Final Result Step 1 Create a new file in Illustrator (you can use Photoshop if you prefer) and select the Pen Tool (P). Start placing anchor points to create the text path. You can use a reference font such as “Mission Script”. Add a 15pt stroke (color: C=0, M=75, Y=100, K=0). Step 2 Select the created path and copy it (Ctrl+C). Switch to Photoshop, create a new file (we chose 1200x1000px, 300dpi, RGB 8bit) and paste the path (Ctrl+V) as a Smart Object. Paint the background orange (#f8941d). Add the following style to the background layer. Step 3 Create a new layer and select the Brush Tool (B). Pick a soft round brush and set the size to 7px. Change your foreground color to #ffffff (white) and grab the Pen Tool (P). Using the Stroke Path technique (make sure the Simulate Pressure box is checked) “draw” the basic highlights. Step 4 Continue this process until the whole path is covered with highlights. Change the Fill (or Opacity) of this layer to 20% ...
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