[DannyRaphael]

Photo by D.May.

[JustChecking]

tried something like colored pencil sketch, but i guess it ended a bit too "smudgy"... the bigger version has just a tad-bit higher definition...

[Punch]

1] Dupe layer
2] Filter>render>lighting effects
3] Dupe layer
4] Filter> brush strokes> ink outlines
5] Blurred some of the lines left in the face
6] Set opacity- 81%

Cheers... Kent

[jaykita]

Hi folks! I would really appreciate some constructive criticism on my creation.

[Punch]

Originally Posted by jaykita

Hi folks! I would really appreciate some constructive criticism on my creation.

Jaykita...

The figure achieves a painterly effect, especially the lower half. I find the eyes disturbing though. She looks a little spacey. Maybe a little dodge would be in order. Overall it looks a little washed out. I would like to see a little more contrast background to forground.

This is only my opinion....

...Kent

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by jaykita

Hi folks! I would really appreciate some constructive criticism on my creation.

I like the way you neutralized the background so it isn't a distraction. The dark (from the fence) to light (at the top) is a nice transition. The hair over her left shoulder looks very painted (you zapped just the right amount of detail). The overall low contrast makes her left arm almost blend in with the BG and her shirt, making it look out of place somehow. Perhaps a little dodging (or detail restoration via a hide all layer mask + copy of BG) around her nose and her mouth would bring back a hint of detail in her face that got lost in the manipulation.

My .02 from the peanut gallery.

~Danny~

[Punch]

Originally Posted by Punch

Jaykita...
She looks a little spacey. Maybe a little dodge would be in order.

Sorry I meant burn rather than dodge... I just noticed my faux pas and thought it would be better to correct my mistake in this way than to edit it in the original.

Hope all this is helpful... Kent

[jaykita]

Thank you Kent. You're so right. The eyes are expressionless. Will work on that. The washed out look was actually meant to be deliberate actually. Wanted a soft look. Thank you for taking the time. I appreciate that.
Thank you Danny. I appreciate your comments. Yes, the left arm blends rather too well into the background. The facial likeness is missing...
The image was done purely with Fractal design painter 4, a rather outdated software but i just LOVE it. I got the demo version of corel painter, though havent tried it yet. Wondering about the difference bet the 2, for me to spend all that extra money buying it. Better test-drive it then...

[jaykita]

Done purely with ps7.

[Punch]

Good work.

...Kent

[Punch]

Sorry...
I just couldn't leave this image alone.

1] Dupe bg
2] Filter> lighting effects [played with it 'til I liked it]
3] Filter> Gausian blur 1.4 px
4] Filter> Artistic> poster edges, edge thickness 2, edge intensity 8, posterization 5
5] Quick mask, soft brush low opacity and flow- painted figure, exit qm
6] Invert
7] new adjustment layer: levels [played with it 'til I liked it]


...Kent

[JustChecking]

Originally Posted by Punch

Sorry...
I just couldn't leave this image alone.

hehe, funny we had the same urge
and a neat stylization you got there


some Painter+PS7

[Neve]

This was such a nice photo I couldn't resist having a go.....many thanks for the pleasant view everyone of your submissions. Very enjoyable!

I started with the first part of one method and used the second part of another method.

PSP8.01

Duped bottom layer.
Layer 2 - Hot Wax Coating - Filter/Photo Wizz/Lum Neg/
Blend Mode/Hard Light/34%
Merged both layers.

Duped bottom layer.
Layer 2 - Filter/Impressionist/WC/Damp Translucent/Mode Normal - 50%
Merged both layers.
Applied a mask and filled a new background layer.
Merged. Applied a smooth grain texture.
Added a frame.

[brandonx49]

Hello alll,

Several glows and used diffuse combined with sharpening to bring out her hair.

Brad

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by brandonx49

Hello alll,

Several glows and used diffuse combined with sharpening to bring out her hair.

Brad

Very dreamy look, Brad. Nicely done.