
Fill this selection (Shift+F5) with black and convert it to a Smart Object. Flip it vertically (Edit > Transform > Flip Vertical) and use Cmd/Ctrl+T to transform this shadow and lower its opacity to 70%:

Use a layer mask to reduce the shadow of the further branches from the ground:

Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set the radius to 3 px:

Step 12
On a new layer (under the tree ones) use a soft black brush with the opacity about 60% to paint more shade around the tree bottom:

Step 13
Select the tree, branch and shadow layers and press Cmd/Ctrl+G to make a group for them. Change the group mode to Normal 100%. Create a Curves adjustment layer above the tree layers and down the lightness:

On this layer mask use a black brush to reduce the shade on the parts which are dark already:


Step 14
Make another Curves adjustment layer to brighten the dark parts a little:

On this layer mask use a black brush to reduce the lightness of the parts which are bright already:


Step 15
To fix the light on the tree trunk I made a new layer above the tree one, changed the mode to Overlay 100% and filled with 50% gray:

Use the Dodge and Burn Tool (O) with Midtones Ranges, Exposure about 20-30% to refine the light/shade on the tree. You can see how I did it with Normal mode and the result with Overlay mode:


Step 16
Place the mode image beside the tree root and remove the white background using a layer mask (you can use your own image):

Make a new layer under the model one and use a soft black brush to paint the shadow for her:

Step 17
I used Hue/Saturation to reduce the saturation of the model :

Step 19
I made a new layer with the same settings like in the step 15. Use the Dodge and Burn Tool to refine the light/shade on the model:

Step 20
It’s time to adjust the contrast and color of the whole picture and change the time from day to night. Create a Curves adjustment layer on the top:

On this layer mask use a soft black brush with the opacity about 20-25% to erase the midground:

Step 21
I used Levels to increase the picture contrast:

Apply brush masking on the layer mask (the midground and model):
17 responses to “Create a Surreal Artwork of a Tree with Moons in Photoshop”
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What does it mean by “Curves (Clipping Mask)” in step 7
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realy nice explained! thanks a lot =)
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Always love your tutorials Jenny
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Thank you for a lovely charming lesson. It’s my pic http://j-p-g.net/if/2015/11/28/0852252001448714236.jpg
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Thank you! Amazing tutorial.
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Great tutorial.
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i have seen better, but it could be worse. dunkey aka dunc. west side is my hood
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realy good its alright
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very nice …good explanation
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Thank you so much
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tutorial is good but shadow is missing on book
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i dont understand not enough detailsssssss
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Good tutor.
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Perfect tutorial *-*
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how
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Thank you, I liked! My creation:
http://cartes-mireilled.eklablog.com/photomontage-surrealiste-d-un-arbre-avec-des-lunes-a117631138 -
Very good tutorials
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