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Step 39

Create a New Layer and add 2 little drops at the bottom as below using one of the splatter brushes, then erase off the unwanted splatters. Resize and rotate (Transform Tool) them to fit the design.

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Step 40

Take a step back and add the finishing touches. To balance off the red drips on top, I’ve added some splatters on her left shoulder. Create a New Layer, use the same brush in Step 36. Position and rotate (Transform Tool) the drips.

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Step 41

Add some black splatters to her right shoulder.

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Step 42

Lastly move the flower piece and drips slightly to the left and bottom as it is hiding one of our fairies. We are done!

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Final Version

stylish-portrait[1]

Download the PSD

stylish-portrait.zip (scaled down to A5 because of file size)


About the Author

Carine Ma has a background in traditional art and multimedia design. She has been designing as a multimedia designer for over 6 years and is currently available for freelance work. You can view her portfolio and blog at Caramel Ink.


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3 responses to “Stylish Surreal Portrait”

  1. Donald Ogg Avatar
    Donald Ogg

    Thanks for this. I took my own model shot and worked my way through the tutorial. Great fun. Learnt a lot.

  2. Zimaetstern Avatar
    Zimaetstern

    Thank you for this Tutorial :) I like it a lot :)

  3. cyanotrix Avatar
    cyanotrix

    that’s beautiful :) thanks for the tutorial :)

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