1. Digital painting intro

2. File – new File>place

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

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

5. Add new layer

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

7. Paint in the section and try to add a gradient

8. Select the next petal Add a new layer paint next petal

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

10. Now I'm going to enhance the lights and darks

11. Once finished add a background

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

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

14. Once merged Image>adjustment> contrast

15. Add a lens flare

16. Upload to your portfolio!!!