Photo-Based Art - - Creative Interpretations: Desiree - Page 3

Xaran · #31 02-06-2005, 10:23 PM

Here's the basics of the sketch I did.

Using Photoshop CS.

Increase size to 300ppi

Duplicate layer
change layer to black and white by whichever means you prefer (I use the free black and white filter from the plugin site).

Duplicate again - hide top layer for now.
Add a new layer above the background layer and fill with canvas colour.
Convert first duplicate to outline sketch and mode to soft light.
This is to give an outline so you know where to draw.

Activate the top layer adjust contrast slightly. (levels,curves whatever you prefer).

Add a hide all mask - set layer mode to darken.

Using the dry nedia brush set select 'pastel on charcoal paper' brush - adjust size (12-20) and set opacity to pen pressure.

Now just scribble lines as wanted on the mask using white. (Hide sketch layer to view progress)

Hide sketch layer.

Have fun - thats the most important part.

There's also a very nice watercolour tutorial in this mag - not like any I've seen before so thats next for me to try.

Christine

Neve · #32 02-07-2005, 12:22 AM

Very much appreciated Christine

Looking forward to seeing your WC next.

Neve · #33 02-22-2005, 11:25 PM

This technique does not work well on the original photo. I used my last Post done in Painter for this. So if you have an image on a white background and one that you've worked on by smudging or painted in Painter will work well.

Original Layer - Buzz lightly retaining some detail. Dupe this layer.
L2 - Plugin/Namesuppressed/Autochromatic - Dupe this layer
L3 - Plugin/Virtual Painter/Collage/Default - Blend Mode - Color (L)
Delete L2 and Merge the rest.

Neve · #34 02-23-2005, 12:22 AM

Another Sketch using Paint Alchemy.

keepemcomin · #35 02-23-2005, 02:19 AM

Please, oh please, don't ask me how I ended up with this...it is 3:22 and I have a baby girl in my lap who FINALLY is asleep, and I have no brain power left whatsoever.

Neve · #36 02-23-2005, 02:27 AM

You deserve a medal MUM!!!!

keepemcomin · #37 02-24-2005, 02:25 AM

Here's another take on Desiree. I used a RTP tutorial on making a magazine cover.

Neve · #38 02-24-2005, 02:28 AM

Well done....like the sound of that spa...!!!!

Janet Petty · #39 02-24-2005, 06:56 AM

Good Going Keepemcomin. And I like your sense of humor a lot.

Janet

DannyRaphael · #40 02-24-2005, 11:36 AM

Ditto the kudos!

Very nicely crafted.

Xaran · #41 02-25-2005, 02:00 AM

Duplicate Layer
Layer Mode - Overlay
Glowing Edges
Gaussian blur
Duplicate layer
Layer mode - Soft Light
Opacity 50%

Christine

PamSav · #42 05-27-2005, 04:07 PM

I felt like doing a nice soft portrait to relax tonight and Desiree was a beautiful subject. I altered the contrast, colours and size in PS first then cloned in Painter with Jeremy's Mish Mash for the background (great name !), Soft Wet Acrylic for the skin and Captured Bristle for the hair.

You can see a larger version here:

http://upload.pbase.com/image/43945319/original

Neve · #43 05-27-2005, 06:21 PM

Top result Pam!

Racc Iria · #44 05-27-2005, 07:46 PM

Well, it doesn't really look like a painting, but I did do a lot of coloring... all by hand. Anyway, I thought it was striking... especially since it's not something you'd normally see. Except maybe at Mardi Gras.

I think it captures her wild side that just seemed to be seething, waiting to jump out.

I apologize if it's posted in the wrong place.

DannyRaphael · #45 05-29-2005, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PamSav

I felt like doing a nice soft portrait to relax tonight and Desiree was a beautiful subject. I altered the contrast, colours and size in PS first then cloned in Painter with Jeremy's Mish Mash for the background (great name !), Soft Wet Acrylic for the skin and Captured Bristle for the hair.

You can see a larger version here:

http://upload.pbase.com/image/43945319/original

Very nice results overall, Pam. Did you mean to leave the halo over her upper lip? Looks like it may have been a result of sharpening.