Sam B

Hi Ernie, Take a look at this site for brushes: https://www.brusheezy.com/free/fog

Check this guy out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrvLMUITAImCHMOhX88PYQ He not only teaches how to retouch, he also explains the theory behind it.

I'm using the latest Photoshop and it seems to scale fine. I think the only thing I changed was the Photoshop UI size to large.

Backdrop Designer by Digital Anarchy

Excellent work Ray  :D

If you click on the link in my previous post, it should take you to the Wacom Photo webpage.

Hi Steve, I recently got a Wacom Photo.  Cheaper than the high end Intuos tablets.  Take a look at it here: https://www.wacom.com/en/products/pen-tablets/intuos-photo

You'd better not go to my DeviantArt site.  You're liable to lose your lunch. :-D

View Original Size for best quality, I used a paint peeling texture for her skin.  Smoke brushes for the smoke.

Try this tutorial: Eyeglass glare removal

I don't have CS5 but, try the Reset Tool option.  That might take care of it.  Another option would be to reset Photoshop preferences.

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