A Work in Progress: Stairs



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Original image


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I rotated the source photo 90 degrees.

Creation of Stairs: Step 1

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I created a stone wall based on the tutorial >>>>>>>>>>>>>
http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut028.htm

I do believe I altered the colors to suit myself, but I'm not positive. The doorway was later removed due to perspective and fit issues. A separate door was created later.

Creation of Stairs: Step 2

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I made several different wall sections, applying perspective to the wall that goes beside the stairs, then a different wall for the entryway to the right. Note the harsh edges and contrived shape of the stones and outer corners.

Creation of Stairs: Step 3

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For the background I tried numerous options, then decided on my painting shown as the way to go. Don't worry, I cloned my name out of it.

Creation of Stairs: Step 4

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For this step I turned off the stair layer to show where the shading had begun. A lot of additional time went into giving the grout of the stones, the face of the stones, and the edges of the stones more believable form and texture.

Creation of Stairs: Step 5

Final result

Creation of Stairs: Final Result

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