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In this tutorial we propose a simple method to create a space illustration with a realistic planet.
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1. Open a new Document
2. Use the Elliptical Marquee Tool to create a circular selection (keep the Shift key pressed to draw a circle).
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3. Now use a 2-color linear Gradient Tool, with Mode parameter set to Difference, and play with it until you are satisfied with the result.
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4. Create a new layer, reset the swatches (press 'D'), keep the previous selection and go to Filter > Render > Clouds.
Set the blending mode of this layer to Color Burn and its opacity to about 80%. |
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5. Create a new layer, keep the circular selection, fill it with black, then modify the layer style by adding a inner shadow effect.
Click here to see the settings
Set the blending mode of this layer to Soft Light |
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6. If you want to add some lighting effect, create a new layer, select all the canvas, fill it with black and go to Filter > Render > Lens Flare.
Set the blending mode to Lightnen |
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7. In order to create an additional soft light effect, create a new layer and apply a radial gradient (see picture on the right).
Set the blending mode to Lighten and the Opacity to about 50%. |
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8. That's it! If you like you can add a backgorund layer full of stars...
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