Introduction
In this article you will learn how to create a pencil sketch image in Photoshop CS5.
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Open your Photoshop > click on the "File" in the Menu Bar and open an image then create a duplicate layer; do that by right-clicking on the layer and selecting "Duplicate layer".
Then click on "Image" in the Menu Bar option then select "Adjustments" > "Desaturate".
You will find this type:
The Layer will show this type:
Create "Duplicate layer":
Then click on "Image" in the Menu Bar then select "Adjustments" > "Invert".
The Layer will show this type:
Set the "Blend Mode" to "Color Dodge":
Click on the "Filter" in the Menu Bar then select "Blur" > "Gaussian blur".
Then you will find this type:
Select the "Lasso tool" in the tool box and select "Eye".
Select the original layer in the Layer box and press "Ctrl+J".
One layer will be created; drag that layer with the mouse to the top of all layers.
After dragging the layer you will find this type:
Repeat this procedure for the left eye then press "Ctrl+E" for color adjustment.