Digital painting intro

File – new File>place

Edit>free transform and make the image the size of page Lock the line drawing layer

Choose the poly lasso tool and select the first area you are going to paint

Add new layer

Choose the paint brush adjust the opacity and edge hardness change the color

Paint in the section and try to add a gradient

Select the next petal Add a new layer paint next petal

Once all pedals are painted add a layer mode to each of the painted layer, I suggest linear burn or multiply

Now I'm going to enhance the lights and darks

Once finished add a background

You can paste an image into your background or add a gradient if you paste picture makes sure to use a filter

Merge all layers down when you like how it looks Select all layers and right click

Once merged Image>adjustment> contrast

Add a lens flare

Upload to your portfolio!!!