learn photoshop elements - charcoal drawing look
DESCRIPTION
This tutorial covers how to create an unfinished charcoal drawing on a white canvas using a clipping group and a white layer. By selecting a dry brush and lowering the opacity, you can have an unfinished work of art. To watch the video tutorial, go to http://youtu.be/IJ0XHURaUOYTRANSCRIPT
Charcoal Drawing1. In the Layers palette, unlock the background layer by double-clicking on the
padlock.2. Hold the cmd/ctrl key while clicking on the new layer icon twice. This will
create two new layers below the image.3. Reset the default palette colours by pressing D on the keyboard.4. In the Layers palette, click on the bottom transparent layer.5. Press the cmd-delete (Mac) or ctrl-backspace (PC) to fill the layer with white.6. From the Filter menu, select Artistic then Dry Brush.7. Adjust the sliders to the desired effect.8. In the Layers palette, hold down the alt/opt key and click between the first
and second layer.9. In the Layers palette, click on the center layer.10. In the Toolbox, select the Brush tool.11. In the Options bar, select a the chalk brush from the natural brushes 2
dropdown box and adjust the opacity to 30+/- 10%.12. Adjust the size of the brush with the [ ] keys or with the slider in the Options
bar.13. Paint with light strokes until you get the desired effect.