[PS]Beginner Smudging Tutorial

[D1sturb3d]

We will be making a beginner signature using smudging as our main effect.

We will be making this:

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv271/D1sturb3dSig/Emo.png

Start by making a blank document and making a radial gradient like this:

http://i40.tinypic.com/14uyg4l.png

Then duplicate your render a couple times, hid them all except one.

Now Make a "T" brush, they are very good for smudging.

This will show you how:

http://i43.tinypic.com/261gms4.png

Ok now use that "T" brush to smudge all of your renders except one, and remember to move them around into different places.

Set the closest one to the bottom on "Normal"
The Second one on "Screen"
The Fourth on "Pin Light"
The Last on "Linear Dodge"

You should have something close to this:

http://i44.tinypic.com/28w2yq.png

Now use a hard circular brush and brush on the corners.

http://i44.tinypic.com/rscvp5.png

Smudge with your "T" Brush.

Should look like this:

http://i40.tinypic.com/w1vchw.png

Add some C4D's and erase where its looks bad, and add some text.

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv271/D1sturb3dSig/Emo.png

[Beachside]

Looks good.
Nice tutorial.
8/10.