Here's one for all you smudgers (or not).

I thought i had better get one in quick before any "catty" remarks are made :grin::grin:

but will be back with a smudge probably in a day or two

Palms

Well done, Palms. You really pulled out this kitty's expression.

MGM PRESENTS................

Steve C.

I decided to try a smudge of the cat... (not really my specialty :) )
Sylvia

MGM again some neat brush strokes, Steve.
Sylvia.. smudging is not my forte either (that's why I painted mine after I attempted to smudge it...LOL), but yours is a magnificent lion indeed.

Thanks for the play Dee Dee. :)

Very quality photo, Swampy.
You guys very talented artists. All works wonderful.

Photoshop CS3 Cutout
Other versions (http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/alexmeta/To%20Forum/To%20RetouchPro/Lion%20on%20the%20rocks/)

IK.. yours is a very hairy beast! Love the texture
Alexmeta, you've captured him quite well.

Meow (couldn't let you down Palms)


Great pic Swampy I've a feeling this will get revisited a few times.

Peter

LOL@Palms.. She made the first "Catty" remark!

Seeing as how Swampy posted for all the "Smudgers" (or not).. I Thought I would try this AHB thingy everyone is talking about because my other smudged kitty attempt came out pretty bad

I couldn't smudge my way out of a paper bag, so I did mine in Painter (& CS2).
Thanks again, Swampy.

Sylvia.. smudging is not my forte either (that's why I painted mine after I attempted to smudge it...LOL), but yours is a magnificent lion indeed.
Well, thank you, Swampy !!! Smudging has never been my thing, as it takes too long for my taste, but this one took me about 45 mns, which is not TOO bad.
It's one of the first time I try a real smudge, and I'm pretty pleased with the results... Will have to try it again...
Sylvia

Once again, many thanks to Swampy for the fun image. :bigthmb:

I did some "pre"-processing (mostly D&B) and liked the enhanced look, so I'm posting it.

The art is AHB and then my usual heavy-handed post-processing.

Rô

I had fun with this one. Used Painter and Photoshop.

Joe

Thought i would go for a soft smudge on this one
great submissions by every one
Ol baldy your other kitty wasnt that bad
Peter i knew i could rely on you
Ro i am a big fan of your heavy-handed pp approach :bigthmb:

Palms

Other versions (http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/alexmeta/To%20Forum/To%20RotouchPro/Lion%20on%20the%20rocks/)

Alex, very impressive collection, and all looking good.
I particularly like 1sr, 2nd, 6th and last.

Pavel

Pavel, many thank you, you encourage me to continue...

Swampy, Thanks for the nice picture!
Great work everyone!
Dan

Messy Lion :)
Since I did it may as well post...

Link to larger file
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/pavel2006/animals_paint/Lion-on-the-rocks.jpg

But, Pavel, your "messy" lion is such a neat lion. I really like it!

Some fab renditions of this proud beast, ByRo love your second version. Here's mine...

Swampy, thank you.

Pavel

Thought i would go for a soft smudge on this one
great submissions by every one
Ol baldy your other kitty wasnt that bad
Peter i knew i could rely on you
Ro i am a big fan of your heavy-handed pp approach :bigthmb:

Palms

Now I like to think of myself as reliable, - confirmation at last.
Well you've done a tute on AHB how about one on Smudging - that one is great.


Peter

Now I like to think of myself as reliable, - confirmation at last.
Well you've done a tute on AHB how about one on Smudging - that one is great.

Peter

Peter, I concur and second the vote.. A Tut on Smudging from Palms sounds like an excellent idea!

Blurred background on this one and just used the smudge brush on the rest
Me thinks that smudging would go much better and faster using a "Tablet" instead of this crummy mouse I'm using..
~~Before~~~Smudge Brush~

Thank you Peter and Ol'Baldy But a tut is not worth doing it is all out there already I have tried to put as much info out as i could find and posted here

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-art-resources/20346-smudging-resources.html

and questions could always be posted there and advice given by all I have thought about adding a few bits there soon

While a tablet isnt a must for smudging you are right it is easier and quicker with one ( and i only have a cheap one
they do make a difference in ahb work.selecting, erasing etc as well )

Palms

OB- really like your second one, and I'm not sure anything makes smudging easier!

So, Swampy posts a great photo and everyone contributes fabulous works of art. I think I'm sensing a pattern here. :)

Here's mine done in painter & Photoshop

Uh Oh i have been experimenting needs some more working out etc but here's what i have so far ! ! !

Palms

Jordan... love the splotchy colors. Great brush choices.

Wow, Palms.. love the crop and the new background. Kind of a mono-chrome look that is really striking.

Wow, Palms.. love the crop and the new background. Kind of a mono-chrome look that is really striking.

Yes I like what you have done too Palms, looks almost pencil drawn, keep up the good work!

Well I said I might revisit this.

Palms your getting something there, I like it, just maybe you need to look at your masking a little, I know its WIP but its easy to forget these things - I do.


Peter

And another.

Peter.

Thanks Swampy for the picture. Everyones painting looks great!!!!! My is smudged in Photoshop its so relaxing. Carb

Two more nice ones, Steve.
Carb, That is a very good smudge. Glad to see you jumping right in and joining the fun!

Jordan... love the splotchy colors. Great brush choices.

Wow, Palms.. love the crop and the new background. Kind of a mono-chrome look that is really striking.

Thank you Swampy.
I have no idea what I used, I just kept playing. I need to start writing down the ones I like!!
Palms I really like that look too!

Peter- really like your first one, great texture
Carb- love love love your smudge, that's so funny that you find it relaxing because I have no patience for it myself :)

some amazing renditions here! and dee dee, you do find and make the best photos. i love this guy :)

i've been playing so much with filter forge that i've neglected some of my other filters and techniques. so, i prepped this with Paint Shop Pro's native illumination tool, then applied some other things like usm, contrast/brightness, a little darkness/lightness brushing and some other things i forget. then, i got out paint engine and ran three different passes and some blend modes. i followed that by another, closer crop. there may have been a couple other steps in there, as well, especially on the eyes to make sure they showed up ok.

Thanks Swampy, Kimlou, Peter and Jordan
If you like this one is a prototype,( hence the not so careful masking, I know excuses excuses excuses :grin:) will have a few more goes on different images and see what i come up with then i will post a workflow

Palms

My attempt at a fake smudge.


Joe

An attempt at smudging (Only the Lion).

Nice photo and great renditions.

Two more lions.

Lager files

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/pavel2006/animals_paint/Lion2.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/pavel2006/animals_paint/Lion1.jpg

Two more nice ones, Steve.
Carb, That is a very good smudge. Glad to see you jumping right in and joining the fun!


I've just realised I'm being called Steve again, Now this is becoming a habit and it must cease henceforth, besides he's better at brush strokes than me and I'm jealous. :) :) ;)

Peter

LQQKER

If I wore a hat I'd be taking it off to you. That is fantastic.

Peter

Hey, Lqqker... haven't seen ya in a while

Peter... My deepest apologies! I know the difference, I just flat screwed up. :-(

I've just realised I'm being called Steve again, Now this is becoming a habit and it must cease henceforth, besides he's better at brush strokes than me and I'm jealous. :) :) ;)
Peter
Oh, you poor thing :tongue:

Great smudge LQQKER

Sylvia

lqqker,

marvelous! just the right amount of cat, the right amount of rock/water giving perpective changes and all set off by a wonderfully contrasting background. marvelous!

I've just realised I'm being called Steve again, Now this is becoming a habit and it must cease henceforth, besides he's better at brush strokes than me and I'm jealous. :) :) ;)

Peter

Does this mean Peter/Steve that you dont like many flowers now ? :grin::grin::grin:

Palms

Does this mean Peter/Steve that you dont like many flowers now ? :grin::grin::grin:

Palms

Palms
Whats in a name remember "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

Also "I am what I am" I think that quote was from Popeye.

Peter :)

this guy is such a noble looking character that i had to do him again.

Find edges and diffuse with many blend modes.

make sure you open michael b's up or you wont see how good it is.

And another from me me.


Peter

I am finally online with samples!! The one and only original Digital Surgeon.

View my work at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/billthedigitalsurgeon/sets/72157603979207591/

Peter- that's a wonderful smudge! :bigthmb:

Excellent, Peter!!
Sylvia

Excellent, Peter!!:)

I am finally online with samples!! The one and only original Digital Surgeon.
View my work at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/billthedigitalsurgeon/sets/72157603979207591/
I fail to see what your site has to do with the picture being processed in this thread? :wink:

Sylvia

And another from me me.


Peter

That's my boy :grin: great work Peter

Palms

Wow you guys knock me out with that reaction, I didn't expect it, THANK YOU.
I think this pic was made for smudging thanks for posting it Swampy.

Peter
Now I back out of the room sideways, (my head may be swelling)

excellent work, peter... really looks like an oil.