1. Open an existing picture image i used(has been scalled down):
Image
2. Image -> adjustments -> Desaturate (or 'ctrl+shift+u')
3. Image -> adjustments -> Brightness/Contrast. Play around with the settings a bit and find a good blend (see below)
4. use the rectangle marquee tool to select a protion of the picture (or you can use the whole picture) and press 'ctrl+i' to inverse the colors.
5. Edit-> Define Brush
