Start with sketch (I changed my mind about the steam and leaves later)
step 2 of 7
new layer set at multiply, lay down color
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added more colors to rose with small brush
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I blur'd all colors. hide sketch, and erased steam and leaves, copy and paste rose, change color a tad.
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with small brush and another new layer, drew in new steam and leaves.
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added more color to leaves and steam,
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added black background, blur'd leaves/steams, dodge and burn. also added some dodge and burn to rose, keep dodging and burning in highlights and shadows until satisfied.