This time we'll create a simple vexel image from a picture. Also, we'll use some pattern effects to give the
image some interesting texture. This is a basic way to create a vexel image using predominately
Photoshop's vector based tools. After completing this tutorial, you'll become a master of the Pen Tool.

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Now the few things you'll need is the Pen Tool and a lot of patience. Select the Pen Tool, and set this
Foreground Color as #FFE400. This is not really important because you'll change the colors later. Create
some points over the yellow stripes. After you have created a shape, select Add To Shape Area in the Pen
options. Then continue drawing. This way you'll get a complex shape in one layer. Name this layer
"BGLines."

Hide the picture layer for a moment. You'll get something like image 3 below. Finally, put the picture layer above the "BGLines" layer, and show it. Remember this step, because you must put the picture layer above the others as many times as you need.