Tutorial #1 - Justin Taylor (muted like whoa)

[adis_blends]

I've noticed a lot of black 'n white icons with one brightly colored accented focal point popping up. I really like them... but, I have a thing for the muted. The following will be showing how to make a muted colored icon with a stand out, yet also muted, focal point. I'm also of fan of simple subtly. So, tonight we'll be going from
this:

Comments

[risa7]

I've just started using PS, and this has been a huge help. Thank you!

And yes, TV's Randy Harrison is adorable :)

[cityphonelines]

I'm glad you thought it was helpful. PS is so much fun... once you get the hang of it.

[ohfreckle]

I'm glad to see there are still people who can see the beauty of subtlety :)

A very clear and understable tut, thank you! Added to memories.

[cityphonelines]

Thank you. I'm glad it was understandable and that you liked it.

[cityphonelines]

Thank you! Thank you for the icon love, but I can't take credit; it was a gift from my darling spuzz, she does some lovely icon work.

[lynnenne]

I understood everything here except the exclusion layer. What does it do? When/how do you use it?

[cityphonelines]

The exclusion layer is almost always a dark navy bluish layer that gives the icon a warm, peachy tone.

Example:

[lynnenne]

No, that explains it perfectly. Thanks for that! :)

[lynnenne]

I mean, yes, it's helpful, and no, you don't suck at explaining things! *facepalm*

[saintmaverick]

omg! hooray for justin! hooray!

[cityphonelines]

*pets the Justin*
*gropes the Brian*

[nomindwierdo]

yay for JUSTIN AND BRIAN!!!

[saintmaverick]

YAY!