In this Photoshop how-to video, Steve Caplin demonstrates how to convert a photograph into graffiti sprayed onto a wall. He explains how to apply a Threshold adjustment layer and use the Dodge and Burn tools on the image beneath to bring out face and hair details. Finally, Steve shows how changing the layer blend mode to Multiply and using the Underlying Layer sliders lets the texture of the scuffed wall show through the paint.
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This article was last modified on June 12, 2026
This article was first published on June 12, 2026
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