Cherry and Apple Blossoms

CathyH · #1 05-11-2009, 12:18 PM

I took these photos last week and I thought you might like to paint them or artify them some how. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Peter S · #2 05-11-2009, 04:23 PM

Nice pics Cathy.
I can't believe I was first though.

Peter

CathyH · #3 05-11-2009, 06:04 PM

Peter that is very pretty, did you smudge it?

It seemed like a slow day on RP, that was why I posted these to play with.

Here is one I did.

lkroll · #4 05-11-2009, 07:38 PM

Ice4, desat Grain Extract (some adjustements), GREYC (plus Cybia's Colorworks to give that greenish yellow tinge that he's famous for)= Van Gogh

That's my formula anyway for simulating him. Actually work less then 5 minutes, but figuring the layer opacities and such adds a few more to it.

Now if only I can get a simple (and free) formula to sketches (in particular, da Vinci sketches). Guess I need to channel the spirits of the past to give me further insites. lol

lkroll · #5 05-11-2009, 08:20 PM

Used Dap for the fill part, my Van Gogh technique with some Good Vibrations for the outline part, and a few other things for this one. Click here for the full rez version.

CathyH · #6 05-12-2009, 05:02 AM

Hi Lyle, those are very artsy, I really like both of them. Keep'm coming.

palms · #7 05-12-2009, 10:44 AM

Lovely photograph's Cathy ( for the photo competition ?)

a smudge from me ( and just incase take no notice of what Peter say's unless it is nice

)

Palms

lkroll · #8 05-12-2009, 10:48 AM

OK Cathy. Got too more (of the final flower that I didn't do as of yet). Experimenting with using ASCII-Gen for the Lite-Brite interpretation and if you don't like that one, I added a vector simplication blend of the same bouquet.

CathyH · #9 05-12-2009, 12:01 PM

Lyle, those a great too, very versified styles you have. The first one looks like it could be used to cross stitch or embroider on a shirt.

Palms - that is SO nice! I love the colors, texture and depth.

I like to take photos of flowers, and I have a redbud tree posted for the photo contest already, it is always hard to decided which the judges will like the best.

cathy

Peter S · #10 05-12-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CathyH

Peter that is very pretty, did you smudge it?

Thank you, well mostly smudging, plus some other tweaks.

And Palms ---- No Comment

Peter

palms · #11 05-12-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter S

And Palms ---- No Comment

Peter

Phew that makes a change

i wasn't going to post this one as i got my apple and cherry blossom muddled up, but then again why not ?

Palms

GerryB · #12 05-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Here's one in glass, etc.

Peter S · #13 05-12-2009, 02:01 PM

And another one.

Peter

CathyH · #14 05-12-2009, 02:20 PM

Gerry that is very nice, I like the glassy look.
Peter - great color saturation.
cathy

Cupcake · #15 05-12-2009, 03:15 PM

So many different styles.
Great work every one.
Here is my style.

Peter S · #16 05-12-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cupcake

So many different styles.
Great work every one.
Here is my style.

Nice style Cupcake I like that.

Peter

CathyH · #17 05-13-2009, 04:59 AM

Cupcake that is really neat, I like the color.
And I like the details that you added by hand - so many times people use a universal filter over the whole thing.
cathy

GerryB · #18 05-13-2009, 10:25 AM

Peter, Palms and Cupcake, very nice work. Love all of them!

GerryB · #19 05-13-2009, 12:53 PM

I attempted a smudge of sorts on this one.

sylvia1065 · #20 05-22-2009, 09:09 PM

Playing with Topaz...
Sylvia

sponge03 · #21 05-22-2009, 09:12 PM

Very nice Sylvia.......which version of Topaz did you use for that?

sylvia1065 · #22 05-22-2009, 09:18 PM

Thanks, Sponge

I use a preset I made from Topaz Clean 2 - Cartooned.
This result involves other steps too. I'm trying to recreate the result so that I can write a tutorial but it's not easy to remember all the steps...

Sylvia

sponge03 · #23 05-22-2009, 09:24 PM

Very good, i'm thinking of buying some of the topaz products, what do you recommend for mainly creating photo art paintings and sketches?

sylvia1065 · #24 05-22-2009, 09:42 PM

Hard to say.
My very favorite is Topaz Clean 2, I totally love it. Mind you, I don't use it by itself, I mix other steps.

You can check my FlickR pictures to see examples of what can be done with it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvia_...7618607028694/

Topaz Simplify is really good too, but again I think the pictures need a few manual adjustments before they look hand painted...

Sylvia
PS: I'm going to get busy writing a few tuts for Topaz plug-ins...

sponge03 · #25 05-22-2009, 09:56 PM

Thanks Sylvia........looking forward to your Toapz tuts

sylvia1065 · #26 05-22-2009, 10:08 PM

You're welcome

Sylvia

Sweetlight · #27 06-13-2009, 09:36 PM

My shot at it.

palms · #28 06-14-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetlight

My shot at it.

Very nice Sweets, a very gentle look

Palms

CathyH · #29 06-14-2009, 05:39 AM

Wow Sylvia that is beautiful, so clear and sharp.
Swettlight that is nice and dreamy.
cathy