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n this tutorial, youll learn how to create an illustration of a model. Well be creating it in vector

style, though using Photoshops Burn Tool to add some dimensionality to the illustration. By the

end youll have enough information and practice to create your own. Although, it doesnt requireany special ability you should be proficient in the use of the Pen Tool. Drawing skills would also

help, as well as a tablet, though its not necessary.

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Lets take a look at the image well be creating. Click the screenshot below to view the full-sizeimage. As always, the layered Photoshop file is available via ourPSDTUTS Plus membership.
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Step 1

Before we start we need to find our inspiration. For this tutorial, I usedthis photograph I found atStockvault. After downloading the image, open it in Photoshop.
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Step 2

Youll be using many layers to create this artwork, so try to keep everything organized. Create a

new layer over the image and name it "Head." Then grab your Pen Tool (P), and make sure itsset to Paths.

Step 3

Hold Ctrl + Space to select your Zoom Tool. Then zoom into the models face. Trace the outline

of her face. Dont worry about the parts covered by the hair. Theyll be taken care of soon. Afterfinishing, select the color #decfb8 and fill the shape.


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Step 4

Create a new layer over the "Head" layer and name it "Hair." Repeat the same process you did

with the face. Then take care with the inner side of the hair, as it will define the shape of her

face. Dont worry about all hair details yet though. Then fill the shape with black.


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Step 7

Now a tricky part, the Eyes. Maybe you would like to create a Layer Set only for the eyes, since

were going to use many layers. Create a new layer called "Eye." Then Zoom in and draw the

shape around both eyes. Then fill it with white.


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Step 8

Create a new layer, and name it "Iris." Draw the path around the iris and fill it with black.


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Step 9


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Create a new layer, and name it "Eyelash." Draw the path around her eyelash to contour the

eyeball. Fill it with black. Use the Eraser Tool to erase all the white areas that surpass the

Eyelash area.


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Step 10

Create a new layer, and name it "Retina." Draw the path around the retina and fill it black.

Step 11

Create a new layer, and name it "Highlights." To give the eye a little more life, select the

highlights on the iris and fill them with white.


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Step 12

Now well give the eyes a little depth. Select the "Head" layer. Draw paths around the eyes.Right-click the path and choose Convert Path To Selection. Grab the Burn Tool (0) and set its

Exposure to around 25%. Darken those areas trying to follow the pictures intensity.


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Step 13

Go a little further and darken the area around the eye using the Burn Tool.

Step 14

Go back to the "Eye" Layer and create a layer called "Eyebrows" above it. Create a path around

the eyebrows and fill it with black.


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Step 16

Select the "Head" layer. Draw a path around the bottom edges of her nose. Open Curves

(Command + M), and push the curve a little bit down to darken the color.

Step 17

Still on the "Head" layer, select the Burn Tool (0). Then darken the areas around her nose to give

it form and depth. Use the picture as a reference.


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Step 18

Create a new layer at the top and name it "Mouth." Then draw a path around her mouth and fill it

with #fcb09e.


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Step 19

Draw the contour around the darker area in the middle of her mouth. Right-click to make it a

selection, then open curves (Command + M) and darken it a little.

Step 20

Select the "Head" layer. Then draw a path around the lighter skin area on the upper part of hermouth. Use the picture below as a reference. Open Curves (Command + M), and lift the curve a

little to lighten the area.


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Step 21

To finish it use the Burn Tool to darken shadow areas around her mouth in both the "Head" and

"Mouth" layers.

Step 22

With the Burn Tool still selected, select the "Body" layer and darken the shadow areas in her

neck.


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Step 23

With the "Body" layer still selected, use the Pen Tool to select the shadows in both her armpits.

Then right-click to transform it to selection, open Curves (Command + M), and darken those

areas.


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Step 24

Select the "T-shirt" layer. Then use the Pen Tool to draw around the upper lighter part of her t-

shirt. Right-click to transform it into a selection, open Curves (Command + M), and lighten those

areas.


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Step 25

With the "T-shirt" layer still selected, the use Pen Tool to draw around the shadows in her t-shirt.

Right-click to transform it into a selection, open Curves (Command + M), and darken those

areas. Then use the Burn Tool to give it some finishing touches.


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Step 26

Select the "Hair" layer. Then use the Pen Tool to draw around the fringes and give more detail to

her hair. Fill it with black.

Step 27

Command-click the "Hair" layer to select it. Use the Down and Right Arrows to move the

selection a little bit down and to the right, as in the picture.

Select "Body" layer and use the Burn Tool to make the hair shadow on her body. Do the same inthe "Head" layer. Then use the Burn Tool to create some more shadows on her face. Use the

picture below as a guide.


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Step 30

Create a new layer under all the others. Fill it with a cool colored gradient background and

youre done! This tutorial shows you how to simply create vector style illustrations and use the

Burn Tool to add a bit of depth, softness, and interest to the illustration. Its a quick and effectivestyle for you to use in your own illustrative work. You can view a larger final version here.
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