Postwork Progression .. for Brigitte (blondeblurr) by auntietk
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When I posted the first of these two pieces, Brigitte (blondeblurr) asked to see the progression from original photograph to finished product.
I'm happy to share! :)
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.
On the purple one, I took a photograph straight out of the camera, did the "painting" postwork in ArtRage, and then photoshopped the resulting image for contrast and light.
I learned something from that one.
I postworked the second image heavily in Photoshop and THEN did the knife postwork in ArtRage. AhHA! :) I consider it to be a better, more painterly result.
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Finally ... Spare Time!
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Comments (24)
Faemike55
Outstanding work the nice thing about digital work that I like is Ctrl-Z and save as
durleybeachbum
WONDERFUL! What a way to start the day with a really clear demo, and two of your gorgeous irises!
bmac62
ZOOMed and spend a little time carefully examining the progression. Fine results! Must give this a try...I'll put this on my to-do list for this winter:)
Juliette.Gribnau
cool idea !
helanker
OH Yes. This is a wonderful demonstration on how beautiful one by hand can make a painting out of a photo in ArtRage. Takes time, but look at the result. Its so worth it. :)
wysiwig
So that's how its done! I really have got to take some time and study this thing you call 'photography'. Really outstanding work and clear tutorial.
tibet2004uk
Thx for sharing this. I love seeing a work in progress :)
fallen21
Wonderful collage, shot & work!
dakotabluemoon
Love the Lavender color best so pretty.
MrsRatbag
Thanks for the steps! The finished products are breathtaking...
PHELINAS
Fantastic and beautiful composition Tara.The colors are really soft and wonderful
pimanjc
Excellent tutorial/explanation of your processes. Well done.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful progression!!
finkbrau
Excellent work
barbdennist
Thanks for taking the time to do this. I really enjoyed seeing the progression. You are so talented in so many areas, and you are always willing to share that talent with us so that we can learn. Thank you.
emmecielle
Great collage and explanations! :)
jocko500
this is wonderful done
kbrog
Wonderful postwork examples, they really look impressive in the end! :)
hipps13
wonderful smiles with cool warm hugs, Linda Kaye
cfulton
Thank you for the lesson! Could I have a bottle of that spare time, please?! Clive
blondeblurr
First of all let me say THANK YOU VERY MUCH - TARA, for giving me the detailed versions - my turn to say AHA now ... the result is indeed more like a painting, the grains are smoothed out and colour is more enhanced (purple) and the other way around on the cream coloured Iris! strangely enough I prefer the first option better, first painted and then post-worked - but that is just a personal choice and ever so slight in difference and still an amazing transformation, thanks again - and very much appreciated for 'letting the cat out of the bag' ;) (or techniques) ;) BB
RodS
Fascinating, Tara! You know, I'm a big sucker for this kind of stuff - seeing other artists' techniques... That's what I love about hanging out with folks here on Rendo - so much fun! Most excellent work, my dear friend! Now, you've got ME playing with ArtRage again......
Blush
Lovely image I know Blondeburr will love it I really like the lavender the best But all of it is very pretty Hugs Susan
Katraz
Now I can see what you have done, thanks for showing this.