In this tutorial you will learn how to combine different images to create the cartoon background and funny toad character from the real toad picture. You may get .psd* file of "Funny cartoon toad illustration". Photoshop tutorial by making a payment(attn.(!)- the layers with the original stock pictures are watermarked). Put the tutorial title in "Add special instructions to seller" line of PayPal and it will be sent to you shortly.

 

  • Add translucent light green circles to selected areas with the Brush Tool, use Opacity and Flow parameters around 50%.

  • Go to Image > Levels and move white right and gray middle markers left and black left marker right a bit to make image lighter and more contrast.

  • Create a new layer and add new translucent light green spots to the marked areas.

Fake fisheye effect  and HDR toning with Photoshop tools

  • Create a white circle with the Ellipse Tool and apply Inner Shadow and Gradient Overlay effect to it.

Fake fisheye effect  and HDR toning with Photoshop tools

Fake fisheye effect  and HDR toning with Photoshop tools

  • Merge layers, then go to Filter > Lens Correction, and apply Vignette filter.

  • Correct eyeball shape, erase top and bottom eyelid line.

  • Add a new black circle.

  • And one more small white circle:

  • Make the same things for the second eye.

  • Merge all toad layers and apply Stroke and Inner Glow effects to created shape.

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