My Computer Has A New Look by NefariousDrO
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Or: What I shouldn't have been working on, but it was so much fun I couldn't stop.
I don't really know what inspired me to tinker around with something like this, but somehow I kept fooling around when I have so many other projects to be doing, instead. At any rate, this has no real photographic elements in it whatsoever. It started out with random noise, then a healthy dosage of filters that ended up with a very grainy-looking parchment-like texture. That sat untouched for ages, until I looked at it again yesterday. Suddenly I was clipping out a piece, and making a simple woodgrain effect. But the straight lines wouldn't leave me alone, so I started distorting it, and then ended up making a series of tiles, which all led me to this. I'm still somewhat amazed at how much I enjoyed this very repetitive task that should have been tedious but was anything but. At any rate, it sure makes a pretty backdrop on my computer screen!
Comments (6)
auntietk
That's outstanding! I can totally see how you could become engrossed in such a task. A long time ago I wrote a poem called Perseverance ... you might enjoy it.
jocko500
would make a good texture for floors or decks for the three D programs. wonderful done
RodS Online Now!
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! This is just totally magnificent, Mike! There isn't a cabinetmaker out there that wouldn't sell his soul for a batch of lumber with a grain pattern like this! I can completely understand where you're coming from - I too get completely engrossed in just playing with different effects, filters, and so on. I haven't had much time lately for just playing, but I may have to sit down and try to replicate this - you've inspired me! Now, I've got to go read Tara's poem....
bobrgallegos
Awesome work on this wonderfully textured work of art!!
Chipka
Oh, I get so wrapped up in digifiddling (I stole that word from durleybeachbum) and the next thing I know, hours have passed and I'm up way past my bedtime and only about one-eighth of the way through whatever project I've decided to waste my time wasting my time on. I can totally understand how something like this can grab you and not let go, and I'm glad it didn't...this is quite an amazing piece of work. I looked back at the thumbnail and was immediately reminded of a photograph I'd taken that wasn't very different from this; and that just goes to show just how much work you've put into this puppy. This is quite amazing, and for some reason, I look at this and get the impression I should be smelling cedar. Funny how that works! It's a good thing though. This is quite fantastic!
Rausen
Nice!!!