It was a beautiful day today- and I had a little time to take some photographs of some work! I am still workinig in photoshop to fix all the colors, crop, etc... but thought I would share a piece. I have been using photoshop for a very long time, but have no formal training. I just have fun- and use the undo key constantly. Sometimes after I finish a painting, I will turn it into a completely different piece of art by manipulating edges, color, texture, contrast etc. In the above painting, I first copied the image on a second layer... then I went to the filter tab, and under stylize, I used the "find edges" tool. I punched up the color a bit then made the layer semi-transparent. It is so much fun! Below is the unedited painting:-) I don't know which one I like better. What do you think?
This painting is another one inspired by my daughter. She was sleeping so peacefully- and I was wondering what she was dreaming about. I would love to illustrate a children's book with my daughter as a main character. I know that I should feel extremely blessed in this economy to have a good job that pays well- and that I get to share art with children in therapy every day- but sometimes, I wish for so much more...
Thanks for all of your comments. I love the advice I get from other artist mothers out there! I know things will get easier as the little ones grow. Right now, I am exhausted!!!
3 comments:
Wow - it is so beautiful! It's amazing the things you can do with Photoshop; my husband uses it all the time. All I know how to use is Picnik. Beautiful work!!! :) Theresa
Adorable piece! I'm just learning the Photoshop and seeing some stuff on the internet blows my mind. The possibilities are endless.:)
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