Ever wondered how I end up with some of these creations? Yes, you do, so I thought I would show you how this one came about.
1. The beginning shot from yesterday.
2. I always begin by browsing through my photo processing program's effects file. This crazy texture caught my eye.
3. Back to browsing and the application of a second effect. I like the textural dimension it added to the picture.
4. I decided to rotate the picture and then added an effect that layers the original picture with a layer that is the exact opposite of itself and adds some contrasting color as well.
5. I wanted to smooth out the colors somewhat so I applied an oil painting effect that blurred the lines and shapes. It made me think of winter so I added some...
6. snow!
7. Time to play with the color again. Using sliders I brought out some jewel tones and brightened them up.
8. One more texture. A lot of times my abstracts are really all about layers- adding them to bring out a feeling or emotion. I liked the way this texture softened the edges even more and gave an overall light and airy feeling to the color.
9. I was about to put a frame on the picture and say it was done when I noticed the effect a blue filter would have on the picture and was immediately drawn to it. So one more layer and then...
10. A frame. Done!
So that's the process- now try it with your photo processing program!
It looks fabulous Ann, albeit very time consuming I suppose. Thanks for sharing this detailed process. As I have the same program I might give it a try. I am certainly not as creative as you are, but maybe worth trying.
I love how you walked us through this process. I’m thinking practice makes perfect I am not sure I would want to spend time practicing but I love your results!
Thank you Debbie, Ellen, Lynda, Sally, Issi, Diana, Kathy, Dixie, Bri, Rob, Katrina, Katy and Nina!
Sometimes the browsing is longer, sometimes it's shorter. This one took about 30 minutes start to finish- a little longer browsing to find the right colors.
@kjarn Yes, it can be easy to get lost in it if you're not careful. But in my opinion this is better than staring at the TV.
This is most definitely more work than I want to put into an image right now. (Never say never, right?) Thanking you for sharing your process. Your creativity and skills are high.
@kjarn Reading is better than starring at the TV too! This is like a hobby for me. When I was a Fine Arts major in my undergrad days, I really wasn't much of a painter although I had to take classes for it. If I had photography and post-processing then, it might have been a whole different story but I really didn't enjoy studio work back then. This "play" allows me to be the painter I never could have been! I used to read a lot too. I could pick up a book and 4 hours would fly by before I knew it and I'd be thinking, "Oops, I need to make a really quick dinner now!" lol
@randystreat It really isn't all that hard. Most of the time the effects I pull off are within the first screen or two of the effects. I don't take too long otherwise nothing else would get done around the house!
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Thank you Debbie, Ellen, Lynda, Sally, Issi, Diana, Kathy, Dixie, Bri, Rob, Katrina, Katy and Nina!
Sometimes the browsing is longer, sometimes it's shorter. This one took about 30 minutes start to finish- a little longer browsing to find the right colors.
@kjarn Yes, it can be easy to get lost in it if you're not careful. But in my opinion this is better than staring at the TV.
@hjbenson Thanks Harry!
@randystreat It really isn't all that hard. Most of the time the effects I pull off are within the first screen or two of the effects. I don't take too long otherwise nothing else would get done around the house!