BLUR > GAUSSIAN BLUR it at 5.0 . Set the layer to SCREEN 100%.
3.
Duplicate your base again and drag it to the top. Set it to COLOR BURN 100%.
4.
Duplicate your base yet again, drag it to the top. Go to IMAGE > ADJUSTMENTS > DESATURATE. Set the layer to NORMAL 75%.
5.
Create a new layer using CTRL + SHIFT + N. Use a small brush and a very bright color to fill in your character’s eye[s]. Set the layer to COLOR 100%.
6.
Finally, duplicate your base and drag it to the top. Go to FILTER > BLUR > GAUSSIAN BLUR at 5.0 again. Set the layer to COLOR BURN 100%.
Add text, brushes, whatever to give it your own personal touch - and you're done! :3
to this ->
. This tut was made with Photoshop CS but can probably be used with other programs as well.
1.
Start out with your base.
2.
Duplicate your base and FILTER > BLUR > GAUSSIAN BLUR it at 5.0 . Set the layer to SCREEN 100%.
3.
Duplicate your base again and drag it to the top. Set it to COLOR BURN 100%.
4.
Duplicate your base yet again, drag it to the top. Go to IMAGE > ADJUSTMENTS > DESATURATE. Set the layer to NORMAL 75%.
5.
Create a new layer using CTRL + SHIFT + N. Use a small brush and a very bright color to fill in your character’s eye[s]. Set the layer to COLOR 100%.
6.
Finally, duplicate your base and drag it to the top. Go to FILTER > BLUR > GAUSSIAN BLUR at 5.0 again. Set the layer to COLOR BURN 100%.
Add text, brushes, whatever to give it your own personal touch - and you're done! :3