A Work in Progress: Squidish Red



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Original image


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Get the picture of the source image.

Creation of Squidish Red: Step 1

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Apply cloud different and adjust blending mode.

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Change blend mode to soft light.

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Adjust color by having a gradient layer over the original background.

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Make more color adjustments according to desired.

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This are the bits from the source image I basically used in every element of my so-called dream.

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Arrange the raw bits of picture pieces to create the fictional squid.

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To create the plant, I also use the same elements used for the squid.

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The other element on the background was created by drawing a crescent shape using the shape tool.

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Duplicate and arrange the crescent shapes to form these plant-like elements.

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Another background element that looked like eyes are from the lights of the ceiling of the source image.

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Simply duplicate the line of ceiling lights.

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Put all the elements together and make adjustments with the opacity and different blending modes to have this final output.

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Final result

Creation of Squidish Red: Final Result

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