Creative interpretations - Sailing

[DannyRaphael]

Although it is winter in the U.S. we can always look forward to summer weather, right?

My interpretation: The Akvis sketch plugin was used for the top layer of edges/line detail (blend mode = Darken) with Impressionist plugin rendered layers below it. I used a modification of the Aron Pencil style found in the #KentC.zip custom styles collection.

Check out this thread for Kent's styles (it's down a few screens):
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/pho...er-posted.html

[CJ Swartz]

Danny, I really like what you've done!

[Peter S]

I'm with CJ with this one Danny I like that.

I can't believe I'm the first, besides yourself Danny, who has tried this one.

Peter

[Dron58]

Originally Posted by DannyRaphael

Although it is winter in the U.S. we can always look forward to summer weather, right?

It's winter by calendar. Where is snow?

Sorry Danny, I have changed a flag on Russian.

Vitali.

[Swampy]

Danny, I'm a jinx around boats, starting from the time I was about 9 years old and droped the motor off the back of my uncle's trolling boat. But they are fun to paint! :-) Thanks for the play.

Pattern Stamp Tool.

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Dron58

It's winter by calendar. Where is snow?

Sorry Danny, I have changed a flag on Russian.

Vitali.

Winter for most of U.S., but not in areas like where Swampy lives, where it is usually sunny. Where I live (near Canada) the weather is very much cooler.

I REALLY LIKE your interpretation of this sailboat. The Russian flag is a creative addition! Would you describe what program you used and some detail. I am sure many would like to know more.

[DannyRaphael]

Thanks for giving this one a go, Peter. The texture is just right, not overdone.

Originally Posted by Swampy

Danny, I'm a jinx around boats...

Pattern Stamp Tool.

I know what you mean about jinx. Seasickness usually starts kicking in (for me) as I'm walking down the ramp before climbing on board!

re: Pattern Stamp Tool
Very painterly look.

Refresh my menory... Generally speaking is this where one creates a pattern from the entire image, adds a layer filled with white and then uses the Pattern Stamp Tool at low opacity to "bring it back" a click (stroke) at a time?

[Swampy]

Yes, the Pattern Stamp Tool used with some of the artistic brushes that ship with Photoshop or cool brushes you can download from the internet can do some amazing things. I've got some Pattern Stamp brushes for download on my Tutorial page. These are some of my favorites. They are Tool Presets and need to be loaded with the PST brush selected from the Tool dropdown fly out. Instructions are included with the download.

[Dron58]

Originally Posted by DannyRaphael

Would you describe what program you used and some detail. I am sure many would like to know more.

Hi, Danny!

I am very glad your opinion of my work.
I offen study and experiment a water color with your actions set.

Each my work is individual, and I can describe technics in very general.
Long selection of sets brush, plug-ins, actions, - all gives unique effect.

Here the history in general:
1. PS open sailboat
2. shadow/lightlight
3. Smart Blur low (3-25)
4. Deep Paint – Clone with a wet brush (I shall not repeat sets, - very time change).
5. Save DP project
6. PS. Use from project CA1.png as levels mask and CM1.png as background.
7.Add layer for any brush (linear burn 50)
8.Add layer for any brush (linear dodge 50)
9. Add layer for CM2.png for sketch + Impressionist some pencil + correct (most eraser)
10. PS imitation watercolor (14-0-1) in select (or all) or not.
11. hand correct layers +saturation + contrast +etc/

Any questions.
Sorry my English.

Vitali.

[mikajomc]

Vitali-
thank you so much for your tutorial!
I was able to follow it until step 7.
What kind of brushwork are steps 7 and 8 for?

Also, I can add the Deep Paint sketch layer and run Impressionist on it.
Is the watercolor filter done on the Impressionist layer?

Thank you so much for your help! I have been admiring your work lately

[mikajomc]

I meant to do your ship awhile ago Danny, so many photos, so little time

Here's mine-

[Dron58]

Originally Posted by mikajomc

What kind of brushwork are steps 7 and 8 for?

Also, I can add the Deep Paint sketch layer and run Impressionist on it.
Is the watercolor filter done on the Impressionist layer?

Steps 7 and 8 - To make non-uniform image - to clarify or shade some sites.
Run Impressionist (#pencil 0095, 3054, 3080 or other) on DP sketch layer + opacity + eraser
Run Watercolor filter on the Background layer.

Good luck.
Vitali.

[mikajomc]

I understand now! Your layers picture makes it very clear.

Thank you so much!!!

[pavel123]

Danny, thank you for the photo.

Pavel

[katpiper]

I have been looking in vain for the free Deep Paint download. Can anyone please help?