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Photoshop Tutorial - Swirled Lines
In this tutorial, we'll learn to create a swirled lines effect for use in surreal/abstract artwork. The benefits of such a tutorial can be applied in collage work or any other abstract artwork.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Open a new document in Photoshop (I will be using dimensions 300x300 px).
2. Create a new layer. Name it "Vertical Lines".
3. With the "Vertical Lines" layer active, use the rectangual marquee tool to creat vertical lines from top to bottom. Use the paint bucket to fill them in with a color.
4. Goto Filter > Distort > Wave.
5. Set the following:
Number of Generators: 5
Wave Length: (Min: 34) and (Max: 155)
Amplitude: (Min: 6) and (Max: 155)
Scale: (Min: 25%) and (Max: 26%)
6. Click OK to accept changes.
7. Click CTRL+F again to apply the Wave Filter.
8. Click CTRL+F again to apply the Wave Filter one last time.
9. Right click the "Vertical Lines" layer. Select "Blending Options" from the pop-up list.
10. Apply the "Bevel and Emboss" to give the lines some 3D depth.
11. Apply the "Drop Shadow" and set the shadow properties so that a slight shadow appears from the swirled lines.
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