"Cartoon Character Creation"

 

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  • Add Vector Mask, Fill it with white/black gradient, just like in the example below.

  

  • Create selection just like in the previous example, and fill it with white-transparent gradient in a new layer. Opacity 17-22%.

  

  •       Create circle selection using Ellipse Marquee Tool.
  •       In the options bar, select the Subtract From Selection Area button and cut out part of a circle.
  •       Fill it with light color. Erase the top and bottom parts of the patch of light. Opacity 45 - 55%.