Do you have photoshop? Do you play around with it?
I played around one day with a couple of photos and wanted to share how the techniques turned out. I have Photoshop Elements 8. If you have a newer version-I’m jealous–no not really. I am grateful that I have PE8. If you don’t have Photoshop-getting a later version is a great way to get it at an affordable price. I went into the FILTER file to apply different techniques.
I think this would be a fabulous way to do a unique and affordable Christmas present for those that you love. Maybe I should start a business doing it –it was really fun to play around with the photos.
I started out with this beautiful photo of some Hydrangea. Then I played around with several different techniques.
Crosshatch
Drybrush
Facet
Rough
Smudge
Sprayed
Texturize
I tried mixing a couple of techniques which gave it a completely different look. I think the texturize gives it a canvas look.
Texture and Crosshatch
Next I did the same thing to a pumpkin photo. I figured I better get this post up quick since FALL decor will soon be a thing of the past, at least for this year. The first photo is untouched. I tried a lot of other techniques but didn’t keep the ones I disliked.
Crosshatch
Drybrush
Facet
Rough Pastels
Smudge Sticks
Sprayed Strokes
Texturizer
Each one looks just a little different. What do you think? Would you try it?
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I love this! I had to share it because I think it is incredibly beautiful, looks like a painting in some of the versions.
Nettie
Thanks Nettie. I had so much FUN playing with each photo and making it really unique.
Cheri
Love all of these techniques. I have photoshop CS2 (old old version) but hardly ever play with the brush settings!
AMAZING blog and so much fun to see all the different looks you have achieved… So excited to work on some of my pics today!