clone stamp (option click to set target, play with opacity & brush size)
free transform & transform options (edit menu, experiment with warp, distort & skew)
filters (use sparingly & with caution)
liquify filter (better than most filters, as it allows you to be selective with your changes)
blur/smudge/sharpen
burn/dodge/sponge (allows you to fine tune small light & dark areas, or de/saturate - helps create a focal point)
refine edge: after a selection is made hit the refine edge button (on the top menu bar) and tinker with your options - feather, smooth etc
masking layer (on layer palette, create a masking layer, use the paintbrush tool; black hides, white reveals)
Create a new file (8x10" at 300dpi) and paste in your photos - 3 figures, curious object, furniture, architectural element, map/diagram/chart. Take a look at Jane Hammond's paintings to see how she unifies multiple objects through scale, color & transparency. Create a composition that avoids a central focal point, use repetition & variety and at least 20 layers for the final image.
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