Creative interpretations: Bicycle Race II

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by T Paul

1. Applied Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters : Pastel and Varitone
2. Filter>Stylize >Diffuse >Anisotropic
3. Buzz Simplifier One
4. Filter>Artistic>Paint Daubs (Brush Size:1, Sharpness: 0, Brush Type: Wide Sharp)
5. Duplicate Layer
6. Filter>Artistic>Poster Edges (lower opacity to desired amount)

A. Really appreciate the step detail.
B. Really, really like the results.

I attempted to follow in your footsteps and got 75% of the way there, but couldn't come close on the colors. That Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Pastel and Varitone effect makes a significant difference.

Simply outstanding, T. Well done.

~Danny~

[Axleuk]

Painter IX and Photoshop to finish
Ok, from the front

Cyclist #1 was done with wet Oil Brush 10
Cyclist #2 was done with Flat Oil Brush
Cyclist #3 was done with Chalk
Cyclist #4 was done with water colour with a heavy dark wash
Cyclist #5 was done with Impasto ( small )
Cyclist #6 was done with Van Gogh
Nothing done to Cyclist #6

Background was done with a heavy wash of water as was the shadows

Imported into Photoshop and texturised with Canvas

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Axleuk

Imported into Photoshop and texturised with Canvas

Unfortunately I was not able to see much of the artwork due to the heavy application of texture. I would have liked to see it sans canvas.

I liked the idea of varying the technique by cyclist. That was very creative.

[Axleuk]

Your wish is my command

Same as above minus the canvas texture.

[T Paul]

Originally Posted by DannyRaphael

A. Really appreciate the step detail.
B. Really, really like the results.

I attempted to follow in your footsteps and got 75% of the way there, but couldn't come close on the colors. That Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Pastel and Varitone effect makes a significant difference.

Simply outstanding, T. Well done.

~Danny~

Thanks Danny! The Pastel filter did very little to the image. Mainly it just softened the colors. It was the Ph.Styler Varitone filter that produced the rich colors.

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Axleuk

Your wish is my command.

OK. Might as well go for a big one: I wish I had your talent and skill.

- - - - -

Back to reality...

Thx for the fast redo. I appreciate your interpretation even more now that the brushstrokes can be seen.

Thumbs up.

[Axleuk]

Originally Posted by DannyRaphael

OK. Might as well go for a big one: I wish I had your talent and skill.

You have got my talent and skill, stop being so damn modest...Muppet !!

[earthman]

some very cool interpretations. I especially like Duv's interpretation.
Mine was done very quickly. Trying to portray a sense of speed and motion.
I just used quick mask to mask out part of the lead bicyclist and used the motion blur filter on the rest of the image.

[Legacy~Art]

Earthman....Very clever...I love that picture, like how you made it so movable...Awesome picture hun!

T Paul i really like how you made that look like a poster...Very nice!

[Legacy~Art]

Oh look i have become a Senior member in less than 2 weeks...Looks in mirror have i aged much?

[Axleuk]

Do you want an honest answer Legacy ? or the RetouchPro answer ?

Honest answer = Yes

RetouchPro answer = You look lovely, your tone and saturation are wonderful and you have a certain humourous grace about you, however, a small trip to the Restoration forum would help to improve things.......

LOL !!!! ~runs and hides from flying handbags~

[Legacy~Art]

Your charm is like your spelling...!

I rest my case!!!

[DannyRaphael]

This is a blatant ripoff of T's method above, less the Nik filters that I wish I had. Before applying her steps I applied Levels and Hue/Saturation to the background to spice up the colors (more saturation) and fine tune the contrast.

To the T inspired layer I applied Impressionist custom style #djroil24 (click HERE) which I backed off to about 75% via Edit > Fade Impressionist.

I duplicated the BG and applied Photoshop's Dry Brush. This layer was moved to the top of the layer stack and a Hide All layer mask added. I restored detail around the riders' faces by airbrushing white onto the layer mask.

~Danny~

[Neve]

Excellent result Danny!

[jaykita]

I second that. As soon as my printer gets repaired, shall put up Danny's creation on my wall. A real work of art!