Setup
- Open your desired photo
- recommended that it be a high resolution.
- easier if the photo is of a person.
- Make sure the chain between width and height is highlighted in "Image" > "Image Size"
- Make sure you have the "pencil tool" selected and its size is 10pt, hardness 100%.
- press Shift + Ctrl + U to greyscale it.
- press Shift + Ctrl + L to fix the lighting.
Step 3
- Press "D" to reset the color palette
- click on the icon below the 2 colored squares to the left of the screen.
- Use the pencil tool and trace the outline of your main subject. It should have a red highlight over it once you're finished.
- Use the fill tool to fill the entire outline.
Step 4
- Press "Q"
- Press Ctrl + Delete
- Press Ctrl + D
Step 5
- On the layers area, duplicate a layer (Ctrl + J)