Sometimes it can be useful to lighten the center of a texture to give a vignetted effect to the edge. I tell you how here and give you a free download.
Archive | 2010
Learn From The Masters—Create A Database Of Traditional Art
Keep a database of traditional art to inspire you in your texture use and creative post-processing. I’ve drawn some examples from the Wikimedia Commons.
The Still Lifes Of Photographer Antonio Diaz
Photographer Antonio Diaz of Seville, Spain is our featured artist this week.
Creating A Photographic Illustration From A Snapshot
Creating a Weimaraner Puppy Photo Illustration from a snapshot using Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter.
The Painted Photographs of R Christopher Vest
R Christopher Vest is a photographer and Illustrator who creates stunning painted photographs. Christopher talks about the tradition of manipulating photographs historically. Seventeen pieces are showcased and Christopher shows how one of the images was composited in Photoshop.
Using Textures On A Black Background
Learn my “Secret Sauce” ingredient for using textures on a black background.
Before & After: Textures Using Various Layer Masks
See how to use several different methods to create layer masks, plus get a free texture download.
Interview With Photographer Jessica Jenney
Interview with photographer, Jessica Jenney with a selection of her beautiful images of flowers and intimate landscapes.
Quick Tip. Toggling The Layer Mask On and Off.
How to quickly turn your layer mask on and off in the layer panel.
Making Textures. Ready, Set, Go!
Tips on how to get started making your own textures.