Create a Deer Abstraction with Photoshop
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a deer abstraction with Photoshop. You’ll’ learn how to combine abstract elements, work with textures and create lighting effect.
The Final Image
Required Resources:
Step 1
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Step 3
Cut out the deer and choose the head part to place in our main canvas:
Step 4
I used an adjustment layer with Clipping Mask to desaturate the deer. Go to Layer > Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation:
Step 5
Open the render image. Use the Move Tool to drag it onto the deer:
I used Hue/Saturation to change the render color:
Step 6
Open up Illustrator. Create a new document with the following settings:
Choose the Spiral Tool from the main menu and paint a spiral on the white canvas:
Go to Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel:
We have this result:
Save it as EPS file for the future use.
Step 7
Come back to Photoshop. Browse this EPS file and rasterize it with the settings below:( feel free to choose the size you want):
We now have this wireframe on a transparent layer. Drag it above the deer head, between his horns and transform it a little using the Cmd/Ctrl+T key. Place this layer under the deer one:
Step 8
Open the abstract shapes image. Choose the left one and place it in the center of the wireframe:
I used Curves to brighten this shape:
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