The first thing is to find the base image that will be covered by popcorn
[Edited by User on 2/25/2011 3:26:01 PM]
In this particular, case I wanted another head for the dog, so I used another image.
[Edited by Moderator on 2/25/2011 3:43:54 PM]
I also wanted to use the eyes of the first image, so I created a new layer above everything with just the original eyes. I did the same for the nose and mouth that will appear over the layers of popcorn.
[Edited by Moderator on 2/25/2011 4:00:28 PM]
Next I needed a picture of popcorn.
[Edited by User on 2/25/2011 3:27:24 PM]
On a new layer just above the new head, I superimposed popcorn over the entire body of the dog.
[Edited by Moderator on 2/25/2011 4:01:13 PM]
The next step is to paint shadow (with burn tool) on the popcorn layer to distinguish the parts of the dog.
[Edited by Moderator on 2/25/2011 3:53:05 PM][Edited by User on 4/20/2012 8:10:21 PM]
For some parts, like the arm, I selected similar shapes from the mountain of popcorn to match the parts of the dog.
[Edited by Moderator on 2/25/2011 3:55:36 PM]
When everything is done, just add a background and shadows.
[Edited by Moderator on 2/25/2011 3:56:37 PM]