A Work in Progress: Magical Swamp Creature



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Magical Swamp Creature
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muddy face


Original image


step 1 of 8

Duplicate the girl several times. Use the difference clouds filter. Then use glowing edges. Set this layer to soft light.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 1

step 2 of 8

Blur the cloud layer and desaturate it.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 2

step 3 of 8

Render lighting effects in the cloud layer to match the girl.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 3

step 4 of 8

Render lens flare in the eyes on the original layer with the girl.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 4

step 5 of 8

Create a custom scatter brush. Draw random white dots with it. Set a light blue Outer Glow on it. Switch the blending to Darken.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 5

step 6 of 8

Add motion blur to the layer with the magical circles.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 6

step 7 of 8

Use the Variations tool to make the whole thing more green and the shadows and highlights darker.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 7

step 8 of 8

Select just the lips. Use the same tool to make them more red. Use paint brush and smudge to make the lips bigger.

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Step 8

Final result

Creation of Magical Swamp Creature: Final Result

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