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up is the true power behind the caricature process. It's the infamous
Liquify feature. We've already done much of the warp work with the
different transformations, but it's the Liquify feature that is really
going to create a fluid, funny, exaggerated appearance. The Liquify
tools are powerful and can be unpredictable, but fortunately the feature
supports Smart Filtering, so there's no worries!
Step 1
Select all of the cutout layers and the seam cover layer and merge them into a single Smart Object with Layer > Smart Object > Convert to Smart Object.
Step 2
Go to Filter > Liquify. When the dialogue box comes up, check the Advanced Mode to reveal additional controls.
Step 3
Use the Forward Warp Tool with a brush size around 200 to increase the size of his forehead. Gently push the skin area up towards the hairline.
Step 4
Use the Bloat Tool to click a few times on the tip of his nose to make it look more bulbous.
Step 5
Use the Freeze Mask Tool to highlight the frames of the glasses. This will prevent the frames from distorting while we work with the eyes.
Step 6
Use the Forward Warp Tool again to exaggerate the shape of the temple area, and the Bloat Tool
to create a slightly larger shape to the eyes—just be sure to reduce
the size of the brush to be similar in size to the eyeballs. When
finished, click the None button in the Mask Options to unfreeze the masked area.
Step 7
Extend the chin a bit more using the Forward Warp Tool and create a more rounded, bulbous end with the Bloat Tool.
Step 8
Finally, make his smile even bigger by using the Forward Warp Tool to push the corners of his mouth up into the folds on his cheeks. Just be careful not to warp the shape of the teeth.
Apply the Liquify effect and your caricature should look something like this.
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