Set the transparency of your sketch layer to 75%.Unlock the layer and call it "Sketch.".Double-click on your "Background." This will bring up a menu where you can unlock the layer and change its name.Call one "Outline" and the other "Line art." Create New Layers: Create two new layers above your sketch.Doing this will hide minor blemishes in your work and create a smoother drawing. When you are completely finished with your drawing (including coloring, shading, and adding effects), you can shrink your drawing back down to its original size. By doing this, you'll be able to create finer details. Resize: Use the Image Size function of Photoshop to increase your image's size by 200%.Icons, as well as other components of the user interface, will be doubled in size, making it easy for users to navigate with their fingertips or perform tasks such as pinch zoom. It will be harder to edit the sketch once you start creating the line art. At the recent launch of Microsofts Surface Pro 3, Adobe has just revealed that it is developing a Photoshop CC version to optimize the tablet / computer using touch screens and stylus.
These steps are optional, but highly encouraged. To prepare for the line art phase of this Instructable, follow these four micro-steps in any order you choose.