Animal Composition Create a Colorful Out of Frame Animal Composition In this design tutorial we are going to create a nature inspired composition using a lioness as our subject. We will learn how to take various images and textures and seamlessly blend them together into one cohesive design. We will be working quite a bit with Clipping Masks and Adjustment Layers to create the highest quality image without compromising the quality of the design, and we will also cover some helpful coloring techniques along the way. Final Image Here is a preview of the image that we are going to be creating: Step 1 The first thing we want to do is open the image of the white lioness from the resources folder so that we can isolate it from it’s background. The first image shows the image before removing the background: And this is the result after a bit of finessing: Pay close attention to the whiskers and pieces of fur around the edges as shown in both of the close-ups below: Step 2 Step 3 You should now have something like this:
Nebula Cosmolady Final Image Let start opening a new 300 DPI file on 4200px x 5100px. We will use beautiful Cosmo and Nebulas Pictures provide to us by Step 2.) Step 3.) Step 4.) Step 5.) Step 6.) Step 7.) Step 8.) Step 9.) Step 10.) Step 11.) and buy the girl picture. Or you can use one of our Exclusive HQ Model Stock Photos Step 12.) Step 13.) Step 14.) Step 15.) Step 16.) Step 17.) Step 18.) Step 19.) Step 20.) Step 21.) Step 22.) Step 23.) Step 24.) Step 25.) Step 26.) Step 27.) to add some sparkles. Step 28.) Step 29.) Step 30.) Download the 3d Model here
Surreal Manipulation In this tutorial we will combine several images of water, animals, and people to create a surreal out of bounds photo manipulation in Photoshop. Let's get started! Tutorial Assets The following assets were used during the production of this tutorial. Head (no. 6) - ahrum-stockSea - darkrose42-stockSky - resurgereWaterfall - flynn-the-catHinge - kiyoi-stockWater splash - seductive-stockBig dolphin - zeds-stockSmall dolphin - greeneyezz-stockBig birds 1 - viperkid89Big birds 2 - della-stockSmall birds - grannysatticstockWater textures - deviantartGlitter texture - frozenstarroWater splash brushes - deviantart Step 1 The first Step is to open the picture with the human head. Next I have extracted the head from the initial background, for this go to Select-Color range. Step 2 Now that we have the head lets create the missing part. Using the pen tool, create a new shape smaller then the last one and fill it with blue. Step 3 Step 4 Now that we have the background let’s go back to the head. Step 5
Portrait ‘Transcendental’ Learn How to Photo Manipulate the Colorful Portrait ‘Transcendental’ This tutorial will guide you on how to turn a plain portrait into a unique, colorful and complex piece of art. You will learn how to modify resources and blend them into the piece, as well as adjustment layers and masking techniques. Final Image As always, this is the final image that we’ll be creating: Step 1 The first step is to determine on your model, since this is a portrait photomanipulation. As you can see, the space above the girl’s hair gives us very little room for creativity. After that we should have something like this. Step 2 It’s best to get acquianted with the major tools we’ll use beforehand. Next we have to blend the entire canvas. Before we continue, I’d like to introduce the buttons which I’ll mention quite a lot throughout the tutorial. After that, create a new layer clicking the No.3 button (“Create a New Layer”) on the bottom of layer panel. Still, you’ll realize that it’s not perfect. Step 3 Step 4
Portrait Today we will get through the creative process of learning how to create this elegant scene for a lady in Photoshop CS6! Whatever you imagine, you can use manipulation to create. This tutorial will show you some tactics to do that. You will learn how to combine different graphic elements with extensive use of layer masks. To stand out your image, the best way is to make your image looking like a poster. Program: Adobe Photoshop CS6 Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Completion Time: 4 Hours Resources Final Result Step 1 Let’s create a blank document similar to these dimensions. Step 2 A subtly textured background works well than a plain one. Step 3 Desaturate the texture ( Ctrl+Shift+U ). Step 4 Adjust the layer Opacity and blending to make it subtle. Step 5 We now need to create several shapes that will define the overall design and contain other graphic elements. Draw this shape using the Rectangle Tool. Step 6 Press Ctrl+T, rotate the shape by -45 degrees. Step 7 Reposition the shape. Step 8