Create a Stylized Silhouette Portrait in Photoshop by Khara Plicanic

In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to create stylized silhouette portraits step-by-step. You’ll start by selecting your subject and personalizing their silhouette with jewelry and accessories. Then, we’ll explore ways to add fun and whimsy to your portraits with features like crowns, birds, fairy wings, and banners. You’ll also learn tricks for adding photo frames and texture-rich backgrounds, using resources like practice files, a custom hair brush, and a PSD swipe file filled with drag-and-drop vector hairstyles and other design elements.

This class is perfect for photographers and graphic designers who want to offer something new, anyone who loves working in Photoshop, and anyone who wants to create a unique image for someone special. Whether you’re a Photoshop newbie or somewhat familiar with the program, you’ll come away with new skills and tricks.

Your project for this course is to create a silhouette portrait of your own, whether it’s of yourself or someone else. You can get as creative as you like, using the skills and ideas you learn throughout the course. By the end, you’ll have the know-how to create portraits for anyone, a strong command of Photoshop basics, and a wealth of ideas and resources to continue your learning journey.