Watch the two clips on how to change a photograph portrait into a cartoon avatar. Once completed, you may use your avatar as a fun and clever way to express yourself.
The Pen Tool
Camper Glamper
Okay, just to prove to myself I can do this, here is the camper sample. After playing around with the Pen Tool, it actually was much easier to use than the silly Magic Wand!
How To Cut Anything Out In Photoshop
This clip is worth watching a few times- the narrator is a fast talker.
To increase your technical skill, you will practice using the Pen Tool. The next video below is very clear on how to use the Pen Tool, so be sure to watch it and practice with the guitar image in Photoshop. Handin as a .jpg 300 dpi image.
How To Cut Anything Out In Photoshop by Spoon Graphics
To really understand the Pen Tool, watch this short video:
How To Use The Pen Tool in Photoshop by Peachpit TV
Use the guitar image to practice using the pen tool.
