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Step 1 Start by opening the grass field stock image and reduce its width to 1000px (enable Constrain Proportion when resizing). Step 2 Open the sky stock image and use the  Rectangular Marquee Tool (M)  to select the sky only, cut it and paste it on a new layer above the grass field. Create a layer mask for the sky layer and use a soft brush to blend the bottom edge with the grass field. Step 3 Now that your have the main background structure, it’s time to make some adjustments in order to get that warm summer feeling to it. We will first start with the field and then we will go with the sky. The best way of achieving the look we want is by using a  Gradient Map  adjustment layer. So, add a new gradient map adjustment layer between the sky and the field layers. Set the blend mode to  Overlay . Use the colors shown in the image below. I wanted to create more sun light on the far side of the field. I used  Gradient Fill  adjustment layer this time with a light y

Follow this step by step Illustrator tutorial to create a simple vector soldier character. We’ll begin by building the structure of the character with basic shapes, then adjust the line weights to create definition between the elements. To bring the character to life we’ll add blocks of colour before finishing it all off with a simple shading technique. Similar to the recent  mechanic character tutorial , this soldier cartoon features a range of basic shapes to give a stylised appearance. The main body of the character uses exactly the same approach, with just the accessories and clothing defining the character. You could go on to create a whole series of characters each with a different profession. You can see the design take shape as it progresses from the black and white linework versions right through to the final colouring stages. Notice how the varied linework enhances the basic version, and how the shading enhances the flat blocks of colour. Open up Illustrator a