Creative Interpretations - Lion on the rocks

[Swampy]

Here's one for all you smudgers (or not).

[palms]

I thought i had better get one in quick before any "catty" remarks are made

but will be back with a smudge probably in a day or two

Palms

[Swampy]

Well done, Palms. You really pulled out this kitty's expression.

[Steve Conway]

MGM PRESENTS................

Steve C.

[sylvia1065]

I decided to try a smudge of the cat... (not really my specialty )
Sylvia

[Swampy]

MGM again some neat brush strokes, Steve.
Sylvia.. smudging is not my forte either (that's why I painted mine after I attempted to smudge it...LOL), but yours is a magnificent lion indeed.

[lkroll]

Thanks for the play Dee Dee.

[alexmeta]

Very quality photo, Swampy.
You guys very talented artists. All works wonderful.

Photoshop CS3 Cutout
Other versions

[Swampy]

IK.. yours is a very hairy beast! Love the texture
Alexmeta, you've captured him quite well.

[Peter S]

Meow (couldn't let you down Palms)


Great pic Swampy I've a feeling this will get revisited a few times.

Peter

[0lBaldy]

LOL@Palms.. She made the first "Catty" remark!

Seeing as how Swampy posted for all the "Smudgers" (or not).. I Thought I would try this AHB thingy everyone is talking about because my other smudged kitty attempt came out pretty bad

[dkcoats]

I couldn't smudge my way out of a paper bag, so I did mine in Painter (& CS2).
Thanks again, Swampy.

[sylvia1065]

Originally Posted by Swampy

Sylvia.. smudging is not my forte either (that's why I painted mine after I attempted to smudge it...LOL), but yours is a magnificent lion indeed.

Well, thank you, Swampy !!! Smudging has never been my thing, as it takes too long for my taste, but this one took me about 45 mns, which is not TOO bad.
It's one of the first time I try a real smudge, and I'm pretty pleased with the results... Will have to try it again...
Sylvia

[byRo]

Once again, many thanks to Swampy for the fun image.

I did some "pre"-processing (mostly D&B) and liked the enhanced look, so I'm posting it.

The art is AHB and then my usual heavy-handed post-processing.

Rô

[Joeven]

I had fun with this one. Used Painter and Photoshop.

Joe

[palms]

Thought i would go for a soft smudge on this one
great submissions by every one
Ol baldy your other kitty wasnt that bad
Peter i knew i could rely on you
Ro i am a big fan of your heavy-handed pp approach

Palms

[pavel123]

Originally Posted by alexmeta

Other versions

Alex, very impressive collection, and all looking good.
I particularly like 1sr, 2nd, 6th and last.

Pavel

[alexmeta]

Pavel, many thank you, you encourage me to continue...

[oltenius]

Swampy, Thanks for the nice picture!
Great work everyone!
Dan

[pavel123]

Messy Lion
Since I did it may as well post...

Link to larger file
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...-the-rocks.jpg

[Swampy]

But, Pavel, your "messy" lion is such a neat lion. I really like it!

[kimlou]

Some fab renditions of this proud beast, ByRo love your second version. Here's mine...

[pavel123]

Swampy, thank you.

Pavel

[Peter S]

Originally Posted by palms1

Thought i would go for a soft smudge on this one
great submissions by every one
Ol baldy your other kitty wasnt that bad
Peter i knew i could rely on you
Ro i am a big fan of your heavy-handed pp approach

Palms

Now I like to think of myself as reliable, - confirmation at last.
Well you've done a tute on AHB how about one on Smudging - that one is great.


Peter

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by Peter S

Now I like to think of myself as reliable, - confirmation at last.
Well you've done a tute on AHB how about one on Smudging - that one is great.

Peter

Peter, I concur and second the vote.. A Tut on Smudging from Palms sounds like an excellent idea!

Blurred background on this one and just used the smudge brush on the rest
Me thinks that smudging would go much better and faster using a "Tablet" instead of this crummy mouse I'm using..
~~Before~~~Smudge Brush~

[palms]

Thank you Peter and Ol'Baldy But a tut is not worth doing it is all out there already I have tried to put as much info out as i could find and posted here

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/pho...resources.html

and questions could always be posted there and advice given by all I have thought about adding a few bits there soon

While a tablet isnt a must for smudging you are right it is easier and quicker with one ( and i only have a cheap one
they do make a difference in ahb work.selecting, erasing etc as well )

Palms

[mikajomc]

OB- really like your second one, and I'm not sure anything makes smudging easier!

So, Swampy posts a great photo and everyone contributes fabulous works of art. I think I'm sensing a pattern here.

Here's mine done in painter & Photoshop

[palms]

Uh Oh i have been experimenting needs some more working out etc but here's what i have so far ! ! !

Palms

[Swampy]

Jordan... love the splotchy colors. Great brush choices.

Wow, Palms.. love the crop and the new background. Kind of a mono-chrome look that is really striking.

[kimlou]

Originally Posted by Swampy

Wow, Palms.. love the crop and the new background. Kind of a mono-chrome look that is really striking.

Yes I like what you have done too Palms, looks almost pencil drawn, keep up the good work!