at this tutorial we will learn how to colorize a picture, in this case, of julie ordon . we go from this (x) to this (x). so, ready? :)
for spanish version of this tutorial, please visit: cristina.ercoire.org.

at first we'll change her skin:
1. after opening a picture, we create a new layer, filled with #D3A587. set this new layer as "linear burn" and change the opacity to 65%.
2. create a new layer, fill it with the same colour (#D3A587) and set it into "overlay" and change the opacity to 85%.
3. again, create a new layer, fill it with #FFC8C8. set this into "soft light", opacity 60%.
4. marge the image (result).

after getting, some kind of right skin colour, we'll do her hair:
1. create a new layer, select simple, round and soft brush (for example 45), and paint her hair with #FFF0CD. don't worry that at some point you won't be able to see if it's ok (x).
2. set this layer into "soft light" and change the opacity into 45%. now, if it's necessary, use the eraser tool and remove parts where you did mistakes (x).
3. duplicate this layer and change it into "color" and change the opacity into 14%.
4. and marge the image (result).

now we're going to do her eyes (you should paint those elements with very small and soft brush):
1. create new layer and paint those parts, that should be white, in white. set it into "overlay", opacity 25% (x). then duplicate this layer, set it into "color" and change the opacity into 30% (result).
2. now the eye-colour - at first, of course, new layer. i've chosen #B9E4FF, but it can be different (green, grey, whatever). change it to "hue" and the opacity should be 30% (x).
3. the eye looks better when it have some sparks, so we add them. on the new layer paint the center of the eye with this colour #FFECB9 and set it into "soft light", opacity 70% (x).
4. create a new layer and again with this colour #FFECB9 paint some more lightnings - it's your choice where, but i suggest to paint them close to the middle of eye. set it into "soft light" and leave the opacity as it is (x).
5. marge it (result).

make-up:
1. on new layer paint with kinda small brush the eye-shadow with this colour #9BDDFF, change it into "color burn", opacity 65% (x).
2. create new layer and now highlight the parts close to the eye with #FFD8D8, set it into "soft light" and leave the opacity (x).
3. and of course marge the image :) (result)

lips:
1. on new layer paint with this colour #FF9B9B the lips (x). change it into "hue" and opacity 35% (result).

done? :) Ok. Now... marge image ;) And we'll do the rest:
1. copy your base, go to filter > blur > gaussian blur 2,0 (x).
2. add mask to it, fill it with black (x) and paint in white those elements you want to blur. marge image (result).
3. copy image, go to filter > sharpen > sharpen more, set it to 65%. marge (result).
4. go to selective colouring:
reds:
cyan -10%
yellows:
cyan -100%
black -20%
neutrals:
cyan +25%
yellow -5% (result)
5. add frame, texts, pattern, whatever :)

the last 5 points are pretty optional. blur is needed when the image's quality is not so good. sharpen looks nice but of course only on images which aren't that pixelized. selective colouring is good in every kind of art and this step is nice to remember :)

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