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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 20:37:20 +0000 UTC]

No problem dear

Yes. What I do is start by bluring the skin with a light airbrush. About 40%. Next what I do is start smudging the skin and places that look pix elated. I use the smudge with either a hard brush or airbrush about 20%. Next I do is adjust my colour to the background. Then, I make a new layer and set it to Overlay. Then with a skin colour ,like a nice tan, I airbrush her skin. About 35 -40% opacity. Then I do her makeup on a new layer , set to multiply. And there you have a painted effect. ^_^

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wyldraven In reply to TellMeTheBlues [2009-12-31 20:54:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks! although i'm not sure if i understand everything... what is 'set to multiply'? and how did you do the hair?
hope you dont mind me asking these questions I would love to be able to do models like this, but i haven't a clue!

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 21:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Its cool hun. ^_^

Well right under the tab that says Layers it usually says "Normal" click that and you can choose what style you want it. You know what I just might make a tutorial for you if that's what you would like? ^_^

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wyldraven In reply to TellMeTheBlues [2009-12-31 21:20:07 +0000 UTC]

that would be great!! thank you! keeping in mind that i'm a dummy with computers, lol! truly. I am working with a much older (and simple) art program cos i never got to grips with Photoshop, that's how bad i am! But i am willing to learn how to use Photoshop if i can do models like you do

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 21:24:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Im in the process of making the tutorial as we speak.
Its okay. It takes time . oh , if the tutorial sounds to hard. Let me know ill explain everything ^_^

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wyldraven In reply to TellMeTheBlues [2009-12-31 21:33:55 +0000 UTC]

wow, thanks for all your help!!
I was wondering too, are you a self taught artist? How do you learn how to use photoshop?

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 21:38:50 +0000 UTC]

No problem dear. ^_^

Yes, I am. My dad just gave me the program and I messed around with it. I also went
around DA looking at tutorials. Basic tutorials that showed me how to cut, how to blend my images,etc.

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wyldraven In reply to TellMeTheBlues [2009-12-31 22:02:15 +0000 UTC]

I have Photoshop installed on my old computer (which is broken at the moment). I took one look at it, found it so complicated, and just forgot about it, haha
I found tutorials sometimes hard to understand too.
But i sure hope to achieve more with your help

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 22:18:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, well I'll point out the basics for you ^_^

Cutting: [link]

Smudging and Sharpening: [link]

Blending: [link]

Retouching the Face:
EYES [link] FACE [link]
HAIR [link]
MOUTH [link]

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wyldraven In reply to TellMeTheBlues [2009-12-31 22:25:28 +0000 UTC]

thanks for those links! i had a quick read (cos i don't have much time left online now) but i will try to learn from them. Are these 2 tutorials bascially all i need to get the desired painted effect?

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 22:29:50 +0000 UTC]

Pretty much dear. Its just up to you and your new technique. You'll learn soon enough.

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wyldraven In reply to TellMeTheBlues [2009-12-31 22:37:52 +0000 UTC]

that's great! I thought it would be far more complicated.
But one more thing... i noticed in the original, the model's hair was red... how did you change it?

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to wyldraven [2009-12-31 23:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Make a new layer. Change it to Overlay. Go over with the desired colour.

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TellMeTheBlues In reply to MADmoiselleMeliStock [2009-12-31 16:47:42 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome ^_^

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