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Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Note: Tutorial written with Photoshop CS.

A really easy photo treatment, if you'd like a rock n' roll or pop art look, is to create Andy Warhol style "lithographs" using the Gradient Tool in Photoshop.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Open a new 12" x 12" document and select a background paper. I chose a grungy one for a more punky look from the City Camo Collection Biggie.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Select and import your photo.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Using the Layer> Duplicate Layer command, create three more copies of the same photo.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Arrange them into a square shape using Extras> Grid for assistance.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Select one of the Photo Layers and choose Image> Adjustments> Gradient Tool.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

You can use the Gradients that appear, or select a different set of Gradient presets by clicking on the arrow next to the Gradient and choosing "Replace Gradient Set." Built-in options include Metals, Pastels, Basics, etc.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Play with the Gradient Maps on each Photo Layer until you get a color or look you like.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

If you'd like to change or adjust the color, choose Image> Adjustments> Hue/Saturation and slide the color bars until you have the color you want.

 

Scrap Girls University - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial - Making "Andy Warhol Posters" using Gradient Tools

Continue this process for each photo in the layout.

Add embellishments, a mat, a frame transparency and journaling for a fun and funky look!

Computer scrapbooking layout "Son of Punk" by Ann Hetzel Gunkel

Digital scrapbooking layout "Son of Punk" by Ann Hetzel Gunkel

Layouts by Ann Hetzel Gunkel

Digital Scrapbook Supplies from Scrap Girls: City Camo Collection Biggie Digital Scrapbook Supplies from Scrap Girls: Urban Gazette Collection Digital Scrapbook Supplies from Scrap Girls: ScrapSimple Tools - Shapes: Journal 2101
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Scrap Girls Digital Scrapbook Product Designer Ann Hetzel Gunkel

Tutorial by Ann Hetzel Gunkel


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NEW! Discover your hidden scrapbooking talent today! MORE Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop will have you doing the same tricks and knowing the same tips as the professionals! With MORE Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop, you will be creating your own digital elements and enjoying advanced techniques on your digital scrapbooking layouts in no time!

More Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements movie tutorials

Have a blast doing the more advanced tricks that you see other people and professional digital scrapbookers doing. Learn how with MORE Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements.

Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements (PSE)

Learn how easy it is to create digital scrapbooking layouts in PSE 6.0 with these easy-to-understand tutorial movies in Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements 6.0 and 7.0.

PSE 5.0 version available here.

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PSE 3.0 (works for 2.0) version available here.

Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop (PS)

Find out how easy it is to use Photoshop to create digital scrapbooking layouts and edit your photos! Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop. (Versions 6, 7, CS, CS2 and CS3).

Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Paint Shop Pro (PSP) X

Learn how easy it is to create digital scrapbooking layouts with these easy-to-understand tutorial movies for Paint Shop Pro X. (Can be used for PSP XI, too!)

PSP 9 version here.

Digital Photoshop Simplified tutorial eBook

This great eBook will take digital scrapbookers photos to a new layer. Diane Miller's photographs are amazing and her Photography Simplified eBook shows you how you can get fabulous shots, too!

Beginners Guide to Filters and Plug-ins for Photoshop, Photoshop Elements

If you're at all curious about using filters and plug-ins in digital scrapbooking , then The Beginners Guide to Filters and Plug-ins for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements (Windows) is what you need!

Paint Shop Pro version available here.

Mastering Brushes eBook

This ebook was created from the popular online class Creative Brushwork. It is perfect for the scrapbooker who want to go above and beyond basic brushing techniques taught in Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements. Make your layouts shine with the polish that advanced brushwork can bring!

Photoshop version available here.

Ten Beginner Tips on Type eBook

If you want to take some beginner steps towards improving the type on your layouts, and thereby improving the overall look of your layouts, then this eBook is perfect for you. It's written in a very simple style, focusing on one digitally scrapbooked layout while walking you through ten tips that take type from mundane and awkward to eye-catching and cohesive.

Start to Finish eBooklet - PSE: How to Make a Birthday Scrapbook Page

Nothing could be simpler than learning to scrapbook digitally with Scrap Girls Start to Finish eBooklets. Step by step written guidelines and detailed screenshots will help you learn new digital scrapbooking skills. Included with the eBooklet are the actual digital files you need to create a finished project!

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