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Futuristic Beetle

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

Make a copy of the layer containing the eye and select again the Free Transform option to turn the copy over to have the same image from below:

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

Now we should draw the insect’s paw, choosing the usual Pen Tool (P) and Convert Point Tool. The layer’s color is #C0C0C0

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Drop Shadow

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss (Contour)

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3 

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

Make five copies of the last made layer and choose Free Transform selection to turn the copy around when necessary and place the copies the way indicated below. The layers containing the paws should be situated lower than the previous layers, composing the beetle:

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

Create a new layer to draw a flame of three colors, using the Elliptical Marquee Tool (M). Then we’ll paint the marked area with the Paint Bucket Tool (G). The layer’s color is #224DD7

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

On the next new layer we’ll draw the next flame of the color #5BFFFF, applying the same instruments.

Create Futuristic Beetle in Photoshop CS3

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