Make a new file with 1078x640px and 72 dpi. Represent a highlight with the instrument
on a black background that is possible to create with the instrument
.
Create a new layer that will have the white color. Place it above the previous one (disconnect the previous one temporarily)
Represent a figure, using the instrument
, like it is shown next picture.
Use the same instrument to represent one more figure, like the next one.
And one more.
Make use of the previous instrument to represent the next figure, demonstrated in the picture below.
And one more.
The next one.
Combine all the layers, for your convenience, that finally form a bird's wing. Copy the group's layer. Using Free Transform option, turn it around, like in the next step.
Make use of the old instrument
to represent the figure below.
And one more.
Keep connected now only those layers, that form the bird's silhouette. Unite them (Ctrl + Shift +E) and we'll get:
Use the next parameters indicated below
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay
Gradient's parameters
We'll get the next:
Connect the layer having the dark background, lighted a little in its center. Place out the bird's silhouette above the mentioned layer.
Use Free Transform option to turn around the layer with the bird's silhouette, like it is shown the next step.
The final result!













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