How To Smudge And Not Lose The Color?

[rich2005]

Quote:adding layer in adequate mode ? What's that? Just add a layer?

Never rely on any single procedure. Once you get some experience, you will find what works best for your images.

This making darker (burn)

   

Add a white layer (1) Set the mode as Burn (2) Choose a suitable brush (3) Set the brush opacity (4)..and...
Paint on the canvas in black (or grey). Advantage it is non-destructive. Too much and paint out in white.
Disadvantage, can make the subject look like they had a sleepless night