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Grid Signature

In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial you create a flesh fan that looks more like grown tissue than something artificial..

Created on: Feb 13, 2009
Created by: Majesticlicks
Program used: Adobe Photoshop Cs3

Skill Level: Basic 7

 

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Create a new image 50x50px with a white background. Using the Polygon Lasso Tool, select a selection like the one to the right.

Fill ( Edit > Fill ) it with Black ( Hex #000000 )

Define the pattern for later use ( Edit > Define Pattern ). Close the file. Don't forget to name the file. You will need it.

Pattern Filled Create a new image 500x500px with a transparent background.Fill ( Edit > Fill ) "layer 1" with the pattern you just made.
Polar Coordinates

Use the Polar Coordinates Tool ( Filter > Distort > Polar Coordinates ) to change your coordinate system from Rectangular to Polar

Radial Blur Next, use the Radial Blur Tool ( Filter > Blur > Radial Blur ) with a Amount to 100 and Blur Method to Zoom Press Ctrl-F to repeat the Radial Blur again.
Plastic Wrap

Use the Plastic Wrap Filter ( Filter > Artistic > Plastic Wrap ) to add a nice shiny texture to the fan. Use the settings

Colorize

Colorize the image using the Hue/Saturation window ( Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation ). And use any settings you like. please make sure you have colorize check on.