Creative Portraits: Autumn Girl

[Kraellin]

Hey, Craig. Your overlay works really well here.

thanks cat the lake wasnt exactly what i was looking for in doing an overlay, but i was in a hurry. if i find the one i really wanted, i'll do that one up the same way.

Craig

[byRo]

I'm really getting hooked on Deep Paint !

This was an experiment in using different settings on different layers, then transporting back to PS.

Rô

[raniday]

This is wonderful, ByRo. You used DP for the skin and everything? We're away for the weekend, but as soon as I get home, I'm going to play some more in DP!

This was an experiment in using different settings on different layers, then transporting back to PS.

No matter which programs I use, I always end up back at PS for the final tweaking.

[byRo]

Yep, all DP. In fact all with the same brush. See here for more info.

Rô

[Janet Petty]

WOW Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ro.


Janet

[Swampy]

I'm impressed, Ro

[Janet Petty]

I'd forgotten about this thread until I was in a Staples store and saw this picture on the box for computer software (don't remember what it was though). I've been wanting to try out a sort of stained glass effect and this picture seemed perfect for it.

I think I ended up a bit too painterly and with too much filter going on; but I liked it; so I posted it.

Enjoy a fall picture in the spring.

Janet

[byRo]

Nice work, Janet.
A good idea, well executed.

Rô

[raniday]

It does look like stained glass, Ms. Janet

[Janet Petty]

Thank you both. You made my day.

Janet

[Kraellin]

janet,

what a fascinating idea. well done i would love to see the 'leading' a bit more grey and emphasized just a bit more to really pull off the effect. on the other hand, it's gorgeous as is

oh wait, you said 'stained glass' not tiffany leaded glass.... never mind

craig

[Janet Petty]

Craig, I tried the leading as leading (gray). It did not suit this picture, therefore, I tried a couple of other colors before I settled with this one. Thanks for the comments. They are appreciated.

Janet

[Legacy~Art]

Gorgeous pictures here, and Janet love that last one!!

[Legacy~Art]

Here is mine...

[raniday]

Beautiful, Elle, and quite dramatic.

(I still think of those truffles from time to time.......ummmmmm )

[Legacy~Art]

Hi Catherine

I stopped making chocolates, joined weight watchers, and now i make soaps!

Well i had so many molds, so now i make soaps and sell them.

But yes i still think of my truffles, i keep thinking i got the ingredients why not make some, then i think of weight watchers and think i best not!

Thanks i was trying for dramatic!

Hows things?

Ella xx

[Kraellin]

that's lovely, elle. glad you're still making pictures as well

craig

[digidottie]

It's rather abstract but please do critique.

Hopefully there'll be a link to my yahoo pictures so you can see it full scale.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dvaugh...e2.jpg&.src=ph

=-)
dottie

[digidottie]

The thumbnail came out better than the yahoo album. Goes to show I shouldn't obsess over the little things. Although it does keep me from getting bored.

=-)

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by digidottie

The thumbnail came out better than the yahoo album. Goes to show I shouldn't obsess over the little things. Although it does keep me from getting bored.

=-)

A little obsessing, the fretting over important details, is what makes your artwork unique! Not a problem.

While the overall effect is quite stunning, I think I'd like it better without the duplicated main image. (Nice job offsetting the images, though.)

The background/offset eyes (bottom left) are fabulous. To me that's what makes this one stand out.

~Danny~

[digidottie]

Thank you. I usually think that less is more but sometimes get carried away.

The offset green image is meant to represent the "passing of the green", from summer to autumn. Autumn sheds a tear as Summer fades away. Maybe it's Winter looking on, waiting for her turn.

=-)
dottie

[Kraellin]

dottie,

i like those faded eyes also. you also gave me a thought here, mentioning the seasons. why not a montage with the four seasons? do the leaves in each season's dressings. might be interesting

craig

[digidottie]

Craig, that sounds good. I'll give it a try too. Anyone else in?

=-)
dottie

[raniday]

Hows things?

Things are great, Elle I have to watch those treats myself, but it sure was a great splurge. Funny, but I always think everyone looks like their avatars, and you don't look like you need to go to Weight Watchers!

Digidottie, a great beginning. We'll look forward to your series of seasons. She may feel a draft in winter!

[Kraellin]

dottie,

actually, i was suggesting you try it. i'd end up putting snow on her nose

craig

[jaykita]

Hi Cat! Great choice of Image and wonderful renditions by all! Here's mine, painter ix and frame made in ps.

http://www.pbase.com/judy2810/image/57086774/small.jpg
Bigger Picture here.

[raniday]

Hi Judy Great brush strokes.

[Kraellin]

i agree with cat. looks like the paint is still wet! very nicely done, jaykita!

craig

[jaykita]

Cat, Craig! Thank you very much!

[lkroll]

Well I did do some selective smudging too, but over 90% was filters alone. Very little erasing (reverse painting) really was involved. Still experimenting with Toadies' Metalwork filter for the transition gradients.

For the curious, I used djroil24 for the Impressionist preset.