How to Create a Realistic Tattoo in Photoshop

▶ Download the 2 sample images, Photoshop brush and PDF guide for this tutorial (free with a PHLEARN account): https://phlearn.com/tutorial/create-t... Today we show you how to create a realistic tattoo out of any design in Photoshop! Learn how to make smooth lines look hand-drawn using the Glass Filter, conform an image to the shape and contours of skin using the Liquify Tool, and add realistic shading using our custom Photoshop brush. Photo sourced from Unsplash, by @rafaellalimadiniz (IG) - VISIT PHLEARN.COM FOR MORE FREE TUTORIALS https://phlearn.com SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE FREE TIPS AND TRICKS http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... LET'S BE FRIENDS! Instagram ►   / phlearn   Facebook ►   / phlearn   X ► https://x.com/phlearn Phlearn ► https://phlearn.com CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: Creating a Realistic Tattoo 1:11 Adding a White Background to the Design 2:21 Making the Design Organic with the Glass Filter 4:19 Cutting Out the Design Using Channels 5:55 Scaling and Placing the Tattoo on Skin 6:20 Blending Edges with the Smudge Tool 7:56 Wrapping the Design with Liquify 8:42 Adding Dimension with Bevel and Emboss 10:21 Making Ink Seep into the Skin 12:21 Shading with the Tattoo Stipple Brush 15:08 Blending the Tattoo Under the Skin 16:42 Adding Skin Texture Over the Design PHLEARN PRO: every PRO tutorial, one membership ◦ 200+ in-depth courses and masterclasses on Photoshop, Lightroom and photography ◦ 1,000+ downloadable PSDs, RAW images and sample files to follow along ◦ Presets, Photoshop actions and LUTs included ◦ New PRO tutorials every month, streamed in 4K with captions and chapters ◦ Rated 4.93/5 by 3,900+ students ◦ Cancel anytime, 100% money-back guarantee ▶ https://phlearn.com/pro