Post by Tom on Nov 20, 2023 14:24:13 GMT -8
I used a short video (under 6 minutes!) that was created for Photoshop, but found that the tools and keyboard shortcuts used were the same as in Elements. However, if there is a tool or shortcut used that is not in your version, just ask for a work-around for your version. I have written out the steps below (there is additional, useful information in the video so I suggest watching it at least once.) I am including the video time-stamps for each step.
1. Open your source image, unlock the background layer (click the lock icon) and rename it "Base" (0:25)
2. Duplicate the background layer (Ctrl+J) and name it "Smart Blur" (1:20)
3. Go to Filter | Blur | Smart Blur... (1:25)
Start with Radius=10, Threshold=20, Quality: High, Mode: Normal,
then adjust the Radius and Threshold to get a result that is fairly soft.
4. Duplicate the Base layer, rename it "Pencil Lines" and and drag it to the top of the layer stack (1:55)
5. Go to Filter | Filter Gallery... and open the Stylize folder, then select Glowing Edges (2:05)
Start with Edge Width=1, Edge Brightness=15, Smoothness=15,
then adjust the Edge Brightness to your liking.
6. Invert this layer (Ctrl+I), remove the color (Ctrl+Shift+U) and change the blend mode to Multiply (2:25)
7. Click the Smart Blur layer and duplicate it (Ctrl+J), then rename this new layer "Brush" (2:45)
8. Invert this new layer (Ctrl+I) and change its blend mode to Color Dodge (2:50)
9. Select the Brush Tool, and also restore the default colors by pressing D (2:55)
The one difference between Photoshop and Elements is in how to access the Brush Tool options, so I am including a screen shot to go with the following steps:
B1. In the Tool Options pane at the bottom of the screen, click the down-arrow to the right of the Brush Picker (3:05)
B2. Select the group of Default Brushes from the drop-down menu (3:10)
B3. Select the Brush Dialog Options (right-corner) and select Small List (3:20)
B4. Select Dry Brush, reduce its Opacity to 10% and its size to 200 pixels or more (3:25)
B5. Brush back and forth across your image (3:40)
10. Select the group of Wet Media Brushes (B2) (3:50)
11. Select Watercolor Textured Surface (B4), opacity 10% and size 300 pixels or so (3:55)
12. Selectively brush over areas of your image (4:10)
13. If any pencil lines are too bold you can selectively lighten or remove them using a mask on the Pencil Lines layer (4:30)
14. Select Filter | Filter gallery... | Texture | Texturizer (5:25)
Set Texture=Sandstone, Scaling=100%, Relief=2, Light=Top
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