Dad's Name

The flame looks easier than it is. This seemingly simple text effect takes about 5-6 layers. Smudging the base of the flame and overlapping multiple shades of blue, highlighted by white. On a black background it really pops out. The mirror image is easy, just copy the final layer and flip the image horizontally and lower the transparency. I think the hardest part about this kind of project is getting the flames to look realistic, like they are dancing around.