Next we’ll make a highlight on the top, using the Ellipse Tool (U). The color in this case should be white.



Press Alt button and make a mouse’s click between the highlight’s layer and the tree’s top layer (on the layers’ panel). The highlight will be applied this way in the limits of the top’s element. The layer’s parameters: Fill 40%



Create now the next layer belonging to the fir tree, selecting the Pen Tool (P) and Convert Point Tool.

 



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Choosing the last instrument, Pen Tool (P), try to make the next layer, reserved for the fir tree. Its contours may be corrected with the well-known instrument already – Convert Point Tool. The color is #7495C0



Using the same instruments, Pen Tool (P) and Convert Point Tool, try to make the next layer of the tree, colored with #253825.



Select also the Pen Tool (P) to make the next layer, belonging to our fir tree.



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters: