Hello!! I have a new layout! I am so proud!! Thanks to people_machines! WooHoo!

O- a new tutorial! My 23rd in fact!

Make some cool subtle make-up! It really makes a difference! I hope it is useful!

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1. Open a new 100 x 100 image

2. Open your image and resize it. Drag it into your 100 x 100 image.
I got:


3. Zoom into the eye. Use the Dodge tool, set to about size 4. Lighten up the bright bits in the eyes.
See the difference?


I got:


4. Make a new layer. Using a small soft brush (about size 3 {whatever you think suits}). Colour: Black. Go carefully around the eye. It won't look perfect right now.
I did:


5. Go to Filter > Blur >Gaussian Blur. Set radius to 2.
I got:


6. Ok, now onto the lips.Make a new layer and copy merged and stamp it(Ctrl + Shift + Alt + E). Use the burn tool. Size : 11. Exposure: 12%. Range: Shadows. Go over the lips until you get a look you like.
I got this:


Looks like:


7. Now again use the burn tool (maybe a bigger size) and go over the hair. This is optional, but i wanted to bring out the red.
I got:


8. Place this (made by me):
this:


..on her cheek. Set to screen (move it around to where you want it). Set it to Opacity : 20% (or whatever you like)
I got:


9. Make a new layer. copy merged and stamp it (Ctrl + Shift + Alt + E). Set layer to soft light. (this is optional, i just thought it added a nice touch!

And you are done!
Finished Product:


I hope you liked this tut. If you did, feel free to check out the many others that can be found at my journal: http://pippins-mcgee13.livejournal.com/

Have fun and please comment and friend me!