u/atom-up_atom-up

I've tried multiple methods with layering and blurs, but I just can't seem to get this type of look right. I'm using Photoshop and I'm intermediate experience level. I specifically want to replicate the ​blooming grainy lighting but also a similar color style if possible - the way these have such simplified colors is a goal in my project as well. Any help is much appreciated!!

I'm curious, how many design principles does this break or follow? It fascinated me lol

Oh how legends fall 😔 fire up those cancelling fingers gang, we got work to do