Final Design

After many hours endured on photoshop the design is finally feeling finished. I am happy with the outcome yet I feel however it is still missing something, although I'm not quite sure what. I have learned a lot from the course and I hope to work on my photoshop skills and continue to better them in the future.

Step 6 - Burn and dodge effects

The burn and dodge tool come in handy when shading and highlighting areas. I used these tools to give the heart, skulls and the suffering banner a faded look.

Step 5 - Outlining

The purpose of the outline is to pull out the image from the page. It makes the design look much bolder and clearer for the viewer to see. Slowly by this stage I am adding even more detail, using white paint to highlight areas where the light hits the most. The eyes were given a blurred effect so that it would appear as if the child is tearing up.

Step 4 - Add Shading

In order to create a more realistic feel, shading needs to be added to areas of the body so that it gives off a more 3D effect. If only one colour were to be used throughout the piece it would make it appear too plain and lifeless.