Designing a Diving Wallpaper
- By Vlad Gerasimov
- Published 03/30/2008
- Designing
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Apply the following layer effects:
- Drop shadow (blend mode = overlay, black, 1-2px)
- Inner Glow (white, overlay, 1-2px)
- Gradient overlay (white-to-black, blend mode = overlay, opacity 30-40%)
- Drop shadow (blend mode = overlay, black, 1-2px)
- Inner Glow (white, overlay, 1-2px)
- Gradient overlay (white-to-black, blend mode = overlay, opacity 30-40%)

That was a head. Create another bigger circle, apply the
same layer effects: this is a body.

Add 2 small white circles, open layer effects and add
Gradient overlay (white-to-black, blend mode = normal, opacity = 20-30%)

...and yes, 2 smaller black circles inside!

In another layer, use Line tool (U) and add some
legs

Hmm, I thought that legs look better with some lighter
circles in the endings.

Ta-da! Spider is ready.

Now that you know how to make a spider, why not add some
more?

The most interesting part is a water drop. In new layer,
with grey color, create a circle (use Ellipse tool, U, and hold Shift while
making a shape). then switch to Direct Selection tool (A or Shift-A), and click
on the bottom point of circle. use keyboard (Up arrow) to move it up a
bit.


