How to Create a Surreal Stitched Portrait

Today, we will be learning how to create a golden stitched effect using just a handful of images and default brushes. We will utilize color palettes, adjustment layers, and textures to their fullest extent to create a striking piece of black, white, and gold art portraiture.  
This is a written tutorial, find the full tutorial on Envato Tuts+ below! 
Type: Photoshop Level: Advanced