When I was creating my OPIE self portrait I used some of the tools for the first time to create shape and add colour to my portrait. Firstly I used the magnetic lasso 24 pixels to cut out the various, large shapes of my face in which I copied them and clicked copy to layer; so that the shape in which I had to cut out would appear in a different layer so that I could edit and add to it without changing the original photo. When I was editing the body parts, I used ‘colour picker’ and took a sample of the selected colour which I was going to fill first, after that I used the paint bucket tool and sometimes I would zoom in by the upper left column which allows you to do so. I then used the paintbrush tool to fill in gaps, which the bucket had missed out - I also used the eraser sometimes if I had made a mistake with the paint tool. I also used the opacity tool to fade in the original photo so that I could add highlights, mainly to my hair to give it a better shape and tone.At first I thought it was hard working the mac and clicking the correct tools, later on when I was editing, I thought it was difficult sorting the layers and realised that where they are placed are the order in which can overlap one another therefore I placed my hair over my top so that it could visibly go over it to create shape and no make my hair suddenly stop when it came to my shirt. However I came comfortable with this action and could use it appropriately later on. I was successful for it being my first time using Photoshop however I think I could have added a lot more to the shirt; adding details to create a better shape and adding creases. However the shape goes together and it doesn’t look that surreal therefore I think I have been successful and I actually have created a face and chest. I think next time I will be able to be better at it as I know some basics on how to use Photoshop and editing photos in a way I’ve never done before.