A Work in Progress: Black Thumb



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Black Thumb
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Original image


step 1 of 5

Carefully trace flower with pen tool.

Creation of Black Thumb: Step 1

step 2 of 5

command + click if you have mac, or right click for pc, on pen line and select "make selection"

Creation of Black Thumb: Step 2

step 3 of 5

For color change go to image>adjustments> Variations. The add yellow, green, red, until the color you want appears. In this case a light brown.

Creation of Black Thumb: Step 3

step 4 of 5

The shriveling of the flower. You need the shriveled up color. Use the burn tool, with a low intensity (11%) then go along the flower and darken it. Then for the shape go to Filter>Liquify. Then use the Forward Warp tool. Push along the outling of the flower to get the desired shape.

Creation of Black Thumb: Step 4

step 5 of 5

Erase all of the seed stems but one. Use the magic wand to select it. And use the burn tool to discolor it.

Creation of Black Thumb: Step 5

Final result

Creation of Black Thumb: Final Result

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