Smashing Photoshop CS5 100 Professional Techniques (Smashing Magazine Book Series)

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TECHNIQUE 76:Â TRACING PHOTOS To darken any particular line, stroke the path two or three more times after the first stroke. In addition to making open shapes with the Pen tool, create closed shapes with other tools where needed and select Fill Path instead of Stroke Path from the Context menu. To delete the path after stroking or filling, choose Delete Path from the Context menu. Repeat this process for each feature of your subject; adjust the outline of the face, the edges of clothing, and any other details within the image of importance. Figure 76-2 shows an example of a stroked path traced outline next to the original file.

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