Doodad

This last one is superb Lasa.

As for my own efforts, I've given it some thought - I think part of my problem with the Selective Color & Hue & Saturation layers were that I still applied it to the whole skin area - I should actually apply the various layers to a smaller mask within the "skin" - this should've been obvious to even a beginner such as myself! This will allow greater skin colour variation (with plenty of control) which will add to the realism of the colouring.

I'll give it a try now and see how it goes.

leenapink

check out the next thread..http://www.photoshopgurus.com/forum/...?topic=4220.15
once you have the base the adjustments just stack up over it... give it a try with the reddish sample I attached to the thread.

Lasa

leenapink

Just finished this...Originally it was color..I desaturated it...then colorized it, trying to imitate the original..it's slightly less yellow, the hair is close but my hair extraction was less then steller.
I think its my best work yet..

LASA

Doodad

You're getting so good at this it... sickens me . Great stuff! [righton]

leenapink

Tried to post the PSD file but I can't make it small enough...
Lasa