A super-simple coloring tutorial

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Requested by xxmannequin at the ask the maker 2.0 at icon_talk.

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4 steps, translateable


01. Add a new Gradient Fill layer, with the color #320f2a at the bottom, and #ebe6ce at the top. Set this layer to Soft Light. This will brighten up her eyes, and therefor bring out her eye-color.
02. Add a new fill layer with the color #ede1c3. This soften things out, giving the smooth coloring type we are aiming for. Set this layer to 20% opacity.
03. Add a new Gradient Map layer with a gradient like this: #68183a at the bottom and #efdbee at the top. Set this layer to 38%. This is to make the icon delicate pink.
04. Stamp your layers (ctrl>alt>shift>e). Go to Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen. Then Edit > Fade Sharpen and choose what you think looks best. Now your icon looks clean and crisp. And you're done!


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Comments

[xxmannequin.livejournal.com]

You're so fast! Thank you!:)

[xxmannequin.livejournal.com]

You're so fast! Thank you!:)

[seydoux.livejournal.com]

what should step 2 be set to? soft light like step 1?

[apologizeg]

Woops, I always forget something, sorry! It should be set to Normal 20% opacity.

[seydoux.livejournal.com]

i really like the coloring, so i tried the tutorial, but i think i might be doing something wrong?

my icon turns out brighter than yours when i follow your step-by-step tut:

[apologizeg]

Hmm, Idk what's wrong. I went through the tutorial again and everything seems right. I just have to ask, you're sure you got the graidents right? If not, I can upload them for you, if you want. :)

[seydoux.livejournal.com]

i think i got them right, yes. but just to be sure, it would be great if you could upload them for me. or maybe as a psd? thank you so much in advance :)

[apologizeg]

Here's the PSD.

[seydoux.livejournal.com]

thank you so much! :)

[nalazhar.livejournal.com]

I love this coloring, I'll definitely give it a try ♥

[apologizeg]

Yay, thanks!