Glowing Mouth Wolf Photoshop Tutorial

It is my nature to be kind, gentle, and loving… But know this: When it comes to matters of protecting my friend, my family, and my heart. Do not trifle with me. For I am also the most powerful and relentless creature you will ever know. In this Photoshop tutorial, we will learn how to create a glowing mouth on Wolf. First, we added background photos then add adjustment layers, next add Wolf and create a glowing effect. Then add some Ivy and Butterfly, and finally add some fire particles and use Camera Raw filter.

Preview of Final Image

Tutorial Resources

Step 1

Now, let’s start by creating a new image file, go to the Menu bar and click File > New, and then input the following values on their respective fields

Width: 3580px
Height: 4475px
Resolution: 300
Color Mode: RGB Color 8 bit
Background Contents: Black

Step 2

Next, go to open Background photo. Go to File > Open and select Background. After you open the image, use Rectangular Marquee Tool(M).

After the selection area has been created, simply copy (Ctrl / Cmd + C) and Paste (Ctrl / Cmd + V) it to our work canvas. Then position the image with the transform tool (Ctrl / Cmd + T). Hold Alt + Shift and rasterize like the image below. In Photoshop CC only hold Alt to rasterize all sides together. Right-click and select “Convert to Smart Object”.

Then go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set Radius to 5.0px.

Step 3

Add Adjustment Layer "Levels"

Step 4

Add Adjustment Layer “Curves” and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert. Then use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color white and paint on Highlight parts.

Step 5

Add Adjustment Layer “Curves” and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert. Then use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color white and paint on Dark parts.

Step 6

Add Adjustment Layer “Curves” and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert. Then use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color white and paint on Highlight parts.

Step 7

Next we will open Wolf. After you open the image, use Quick Selection Tool(W) and start selecting the animal. After the selection area has been created, simply copy (Ctrl / Cmd + C) and Paste (Ctrl / Cmd + V) it to our work canvas. Then position the image with the transform tool (Ctrl / Cmd + T). Hold Alt + Shift and resterize like image below. In Photoshop CC only hold Alt to resterize al sides together.

Step 8

Add Adjustment Layer “Curves” and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert. Then use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color white and paint on Dark parts.

Step 9

Add Adjustment Layer “Curves” and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert. Then use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color white and paint on Highlight parts.

Step 10

Add Adjustment Layer "Solid Color" and use Black color and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert. Now use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color white and paint on dark parts on Wolf (Right Side on Body)

Step 11

Add Adjustment Layer "Levels"

Step 12

Add Adjustment Layer "Color Balance"

Step 13

Now create a new layer and lets start to create a glowing effect in mouth. First use Brush Tool(B) Soft Round with foreground color Yellow #f4b905 and start painting mouth and teeth. Blend mode change to Color.

Next Duplicate layer (Ctrl/Cmd + J) and foreground color change to red color #ca2e2e. Now click on layer icon and hold Ctrl/Cmd and click on layer to activate selection, then press Alt+Del to fill with red color. Blend mode change to Overlay.