Typography Portrait Using Photoshop + Illustrator

Step 9 
Select the Angle Gradient

Make sure to uncheck Reverse

Then click in the middle and drag in the image upward to the top and let go of the mouse button. You should get the following. See screenshot below

The Gradient now will cover the images below

Now change the blend mode of the layer to Screen and lower the opacity to around 60%. You should now see your image

Step 10 
Make a NEW document in Photoshop 8.5 x 11 at 240 pixels per inch

Now start to type out your selected words. (Color - black ONLY, numerous fonts, and large font sizes between 50 - 200 pts)

Type out the songs titles on individual layers (see screenshot below)

Step 11
Turn off the visibility of all layers except one and the background like the screenshot below:

Step 12
Make custom brushes from Text

Go to Edit > Define Brush Preset

Enter the name for the brush (song title) and click OK

Do the same procedure for all the other words

Select the Brush Tool

Then, in the Options Bar Click Open the Brush preset picker and drag down see the Type Brushes you made and saved

Step 13 
Make a new layer called Type below the Gradient layer

Turn off the visibility of your blurred copy of your face � (Layer 1 below). This will make it easier to see where you need to add your text.


Adjust the Size of your Brush (Larger or Smaller if needed) and either click once for individual words or paint in areas (with very small brush sizes) in areas like the eyes for example