I admit, I've become addicted to learning about Photoshop. I need to drag myself away from the photo manipulation tutorials since I honestly don't think I'll be using the majority of the functions I've been learning, but it is fascinating to learn that there are really very few limitations when it comes to what Photoshop and patience can do.
Here's the before.
Today I felt inspired by Mary Poppins. You know the scene when Mary and Bert jump into the paintings and you see them interacting with the painted objects?
It's such a beautiful scene. As a child I always thought it would be so cool to be able to be part of a painting.
Since Photoshop works in layers I was able to isolate my two nieces in one layer, to preserve their images, and then turn the carousel into a painted object. Luckily they are still young enough to be impressed by something like this.
For the background I chose a watercolor filter with a plastic wrap filter layered on top of it.
Here's the before.
I'm getting better at isolating foreground objects from their backgrounds, but I still have a long way to go. There are definitely certain situations that are easier for that sort of separation, and others that are more challenging.
It's a steep learning curve, but even learning the fun photo manipulation techniques have been teaching me how to use tools I haven't encountered before. Just like in all art forms, everything is about how to simulate light reflecting on a surface.
One more tool that I'm loving, but terrible with using, is the puppet warp tool. Someday I'll figure it out, for now here's a quick trial.
One more tool that I'm loving, but terrible with using, is the puppet warp tool. Someday I'll figure it out, for now here's a quick trial.
Very cool stuff.
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