step27d

Step 28

Finally, we will add overall adjustment layer to the whole scene. Go to layer > new adjustment layer > curves.

step28a
step28b

Mask on areas highlighted in red.

step28c

Here is the result so far….

step28d

Step 29

Now we will add some wet effect on the angel’s skin. Go select the angel folder to be active on it. Hit Ctrl+E to merge the folder into a single layer. Then, go to layer > smart object > convert to smart object. Give this smart layer a smart filter by going to filter > filter gallery. In the filter gallery, open artistic > plastic wrap.

step29a
step29b
step29c

Mask this filter effect on areas marked in red highlight.

step29d

Here is the result:

step29e
step29f

Step 30

To give an impression of despair in the scene, we will add scattering feathers around.

step30a

Give the feathers some motion blur (filter > blur > motion blur).

step30b
step30c

Step 31

It is up to our preference that we can reduce the opacity of the color layer previously created in step 15 to 30%. To give the scene a bit shaper look, we can add an unsharp mask filter (filter > sharpen > unsharp mask). Prior to giving the scene the filter, we should merge all the visible layers. While we are active on the topmost layer, hit Shift+Ctrl+Alt+E to merge them into a single layer.

step31aa

This is the result will be because of the reduction.

step31b

Or this is the result without the reduction of the color.

step31b

It’s done…

Final Result

final result

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Tutorial by Dek Wid

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Thank you for following this tutorial. I hope you learn something new today. Happy photoshopping.

– Dek Wid

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16 responses to “Create An Emotional Photo Manipulation Of A Sad Angel In Photoshop”

  1. Khat'Su Avatar
    Khat’Su

    I cant download the psd, link isnt working :(

    1. Photoshop Tutorials Staff Avatar
      Photoshop Tutorials Staff

      Thanks for letting us know! PSD link has been fixed

  2. dan Avatar
    dan

    This is amazing! Easy-to-follow steps and I created what seems like a masterpiece! Thank you.

  3. Benjamin Avatar
    Benjamin

    I LOVE THIS! I am going to be giving this tutorial a try.

  4. Silk Avatar
    Silk

    You have the link incorrect for the rain brush, its: http://elestrial.deviantart.com/art/Rain-35960575 — Beautiful tutorial.

  5. Lordan Avatar
    Lordan

    This is great! And for you to have provided steps showing how it’s done….perfect. I’ll give this a try, and once I can perfect it, I’ll make one for my niece with her image. She’s all into angels.

  6. vendle Avatar
    vendle

    Wow, it amazes me that a person can see a final image and then create it basically from scratch on Photoshop. Nice work.

  7. Kim Jackson Avatar
    Kim Jackson

    What am I doing wrong on Step 6. I cannot for the life of me do that step. I create a new layer, use the pen tool to create the shape, shift f5 to fil. Does wonderful, looks nice, but when I do the step to cut out the robe. Nightmare city. I can’t get it done. What am I doing wrong???

  8. Jonathan Gamarel Avatar
    Jonathan Gamarel

    awesome indeed

  9. Ayaan Avatar
    Ayaan

    Brilliant Work Kindly re-uploaded PSD File its showing error. Thanks this work is really very helpful for me.

    1. Photoshop Tutorials Staff Avatar
      Photoshop Tutorials Staff

      Thanks for letting us know! The PSD link has been fixed

  10. partition Avatar
    partition

    thanks.

  11. پارتیشن Avatar
    پارتیشن

    very good.thanks.

  12. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Very nice, enjoyed this guide.

  13.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    bellissimo tutorial complimenti

  14. Bert Minor Avatar
    Bert Minor

    Would it be ok to share your image on my photography facebook site if I credit you and link to your site?

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