How to Create a Disturbing Scene of a Flooded Room with a Giant Hand Carrying a Fish

Notice that this is a huge image so we would need the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd + T) to scale it to a smaller size. Transform the fish to this size:

Now, we only need the fish and not its background and to delete this simple background we would need a simple technique as well and that is through the use of the Magic Wand tool (W). See image below:

Using this Magic Wand tool (W), left-click on the background of the “Fish” layer.

Now that you’ve selected it using this tool, hit Delete on your keyboard and watch the background disappear. The result:

Now that you’re done, select all the layers that you’ve created in this step and then group them (Ctrl/Cmd + G) and name the group to “Fish”.

Step 6: Create the Water in the Glass

Now we will be adding water in the glass; to do that, open the stock image: “Water on glass I” by deadenddoll stock. Once open, activate the Move tool (V) and drag the whole image to our canvas. Put it on top of the “Fish” group and then rename this layer now to: “Water in Glass” Position this layer as shown below:

Next, activate the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd + T) and then resize the “Water in Glass” as shown below:

The result:

Next, we will cut this square stock image and turn it into a circle, to do that - activate the Polygonal Lasso tool and follow the instructions as shown below:

Once you’ve reduced its opacity you can now use the Polygonal Lasso Tool with ease.

Now, that a selection area is created, press Ctrl/Cmd + J to duplicate that selection and then delete the original layer. The result will be like this:

Now, we will change its Blending mode to Overlay to make it look like it is inside the glass ball. To do that, follow the instructions as shown below:

The result of that should be like this:

Now duplicate this layer (Ctrl/Cmd + J) and on this duplicated layer, use the following Blending mode and Layer Opacity:

Blending mode: Hard Light
Opacity: 100%

The result of that should be similar to this:

Now group these layers (Ctrl/Cmd + G) and name the group to “Water in Glass”.

Step 7: Add the Textures

Now, let’s give the image a grungy and dark feel by adding textures. To start, let’s open “grunge” by e dina. Once open, activate the Move tool (V) and drag it to our canvas. Put it on top of all the layers. Position it as shown below:

Once there, change the Blending mode and Opacity to the following:

Soft Light
40%

The result:

Next, open the texture: “Paper Texture 1” by wojtar stock. Activate the Move tool (V) and drag this image to our canvas. Position it as shown below:

Activate the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd + T) and then resize it as shown below:

Now, set the following:

Blending mode: Soft Light
Opacity: 40%

The result:

Next, open the texture: “Metal Texture 15” by wojtar stock. Once open, drag it to our canvas using the Move tool (V) and then position it as shown below:

Now, transform (Ctrl/Cmd + T) it as shown below:

Set the following for this texture:

Blending mode: Multiply
Opacity: 40%
Fill: 60%

The result:

Click on the “Metal texture 15” layer and duplicate it (Ctrl/Cmd + J). Once duplicated, change the Blending mode and Opacity to the following:

11 comments on “How to Create a Disturbing Scene of a Flooded Room with a Giant Hand Carrying a Fish”

snowglobefal says:

May 17, 2023 at 8:51 am

this tutorial was so easy to follow! thank youuuu

Linda A Perdue says:

June 11, 2020 at 4:36 am

I clicked on the link for the 'water in the ball' and it doesn't appear to be there?

1. Photoshop Tutorials Staff says:
  
  June 11, 2020 at 12:39 pm
  
  All the stock resource links seem to be working on my end. Where are you seeing the link for the water in the ball?
2. Linda A Perdue says:
  
  June 12, 2020 at 12:24 pm
  
  Water on glass 1? https://www.deviantart.com/deadenddoll-stock/gallery/5088128#/dd4c0w .....doesn't show me an image? unless it is a very dark image that has a diagonal line through the middle - doesn't seem to have anything and I'm not sure if I am missing something - wanted to start working on your tutorial today.
3. Photoshop Tutorials Staff says:
  
  June 12, 2020 at 5:09 pm
  
  Try this link: https://www.deviantart.com/deadenddoll-stock/art/Water-on-glass-I-22037216
Lois says:

December 16, 2014 at 1:50 pm

I love this tutorial!! Very clear and precise steps, and Great results! Thank you!

Ryan says:

August 1, 2013 at 10:27 am

I'm not sure if you're still posting since this is kind of an old tutor, but you are an awesome artist! Great walkthrough

chris says:

July 2, 2013 at 7:22 pm

a great tutorial and your work flow is fantastic and professional

MyoMinThant says:

January 26, 2013 at 5:04 am

well done! Thank you.

Jen says:

September 23, 2012 at 5:26 pm

Great tutorial! The steps are very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks!

pascale says:

August 9, 2012 at 6:20 pm

thank you very much, I liked very much your work ;)