Photo Art Challenge 417: Cardinal Pair

[phyllis stewart]

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Photo Art Challenge 417: Cardinal Pair

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One of our members today suggested I should paint this picture. Well, I thought perhaps you'd all like a shot at artifying these sweet birds. Be sure to include some information on the methods you used to achieve your results.

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[lylejk]

Lots of help using Retinex, Amphisoft's Simplifier, and Paint Engine w/ @Wetter2 preset.



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[dkcoats]

I just noticed that there are two Challenge #416's. Won't this rip a hole in the space-time continuum or something?
dc

[Mac]

This was a bit of a challenge! Method; Copy, Blur feathers 45%, highlight eyes, blur eyes, impression brush (A) used on leaves 20% Add directional light, add contrast. Hope you like it ?

[phyllis stewart]

I just noticed that there are two Challenge #416's. Won't this rip a hole in the space-time continuum or something?
dc

LOL! Probably will, so I'll fix the error... thanks for pointing it out. Hope we're not too late!

Lyle, cool effect...looks a bit like a crayon drawing.

Mac, they look so soft and fluffy... well done!

[dan]

Phyllis, Thanks for the pic!
Lyle & Mac, very nice!
I used AH.
Dan

[Helen]

Very nice work all!

This is AH, Impressionist bg layer with some splashy brushes over the surface texture.

Cheers
Helen

[dbuckle]

Painted in Studio Artist

[sylvia_dg]

Very nice paintings!!!
Sylvia

[phyllis stewart]

Sylvia, delicate and lovely!

Dave, super job with SA... wonder which brush/es you used.

Helen, wonderful splashy look... very artistic!

Dan, looks almost like it's painted on gold metal...striking!

[pavel123]

Great work, everyone.
Painter, oils

Pavel

[sylvia_dg]

Excellent, Pavel!
Sylvia

[phyllis stewart]

Pavel, I like this free brushy look. Just one thing... her beak looks kind of fat.

Done in Painter and tweaked in PSCS.

[pavel123]

Sylvia, Phyllis, thank you.

Phyllis, astonishong painting

I did notice at some point the beak did not look right...well, I'm lazy

Pavel

[sylvia_dg]

Beautiful, Phyllis, as usual!
I also really liked the ones by David, Helen, Dan, Mac and Lyle.
Successful little birds!
Sylvia

[Barb]

Usually do not post. Just enjoy viewing everyones workups. But love cardinals so gave it a try. Hope this works.
Used PaintShopPro, Immpressionst Charcoal and touch up with PSP brushes.

[pavel123]

Not sure if it fits any style, but I like it.
Photoshop/Painter

Pavel

[sylvia_dg]

Me too, Pavel! It's very nice!
Barb's is really cute too.
Sylvia

[phyllis stewart]

Barb, glad you did post this... love the look! Where did you get that great texture?

Pavel, I like it... looks like a chalk coloring of a pencil outline... very realistic.

[pavel123]

Phyllis, Sylvia, thank you.

Pavel

[Barb]

Thanks Phyllis. The texture is called fur from Paint Shop Pro.

[efindley]

I always have been a sucker for Cardinals. Always a nice splash of color in the winter time.

My version is an odd mix of ArtRage and Photoshop. ArtRage for the birds and the branch. A combo of Photoshop and ArtRage for the background.

[phyllis stewart]

Erica, this is gorgeous! Love the raised texture of the background...wonderful look!

[efindley]

Thanks Phyllis...it was fun to do.

[nick50]

This was fun to try. I used PSCS, plus Painter, and Image tricks to do it.

[nick50]

I liked how you used Art Rage. Haven't tried it that much, but after seeing your technique on this I am going to give it another try.

I always have been a sucker for Cardinals. Always a nice splash of color in the winter time.

My version is an odd mix of ArtRage and Photoshop. ArtRage for the birds and the branch. A combo of Photoshop and ArtRage for the background.

[PaulJSvBFCM]

Used copy-invert-dodge blend, blur method, then copy merged, find edges, multiply blend, copy merged, then smart blur and blend all, topped by dupe of original, color blend. Copy merged. Color range selections for shadows, midtones and lights filtered via colored pencil, rough pastels and palette knife respectively. Finally, copied original to new channel and used that for lighting effects, soft omni, directional. All in Photoshop 6.01. Resized and saved as jpeg in Irfanview.

[Terri E]

I just love looking at everyone's renditions. The artwork is so inspiring, and very enjoyable to gaze at!

Here's mine:


http://www.pbase.com/image/73220342

Photoshop to Painter, using mostly square Chalk, then back to Photoshop for just a few tweaks.

Terri

[phyllis stewart]

Paul, welcome to the Inn!
I just love your shimmery pic... looks like silk embroidery! Verrrry elegant! Thanks for the steps, but I'm not sure about the later ones. I will have to try the "find edges" after doing the basic outline. Always just went straight to muliply mode before, but I like this sharper look!

Terri, what a lovely painting! The soft delicate strokes are perfect for these little birds!

[Tyeise]

Hi Paul - welcome to the Inn! I love your great embossed look, I want to reach out and touch and feel it!

Terri - terrific smudge job!!!