Simple Signature Tutorial

[michelle.]

I'll be teaching you how to make this:




STEP 1 -
Blend two pictures together and color them however you'd like, like this:



STEP 2 -
Now use the rectangular selection tool to select any part of your blend, from one side to the other.
Copy it and then paste it onto the bottom of your blend.
Now, desaturate to make it black & white.
Also, use your selection tool again. This time, raise the feather to about 20 and select the top part of the black & white image.
Hit delete on your keyboard to help blend it into the rest better.
It should look something like this:



STEP 3 -
Next, you need to use your ellipse selection tool again to select part of your first image. [keep the feather at 20 for this]
Copy & paste that onto your blend, move it around/scale it the way you want it.
Now, pixelate it to give it the blurred effect. [i used the 'fragment' option under pixelate in photoshop]
Repeat this for your second image.
It should look something like this:



STEP 4 -
Now it's time to add text, here's mine:



STEP 5 -
This step is optional but I personally think it makes it look better.
You can add a border if you want.

Your final product should look something like this:



If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask!
I tried to make everything as clear as possible without writing crazy long paragraphs, but I don't have a problem explaining anything you're confused about.
Personally, if I wasn't too familiar with the program or making graphics in general I'd probably be confused by my own descriptions, haha.

Also, I'd love to see your results! ;D