A Work in Progress: In the shadows



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In the shadows
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spiked flower


Original image


step 1 of 8

Cut out flower.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 1

step 2 of 8

Cut and pasted the petal. Liquify to give it the form I wanted.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 2

step 3 of 8

Cuts from original image to use for the bones.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 3

step 4 of 8

Making the bones. Liquify, free transform, dodge and burn.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 4

step 5 of 8

Sponge tool to remove the colour.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 5

step 6 of 8

Black background in new layer.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 6

step 7 of 8

Brushes with various opacities.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 7

step 8 of 8

Finally added shadows, colour reflections on bones, and blood on flower and floor.

Creation of In the shadows: Step 8

Final result

Creation of In the shadows: Final Result

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