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Learn about layers and the "Free Transform" tool in Photoshop

Mandala Clock

Inside Photoshop:

Student Examples

Assignment:

Create the clock above by layering the .PNG files below.  Use the tutorials below to help you in your creations:


Adobe Photoshop (Macs & PCs only):

  1. File>New>Create a new document that is:Art & Illustration> 1000 pixel grid>Create

  2. File>Place Embedded>Each image (one at a time)

  3. Adjust the stack in the Layers Panel so that each image appears in the proper order (see image above for reference)

  4. Resize each image by using the "Free Transform" tool (Command/Control + T)
    Grab a corner and hold both "Shift" and "Option" to resize each layerHolding "shift" Retains proportions
    Holding "option" scales it around its center
    Click the check (in the control panel) or hit "return/enter" (on the keyboard) to confirm transformation

  5. Create a New Fill Layer (circular icon at the bottom of the layer panel)Pick "Solid Color"
    Enter the hex code: c6ad8a and click ok
    drag layer to the top of the stack (in the Layers Panel)

    Change the blending mode (select the dropdown at the top of the layers panel titled "Normal")Choose Soft Light

  6. When done Save
    File>Save As>File Name: Last, Name_Mandala Clock
    File Format: JPEG

  7. Upload to Canvas

Photoshop Mix App (for Chromebook or Phone)

  1. Start a New Project (click the + on the top right)

  2. Create a "Custom Canvas"Title it: Last, First Name_Mandala Clock
    Width: 1000 px
    Height: 1000 px

  3. Create a New Layerclick the "+" button on the right
    Add an image
    select image from camera roll

  4. Choose an image (from the images below)
    Rescale and position the image to match the example above
    Adjust the stack in the Layers Panel (on the right) so that each image appears in the proper order (see image above for reference)You can move la
    To rescale, click and drag on one of the blue corners
    To move the image, click on the layer to select it and then drag the image to the desired location by first clicking and holding the layer and then repositioning the layer above or below

    Make sure each layer is centered within the layer(s) beneath itAs you reposition each layer, a blue guide appears to let you know that the image is vertically or horizontally aligned.  (A centered image will have both the vertical and horizontal blue lines appear.)

  5. Repeat step 4 for each layer (image)

  6. Create a New Layerclick the "+" button on the right
    Add a color
    Click the "Wheel" dropdown and choose RGB

    Adjust the values of each channel as follows:Red (left column): 198
    Green (center column): 173
    Blue (right column): 138
    click "done"

    Select "Blend" (at the bottom)Choose "Soft Light"
    Share (top right)
    Upload to Canvas

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