Hello - First post on this forum

[smada]

Hello All,

I new here, joined yesterday. I've been learning about photo-art for around 4 months and wanted to join a forum where I could show my work and learn from others.

I use mainly PSPXI, Photoshop CS3, Painter X and ArtRage, but I don't know any of these programs in depth, I've only just skimmed the surface with all of them.

I'm sending in my first image painted in ArtRage. Hope you like it.

[Swampy]

Welcome to RetouchPRO Smada! You're off to a marvelous start. Great painting! Are you by any chance in Florida? The scene looks almost like my back yard. LOL

Here's my PST version

[smada]

Thank you so much Swampy, I'm glad you liked my effort with ArtRage.

I like your version very much, and you did it so quickly! Not sure what PST means though.

No, I don't live in Florida, I live in the UK about 30 miles north west of London.

Smada

[palms1]

Welcome smada
That is great work done in artrage, never got very far when i tried it, must get it out and try again look forward to seeing some more of your work

pst is pattern stamp tool in photoshop

couldnt resist a quick play myself

Palms

[Swampy]

Smada, thank you.

As Palms said, PST is the Photoshop Pattern Stamp Tool (located "under" the clone tool). I've got a couple video tutorials on painting with it on my web site. Just click the link to the PS tutorials in my signature.

The PST and the Art History Brush- "AHB" (Palm's forte) are the two main tools Photoshop users paint with.

[smada]

Hello Palms and thank you very much for the compliment on my ArtRage work.
I love what you have done with the image, it's so clear!

I like ArtRage because it's basic and uncomplicated and I'm not baffled by a zillion options

Thanks too for telling me what PST means. I've played with the AHB a tiny bit, and I've looked at your tutorial which is very good!

Thanks Swampy, now I know where to find the PST. Didn't notice it before!
I will be sure to check out your tutorials.

Thanks again!
Smada

[DannyRaphael]

LET ME ADD MY WELCOME and compliments on your technique, Smada. Very nice.

I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

[smada]

I'm glad to be here Danny, and thank you for the compliment on my post.