This is a coloring tutorial.
Made using Photoshop CS2, hopefully translatable.
If it's not, let me know.
Go from:
to
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1. Start with
this base.
2. Duplicate the background layer.
Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask
Amount: 36%
Radius: 2.9 pixels
Threshold: 5 Levels
2a. Edit > Fade Unsharp Mask
100%, Luminosity
2b. Set the blend mode to Soft Light 100%.
3. Duplicate the background Layer again. Drag it to the top of the palette.
Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur
Radius: 4.9
3a. Edit > Fade Gaussian Blur
63%, Soft Light
4. Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Selective Color
Red: -100, 0, +100, 0
Yellow: +100, 0, -100, 0
Magenta: 0, +100, 0, +100
Whites: +44, +11, -40, +100
Neutrals: +25, -16, -30, +13
5. Layer > New
Add a cute little brush, or create your own.
I created one using the shape drawer (rounded rectangle & custom heart)
6. Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation
Saturation: +43
Finished!
I would love to see your results!
Tutorial © Purpleseahorse [at] livejournal [dot] com
Do not redistribute or claim as your own.
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