Vector Pineapple Effect

October 9th, 2006 by Posted in Adobe Photoshop, Special Effects

Vector Pineapple

This technique was used to create the logo of KiwiDesigns.nl. Now I’m gonna learn it to you!

  • Step 1 Open up a new image any size and create a black circle;

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 2 Create a circular gradient with the colors #EFE69F and #DAC153;

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 3 >Create a new layer and fill it with black;

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 4 Add Filter>Noise>Add Noise and set the slider all the way to the right;

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 5 Add Filter>Blur>Radial Blur and set it to zoom and 100%;
    Set it to overlay and press CTRL+G;

    Vector Pineapple

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 6 Merge all layers EXCEPT THE BACKGROUND and delete a circle in the middle;

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 7 Select the Move-Tool and duplicate the pinapple-layer;
    Now while holding ALT, press down a few times;

    Vector Pineapple

  • Step 8 Merge the shadow layers and press CTRL+U to darken them and you’re done!

    Vector Pineapple

Author        :  MICK MOOLHUIJSEN 
HomePage :  http://www.mickm.com 

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