Photo Art Mini-Challenges - - PHOTO ART: Mini-challenge #76 – Snowy Egret - Page 4

Andrew B. · #46 02-08-2003, 12:10 AM

Well, since I don't know what to say (again), I'll post the steps.

1. Remove reflection with Image Doctor and clone tool.

2. Using Virtual Painter I made three layers. Bottom to top they are gouache, color pencil, and oil painting. I reduced opacity of top two so all three layers were contributing to the look. Flatten.

3. In Painter, I used Selective Color Adjustment to pull it to the colors it has now. Then I added a raw silk paper texture.

4. Back in Photoshop for minor touch up.

Pam · #47 02-08-2003, 12:46 AM

That's gorgeous, Andrew. Simple, elegant and the colors are perfect. I've heard Painter was a difficult program to learn...looks like you're a master!

Pam

pstewart · #48 02-08-2003, 12:47 AM

Awesome, Andrew! And thanks for the "how to" this time!

Phyllis

Andrew B. · #49 02-08-2003, 05:52 PM

Hi Pam.

Thanks for the very nice reply. Especially since you described it as exactly what I was trying to reach for. I can't take credit for being a Painter expert, though. All I used Painter for was to get that background color exactly where I wanted it, using sliders. I'm a complete novice when it comes to Painter's primary tools.

Hi Phyllis.

Thanks for the compliment. Whenever I leave out the steps it's because I'm in such a rush to post I forget about them. I have a problem with going back and tinkering too much, so usually when I think something is done I try to post fast and without thinking too much. But I am happy to share any techniques from any of these pictures.

...Andrew

KayakBob · #50 02-15-2003, 08:28 PM

Using filters I selected Twirl Then glowing edges,& Brightnes & Contrast Then rectangular marquee & Smudge Tool.

GOLDCOIN · #51 02-15-2003, 10:33 PM

KayakBob.....

Nice to see such outstanding creativity.....Wow, that background is so different. Bold & daring......

pstewart · #52 02-15-2003, 11:58 PM

Wow, Bob, that's wild! I agree...the background is awesome! What a daring, and successful, approach to this gentle picture!

Phyllis

Peter S · #53 01-26-2007, 05:38 PM

Egret with a texture

Peter

palms1 · #54 01-27-2007, 02:26 PM

It works very well Peter it has a quilted look to it ( you know like the old satin eiderdowns )

Palms

Peter S · #55 01-27-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palms1

It works very well Peter it has a quilted look to it ( you know like the old satin eiderdowns )

Palms

Be careful your showing my age there.

Peter

Sweetlight · #56 01-27-2007, 05:25 PM

My three favorite writers - Hemingway, Neruda, Rawlings. Hope this meets the criteria. Thanks for the inspiration.

Steve Conway · #57 01-28-2007, 08:51 AM

Evening foraging.

Steve

Peter S · #58 02-01-2007, 01:55 PM

Steve that is astoundingly good

Peter