This tutorial is geared towards users of Paint Shop Pro X.
To do this, we will be using the layers feature of Paint Shop
Pro.
First, this is the image we will start with. Place mouse over
image to see finsihed product.
OK, now the first thing we want to do is add some layers to
our b/w image. So from the menu bar select Layers/New Raster
Layer.
When the layer properties box opens, change the name from Layer1
to hair and change the blend mode from Normal to Color Legacy. Then
click OK. Leave all other settings at their default values.
We are going to create additional layers, named
Face
All using the same settings.
Now, if you press the F-8 on your keyboard, your layer
palette box should open, and look something like this:
with the background layer highlighted. This indicates it is the
selected layer. We want to start with the hair, so click on the
hair layer tab to highlight it. Now you can hit the F-8 key to close the
layer palette or dock it on your work space like I do. It's a personmal
thing.
First, click on the foregound color box in your color palette
This will give us a nice brown color for the hair.
Now, select the paint brush tool and set the shape to Round,
with a tip size of about 7 from the Tool Options palette.
Zoom in a little on the image and begin to paint the hair.
Continue until your done.
Take your time. Remember, in graphics work, patience is the
difference between "Oh that's nice" and "WOW! How the heck did you do that!!!"
Ok, now that the hair is done (for now) let's start on the face.
Open your Layer palette F-8 and select the
face layer.
From the color palette change the RGB settings to a skin tone
color. I used the numbers 234-182-160 but you can use what
ever skin tone you like.
I usually like to trace around the outline of the facial features
first
and than fill in the rest
Done, for now. On to the lips
Again, change the RGB settings in the color palette to 199-128-124
and zoom in tight on the lips. I lowered the brush tip size to 3.
Paint the lips
Moving right along, select the eye layer and choose an eye
color. I selected a green from the color palette, RGB setting
of 0-192-0. Color the eyes
I know, the eyes are a little intense, but not to worry. We are
going to fine tune everything shortly.
To finsh the face, I selected the eyebrow layer, and set the RGB to 141-111-7:
A easy red for the blouse
and a blue for the back drop
and our image is done..... Almost!
All that remains is to fine tune our colors a little. Open the
layer palette again F-8.
You will notice in the upper left hand corner of the palette is a setting
that shows as 100 right now. You will also notice there are little slider
controls on this setting.
These control the opaciyy of the layer, or how transparent
the layer appears.
Select the Face layer, and move that slider to the right till
the setting is about 65.
Notice the difference? Now, select the eye layer which is more
dramatic and slide it down to about 24. Notice the vast difference in the eye color?
I wanted just a hint of color, as you might expect in an actual
photo.
These are the settings I used for each layer
Hair: 100
You can modify them to your taste of course.
But my end result in this project came out like this:
Well there you go. I hope you found this tutorial useful
or helpful. If you would like to download this entire tutorial,
click the download link. Unzip into a folder of your choice and
click the the enclosed index.html file.
Download tutorial.
Eyes
Eyebrows
Lips
Blouse
Backdrop
Face: 65
Lips: 100
Eyes: 24
Eyebrows: 100
Blouse: 57
Backdrop: 18
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