copy blue channel... adjust the curves.. crtl clck the thumbnail... go to layers and duplicate... adjust the curves...
step 2 of 3
duplicate the previous layer and put in difference mode...
use grass and spry brushes
and to create environment... duplicate and difference mode... spray brushes for flowers...(all ps default brushes)
step 3 of 3
extract parts of scene... leavs cut to form wings... nutshell to book and coat and body... nut for face.... tried diff hue.. used blending options... liquify to deform... smudge for furry effct... blending options to adjust highlights... duplicate and transform...
hand painted other details....