Simple steps to create impressive illustration

Step 01

Now, choose any image you like. In this tutorial, I select an image of Liv Tyler to process. Then, duplicate the layer, call it “Liv”

Step 02

Go to Filter -> Artistic -> Cut Out, and set the value like this
Number of Levels: 8
Edge Simplicity: 2
Edge Fidelity: 2

Then, you need to cut out Liv Tyler. You should use Quick Mask, combine with eraser tool in Soft Brush to make a perfect cut. Then create a new layer, “Background”, under the “Liv” layer. Fill it with the white color

Step 03

Create a new layer, above the “Background” layer. Then you use the Shape Custom Tool, and choose the shape “Registration target 2″. Next, you choose the color you prefer and make a large scale of it like the demonstration below.

You will have this result:

Pretty nice, right ? Let add some more effects or you could stop at this step

Step 04

Create a new layer. You open the Brush panel, and set the following values:

Brush Tip Set -> Select “Star Brush 70px” ; Spacing: 30%
Shape Dynamic -> Size Jitter” 100% ; Minimum Diamter: 20%
Scattering: Check “Both Axes” ; Scatter: 1000%

You should try to draw around the illustrated Liv Tyler. Then go to Layer Style -> Gradient Overlay and choose the options like below:

To finish, duplicate the layer, then go to Filter -> Blur -> Gaussain Blur -> Radius 2.0.

If you like, pick up a flower, then apply the same progress for step 1 and 2, then set the Blending Options is Multiply, you will have a cutie tatto in her arm like my final result.

If you have any question, please post on the comment section below, I will try to answer them as soon as possible. I love to see your results, so please let me know if you finish something.

Impressive Illustration PSD