Secret Center by auntietk
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Second in a series ...
This is a photograph I took a couple of summers ago, postworked in Photoshop and ArtRage. Using this technique in ArtRage is like a more sophisticated version of the smudge tool in Photoshop. There's no paint here, virtual or otherwise. I just moved the colored pixels around with a virtual pallet knife.
Brigitte (blondeblurr) wanted to see the progression from photograph to finished product, so I've put together a piece that shows this image as well as the first in the series. You can see it HERE.
Someone thought these should be in the "Photo Manipulation" genre, but when it comes to postwork, where does one draw the line? Levels, curves and sharpening are all photo manipulation ... it's a slippery slope. This is a single layer, a single photograph.
I've got a couple more already done in this style ... they are WAY fun to do! Good thing there isn't a law against having a good time! :D
Comments (26)
reynante
Simply beautiful. :)
Faemike55
Great start on this slope! looking forward to the next image and the rest thereafter
durleybeachbum
Great to see this fullsize, as I work backwards with my coffee! I love the way you say "I JUST moved the colored pixels around with a virtual pallet knife." HA! I just balanced this pingpong ball on my nose and cycled to the shops.
alanwilliams
a secret no longer, absolutely beautiful
bmac62
Most inviting. Innovative technique. Love that WACOM tablet. More...:)
Juliette.Gribnau
I love it
helanker
I know very well what a work that can be. I tried it myself severel times, only with PSP, and I am so pleased to see the wonderful result of your work. :-)
wysiwig
Good thing there isn't a law against having a good time! :D Trust me, Tara, somewhere someone is working on it! In the meantime, it seems you've mastered the technique (practice makes perfect?). I love this.
tibet2004uk
Whatever it is, it works beautifully. I really like that effect. Soft and delicate, it really adds a nice painting feeling indeed :)
fallen21
Splendid photo!
jophoto
Just scrumptious! Besides...irises are one of my favorite flowers.
dakotabluemoon
Awesome color and beautiful flower with the light behind it really cool.
debbielove
It's fine work Tara and you stick it where you want1 I hate being put in departments! Its a photo, your photo, you can do what you want.. And you did good! Rob
MrsRatbag
Your touch with irises (irii??) is legend; this shows why, in all its splendor. Absolutely scrumptious work!!
bobrgallegos
Outstanding work of art!!!!
barbdennist
This series is so amazing and I look forward to more. I can't imagine I would ever tire of looking at these.
emmecielle
Splendid image! :)
awjay
nice work
jocko500
did wonderful work on the post work. so lovely looking
cfulton
Keep it up, whatever it is labelled! Clive
blondeblurr
I should have gone here first, before commenting on the post with the two (6) Irises ... (apologies for running a bit behind - no real excuse, just celebrating a birthday!) actually this Iris looks like, as if someone turned on the light ;) and now that the spotlight is on her, she breaks out into a song! impressive result, BB
RodS
In full size, this absolutely looks like an oil painting, Tara! This is exquisite! I just looked, and realized I hadn't reinstalled that delightful little application on my rebuilt computer. I shall remedy that right now. It's been forever since I've played with ArtRage. Thanks for the inspiration!
Blush
Beautiful I would love to be able to do this Hugs Susan~
beachzz
sigh this is so beautiful and you make it look so easy!!
NanetteTredoux
You go right on having a good time, you make my time better when I look at pictures like this.
tizjezzme
My Gosh Tara, this is soooo pretty!!! Art Rage huh? No Paint? How can you use Art Rage's pallet knife with no paint? I'd LOVE to know, because if this is the result, I gotta know! Seriously ... this is so pretty!