Because it's been too long. :) And college dorm rooms are infuriatingly dull and boring.
This isn't exactly the prettiest of colorings I've done, but I like it. It's very very simple to do. :)
Go from
to
in 6 steps using Adobe Photoshop 7.0.
(Sorry; involves Selective Coloring).
Crop, resize, etc.
Go to Image >> Adjustments >> Levels.
Enter the following settings:
RGB: (Input) 0 - 1.56 - 255. (Output) 0 - 221.
Red: (Input) 0 - 1.10 - 255. (Output) 0 - 255.
Green: (Input) 0 - 1.00 - 255. (Output) 0 - 255.
Blue: (Input) 0 - 0.96 - 255. (Output) 0 - 255.
Go to Image >> Adjustments >> Auto Contrast.
Go to Edit >> Fade Auto Contrast.
Set the Opacity to 50%.
Go to Layer >> New Adjustment Layer >> Selective Color.
Enter the following settings:
Reds: -29, -1, 0, -9.
Yellows: -43, 0, -45, +7.
Greens: +100, -100, -100, 0.
Neutrals: +8, 0, -18, -3.
Blacks: +100, +20, +100, +5.
Sharpen a bit (I sharpened around Elle's eyes and face), add a brush or texture and you're done! :)
Don't copy exactly, please! Enjoy! :)
Others made with the same or similar;
+ For more Elle Fanning icons see
here. :)