Star Sign Symbols - Leo

Start by applying a solid color to the background layer.

Double click this layer in layer window to unflatten it. Double click the layer to open layer style window. Apply layer style with the settings shown.

Using custom shape tool create a preset 5 pont star shape.

Populate the background with stars of different sizes.

Rasterize the layer. Hide the background layer. Create a rectangular selection of the whole area using rectangular marquee tool.

From edit menu select define pattern. name the pattern "stars". We'll use this pattern regularly in later steps.

Change the layer mode of stars layer to overlay.

Create an circle using elliptical shape tool.

Enable add to shape area form the top bar. Create more overlapping circles as shown.

Double click the layer to open layer style window. Apply layer style with the settings shown.

Create a circle using elliptical shape tool. Move this layer below previous layer in layer order in layer palette.

Enable add to shape area form the top bar. Create a rectangle using rectangular shape tool. Press Ctrl+T. Right click the layer and select warp. Adjust nodes to get the shape as shown.

Using pen tool create tail hair. Apply same layer style as we used for lion's hair. Just change the color to gray.

Using brush tool create eyes, nose and lips.

Using ellipse tool create legs. Apply same layer style we used for the body.

Using custom shape tool create a preset 5 pont star shape.

Double click the layer to open layer style window. Apply layer style with the settings shown.

Create a rectangle using rectangular shape tool and type the star sign name over it.