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Smoke Portrait Photoshop Tutorial
Before we start, notice that this tutorial was written using Windows OS, so for Mac users simply alter Ctrl with CMD, and Alt with the Opt key. Tutorial Details- Program: Adobe Photoshop CS or newer version
- Difficulty: Medium
- Estimated Completion Time: 1 to 2 hours
Step 1 - Extracting the Model
Open the stock model image in Photoshop and use the Magic Wand tool to select the background. Go to Select > Inverse (Ctrl+I) to invert the selection, then duplicate the selected area by pressing Ctrl+J. In the Layers panel, you will see a new duplicated layer.Note: This stock photo belongs to katanaz-stock. Please do not redistribute or sell this image without permission! Thanks.



Step 2 - Creating Smoke Guide Lines
Desaturate this layer by going to Image > Adjustment > Desaturate, or simply press Ctrl+Shift+U. Then use Filter > Stylize > Find Edges to create a sketched line effect. What we will need is the opposite, so invert the color by pressing Ctrl+I and the line color will turn white. That’s it! Now the image can be used as a guide to create smoke art.


Step 3 - Adding Smoke
Pick the Brush Tool and click the Menu buttonfrom the preset brush picker and select Load Brushes. Locate where you saved the smoke brush and select it by clicking the Load button.

13 comments on “Smoke Portrait”
Can I get a download link?
the brushes can't download for free,how can i get it?
Click on the "Free Download" link
pls finish tut i need no what to do?1!?!
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sorif,
Nice work
this is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing
Thanks soo much the wonderful knowledge shared
what is the next step to take bcoz we don't understand
what's the next ??
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go to next page!!
poda pulle
its amazing