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I just thought that you all might like see an image that I created on my Photoshop course, where we were asked to design a book cover. I used a couple of photos, one being of a wood carving I own. there was also a lot of doctoring. The whole process was difficult, but creative, but not exactly fine art. It might look a familiar........ phis works
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What is the matter with you Syd? Your old man's prejudices are no encouragement at all to a young student following a course teaching her how to use Photoshop. Just stay in your comfort zone among your impressionist style canvases.
Sorry about that little diversion Splosh. You were asking advice about on-line galleries specialising on Digital Art. The only one that springs to mind is 'Deviant Art' I won't post a link as in my experience links do not always work here. It's a website that is to linked to 'Autodesk Sketch' which used to direct you to it from their 'Help' link. It is a huge site devoted to about every kind of Digital Art.
You will probably find the site a bit daunting on first acquaintance. I'd be interest to hear what you think of it. The site will no doubt create 'shock horror' amongst the senior diehards .because it's not 'painting'. Well we all know that after all it's Digital Art!
I don't think you should have any qualms about posting your Photoshop files on the gallery particularly if you explain what they are.. I think Photoshop has a small selection of 'digital brushes' which your could use to try some hand finishing touches.
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Splosh - I couldn't open the dragon jpg at first, and if others are having trouble, I was able to see it when I right clicked on it and then clicked Open in New Tab. And very splendid he is too. It would be interesting to try that - I'm going to have to give this a try one of these days.
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We've gone off the main theme as usual I didn't expect to be lectured about how to keep my bankers card secure. - its pathetic.
I'll pass one final encouraging comment to Splosh. I hope, Splosh, that as you progress with your Photoshop course at art College you'll share your work with us on the Forum. I, for one, will be hoping to hear from you again.
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It can be difficult to pitch things on here - and on the internet generally - without being plain rude on the one hand, or syrupily smooth on the other. Personally, I like a little vinegar on my fish and chips, but that can turn to nitric acid without anyone really meaning to do it: we can get frustrated and annoyed with each other - I do too, but (believe it or not) try to contain my occasional irritation. It's not too surprising that passionate arty types can fly off on a revenge mission with all guns blazing now and then, because non-arty types are perfectly capable of doing just the same thing. But if you can't see the whites of their eyes, in which case a give and take can be established, I'm afraid it probably is better to opt for self-restraint over freedom of expression.
But let us still reserve the right to get annoyed about serious things - while treating each other with respect and the occasional companionable cuddle..... yes, I can see it now..... (As Kenneth Williams was wont to say, it's enough to turn yer stomach over....)
Back to the point and Alan - that's about the pretence, isn't it? A good hard stare will usually divide the digital images from the rest, or I hope it will - because the only time I'd ever object to a digital painting would be when it's pretending not to be; I very rarely go in for competitions, but if an art shop can't tell the difference between a digital image and a conventionally painted one, it's not much of an art shop. I don't see the point of pretending, either - where's the satisfaction in it?
And Splosh - thanks for the tip: I'm not a man of huge financial generosity, as many would testify, so I certainly wouldn't want to throw money at a bloated piece of software.
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I love digital art im not selling paintings I live in a small apartment id have over a thousand paintings in my living space , personally I don't know how to do layers or anything fancy , I just choose a brush a colour and paint . It is harder than painting with a brush but far more convenient , I just enjoy creating paintings and I don't care what happens to them after , I just move eagerly on to the next one .im not trying to do anything but have fun and cannot understand why you guys make such a song and dance about it.
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I know why I prefer traditional brush and paper to digital. You can't duplicate the accidental granulation nor the accidental joy of wet on wet in watercolour, nor the joy of working in thick impasto in oil, nor the satisfaction of opaque acrylic or gouache. If you have only used digital means you work within the limitations of nominating every gradation and stroke size you use because you have known nothing else. We all prefer what we are most used to including the plus and minus features.
John
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Apparently POL are now offering advice on the matter http://www.painters-online.co.uk/magazines/issues/bonus-features-sept-2016.htm#Heather
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Thank you for your helpful comment Marjorie. I hope it will help bring this thread to a dignified close.
I can also recommend members take a look at the bonus features for September.Heather Adams contribution is particularly helpful. Heather uses traditional media for backgrounds and develops them digitally in Corel Painter.' Landscape Art' has given a link in his post on this thread.
I recommend members take an open-minded look. Then if Digital Painting still does not appeal stay away - direct your expertise to the traditional media discussions.
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http://www.painters-online.co.uk/magazines/issues/bonus-features-sept-2016.htm#Heather
My most recent post 2 days ago did not have a link to Heather Adams article which is in the Artist's September Bonus Features. I hope that open-minded members will find her article interesting and informative. Constructive and positive comment on Heather's article would be welcome.
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Heather Adams' article was quite good, but whichever way you write about the subject it is limited to a particular. program (e.g. Photoshop, Corel, Sketchbook. Paint etc. ) However she leans towards feeding her underpainting into the computer and working over it. I've never done that, so it's nice to know that is an option. The finished paintings were ok, but I was not overwhelmed. Digital painting offers so many opportunities and wheels done well, it can be amazing.
But when I look at other people's digital work, I like to know how they did it and what program they used. But if they started with a photograph, to be manipulated or even worse a digital copy of someone else's work for further manipulation, then I do not want to see it at all.