A Work in Progress: Self Portrait



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Original image


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Bear is chopped from source and moved to a new canvas. A profile of a man's face is formed from it using smudge and eraser tools.

Creation of Self Portrait: Step 1

step 2 of 6

Source bear body is moved onto canvas on layer behind the head.

Creation of Self Portrait: Step 2

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Eye glasses are drawn in using the brush tool. A brush is also painted in.

Creation of Self Portrait: Step 3

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Artist's stool is added as well as an easel drawn in with an abstract painting added using the paint brush tool.

Creation of Self Portrait: Step 4

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Arm and hand to hold palette are added with brush tools, then a palette is also drawn in complete with paint to match the painting.

Creation of Self Portrait: Step 5

step 6 of 6

A background texture is added using the layer pattern tool. The shape of the beret is also changed here and shoes are added using brush tools.

Creation of Self Portrait: Step 6

Final result

Creation of Self Portrait: Final Result

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