Malaysian design maven Ee Venn Soh shows you how to recreate a vibrant illustration that puts a modern spin on the classic pin-up style. You’ll discover how to make the most of Photoshop CS5’s latest features, such as the Refine Mask, Puppet Warp and Repoussé tools.
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