A Work in Progress: unicorn



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unicorn
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chick closeup


Original image


step 1 of 8

draw unicorn
fill color
cloning

Creation of unicorn: Step 1

step 2 of 8

cut outlines
use smudge tool to make edges smooth
make light points and dark points with dodge tool and burn tool

Creation of unicorn: Step 2

step 3 of 8

make highlight and shadow with light and dark color
you can use burn tool and dodge tool again
then use smudge tool on wings
clear borderline edges

Creation of unicorn: Step 3

step 4 of 8

make highlight and shadow
as displayed in image

making of hair on body:
first copy the portion of hair

Creation of unicorn: Step 4

step 5 of 8

use small size smudge tool to make hair as displayed in image

adjust color
gaussian blur

use sponge tool
more saturation
less desaturation

Creation of unicorn: Step 5

step 6 of 8

use smudge tool

place background image

Creation of unicorn: Step 6

step 7 of 8

use colorful gradient
overlay mode
opacity 50%

apply air brush

Creation of unicorn: Step 7

step 8 of 8

adjust brightness/contrast
use lightning brush
you can find it here
http://qbrushes.net/nature/photoshop-lightning-brushes/

Creation of unicorn: Step 8
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Final result

Creation of unicorn: Final Result

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