[DannyRaphael]

FIRST MINI-CHALLENGE -or- NEW TO PHOTO-ART?
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PHOTO ART: Mini-challenge #88 – Baby Peek-a-boo

Here’s another “mini-challenge” to play with in the Photo-based Art category until the next major challenge is posted here.

The base image can be downloaded by clicking the link below the photo description.

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Found this image on another forum and the photographer (dad), Greg Szczyrbak, graciously consented to letting me post it here.

What can I say: She's adorable, isn't she? Let's see what you can do!

~DannyR~

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LEGAL VERBIAGE
Gregory E. Szczyrbak retains the U.S. and international copyright © not only for the original image, but also for any photo-art versions of it. Unauthorized distribution or use of this image without permission are prohibited.

[themanda]

Such a sweet little girl.

Of course, I couldn't just leave her in a room full of toys. No sir.

Sooooo...here's a little fairy watercolor.

[themanda]

And a fairy oil...

[themanda]

My goodness...just look what a day off does to me.

Here's an abstract fairy.

[themanda]

And since I spent so much time on it, here's the "original" fairy photo manipulation that I put together to base all of the art on. Just wanted to share!!

[CJ Swartz]

Wonderful, Themanda -- All of them! You have created a beautiful environment for this beautiful child, and make me believe in it!

[ArtistColumbus]

Wow!! The all are really great! The remind me of Anne Geddes' artistry. You perfectly captured a beautiful little girl!

[themanda]

Thank you both so much! It was a great photo to begin with...that's more work than coming up with a good interpretation. She's just a good subject.

Here's another one. I guess she just inspires me!

This feels like an abstract oil painting portrait, so that's what I'll call it.

[DannyRaphael]

Amanada:

Were you inspired or what? These are very creative.

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This is based on Schartize's wonderful tutorial (click HERE).

~Danny~

[TwinbNJ]

Let me guess themanda it's snowing in your area? lol

LOVE all of them! can't even say what submission is a favorite they just got better and better! great subject to work with.

Danny the scetch is priceless - just peeking around the corner, as if to say "Don't come in and see what I did"

[Sanda]

I have to agree with everybody else. I love them all but I think the photo and the fairy oil are my favorites but as I said I love them all. Great work Themanda.

[kudbegud]

great work themanda...they're all very good.

i found this one to be the hardest one i've done so far.

[DannyRaphael]

kudbegud...

An awesome interpretation. Texturing / framing are just right. Well done.

~Danny~

[pstewart]

Amanda, I really love how you placed her in the flowers like a little fairy...ingenious! My favorite is the first one...the delicacy of the lines and colors suits the fairy theme, I think.

Kud, nice job getting rid of all that background and keeping the emphasis on this little cutie. Well done!

Phyllis

[gszczyrb]

I am the father/photographer. Thank you all for the amazing renditions that you have created. As I mentioned to Danny, I am new to photoshop et al and I was very curious about the possibilities. Brilliant job everyone. My wife nearly cried when I showed her some of the various renditions.


Greg