Polar

[palms]

I was looking for something different when i saw this photo and thought aaaah i'll have a go at that (obtained from http://gal.mvc.ru/ thanks neasa for link) then i realised it could be quite hard to do, with the colouring etc
so does anybody else fancy a go?
Go on it is easier than i first thought and think there could be some very interesting results and anything goes ! ! ! ! !

Palms

my first attempt is a painting who knows what next ! ! !

[dbuckle]

This was done with Studio Artist and PScs2.

[palms]

Good attempt dbuckle, I know nothing about studio artist have enough with ps7

just ran a impressionist action

Palms

[kiska]

Several layers of Studio Artist, blends, masks.

[palms]

very nice Kiska It makes me think of lovely plush velvet

Palms

[palms]

A couple more I do love this guy


Palms

[Peter S]

Nice ones Palms

A dragan style maybe from me????

Peter

Slightly better quality one here.

[img=http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6194/polarhnp0.th.jpg]

[lkroll]

When I saw Polar, I thought Polar Coordinates. This led me to an "Amazing" moment. lol

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by lkroll

When I saw Polar, I thought Polar Coordinates. This led me to an "Amazing" moment. lol

The local hamburger joint has a "Polar Milkshake" on the menu. This looks like a product shot for the "Vanilla Blast" flavor!

[palms]

glad you "found " this one again Peter still one of my favorites, when i read Dragan i didnt think it would work but it does really bring the texture of the fur out ! !!
Great one lkroll that is a great technique

Palms

[Steve Conway]

Now that's relaxation!

Steve C.

[Swampy]

What a cool (no pun intended) picture. If it's got a black nose and eyes, I'm a sucker (puppies, kitty cats, Labs, hounds... I just a sucker!).

I know there are smudge experts here that will gasp in pain, but I find all that smudging with the smudge tool tedious. I want a smudged look, but not the pain so I took this into PS Liquify filter and smudged there. It just goes faster for me. So, smudged then a sharpen then I added a shaggy rug texture through the styles palette.

[palms]

Originally Posted by Swampy

What a cool (no pun intended) picture. If it's got a black nose and eyes, I'm a sucker (puppies, kitty cats, Labs, hounds... I just a sucker!).

I know there are smudge experts here that will gasp in pain, but I find all that smudging with the smudge tool tedious. I want a smudged look, but not the pain so I took this into PS Liquify filter and smudged there. It just goes faster for me. So, smudged then a sharpen then I added a shaggy rug texture through the styles palette.

Gasp & Gasp , Tedious no, relaxing yes ( ok ok you have to be in the right frame of mind for smudging ) But i do like your express smudging ! ! ! very nice and the texture is super

Palms

[Swampy]

LOL, Palms.. Express smudging... good description. I'm just impatient. I love the effects you get (and you are a master) smudging, and I adore Ro's beautiful AHB work, but working with a 1 pixel brush to achieve the results is out of my tolerance range.

Besides, I've been bothered by RSD (repetitive stress syndrome) which is cousin to carpal tunnel and very fine detail work with the Wacom pen (which I refuse to give up) seems to agrivate it. Doing these "paintings" is just so addictive and I enjoy it so much, I try to find ways to achieve the look without too much repetive motion. Heed this old woman's warning and take breaks and exercise your arm, wrist, shoulder and elbow often.

[sunfly]

I really like that Swampy. It's kind of like 'lint art' ... he just blends up into a nice warm fuzzy blanket... very nice effect. :-)

Cheers,
Sherry

[Steve Conway]

I don't do smudge either. But thought a "fabric" bear might be ok.

Steve C.

[Swampy]

Thank you Snuffy! :-)

Fabric bear... nice, Steve. I only have one suggestion... I would mask out the effect in the dark area around his feet to give some depth and separation.

[Steve Conway]

Originally Posted by Swampy

Thank you Snuffy! :-)

Fabric bear... nice, Steve. I only have one suggestion... I would mask out the effect in the dark area around his feet to give some depth and separation.

Good suggestion.....but I could always give the excuse that I intended it to be a bear rug...(which I didn't.) 8-)

Steve C.

[Swampy]

LOL, Steve. That would about have to be a black bear for the rug. :-)

[palms]

Swampy i wouldnt say master, still some way to go on that one and like you i havent the patience for a 1pxl brush ( hence why there is a long way to go )
Your advice is sound about moving your arm about regular, I do have a gel pad on my mouse mat that helps a lot, but i changed my desk a short while ago and that has caused me a few problem, I notice that i rest my wrist or elbow on the edge more so have to keep a eye on that.
Sherry i know where to come when i want a good description you have that nailed
And Steve your fabric bear is a great idea

Palms

[lkroll]

Less abstract this time. Tried a sketch.

[MiningArt]

The smudge painting looks great with this one, maybe someday for me. Had trouble digging out something for Impressionist to bite into, but got a little going on the more pronounced lower section of the image.

[Dron58]

Interesting image to play

[0lBaldy]

I was Bear-ly able to finish... Nite-All!

[palms]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

I was Bear-ly able to finish... Nite-All!

you mean you sleep ?

Palms

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by palms1

you mean you sleep ?

Palms

LOL, Not much!

[lynn55]

Hello

Thank you for posting nice picture.

[Peter S]

Okay so I had to do this one again.

Peter

[Joeven]

I like that one Peter.

Joe

[skipatk]

How about an abstract painting on canvas.