Can't say I'm thrilled with the splatter technique for this photo, but it was fun, and I always like it when my extractions turn out half way decent. This is a great way to disguise less than perfect extractions!
The frame and the birds came with their own shadows, but I made a custom shadow for the arrow portion of the artsy bit.
Anikas Splatter Brush tutorial (http://nbk-design.com/2018/01/splatter-brushes-in-photoshop-dispersion-effect/)
nbk-daydream-frame
nbk-alessio-paper-01
nbk-carefreemoments-ABP-01-22
nbk-artANDjournal-ABP01-ArtsyBits05
nbk-99brushes-mix98