Creative Homework (week #2)

[kimi_boo]

Well here we go again. :) This one has no video to follow. Just Directions.

I am not going to be totally specific. If you have questions go to the Comment Thread and post them there.

You are to go and find a an abstract art image on the net.
Define it as a brush. (don't make it black and white, use it just like it is) remember to save it.
Delete your art and open a new document.
Use your Selection Brush Tool and stamp a blank layer with your new brush.
(all you should see are marching ants)
Open your gradient picker and add your gradient to your marching ants.
Now you should see color. :)
Remember when you open your gradient picker you can choose Load, there are more colors to choose from. Or you can make your own.
Add a white layer as your bottom layer.
Change the blend mode out of normal. Normal is not allowed! (once you highlight normal, all you have to do is use your arrow keys to scroll thru your blend modes until you find something you like.)

Post your new work of art here.:)


Here is a quick example.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1M3uMhdEXlP3vnO8mV9hsfYmzsfgCP_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1M3uMhdEXlP3vnO8mV9hsfYmzsfgCP)

[billz]

Kimi - Not only is that cool, but also because it's abstract you can name it whatever you want! :D

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Jf3wwbLLcQpbjrYd9ELOsLLGtGVuk_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Jf3wwbLLcQpbjrYd9ELOsLLGtGVuk)

Fun one.

Bill

[peaches]

Been sick for days, this reflects how I feel

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1FVjCt3lIoVUffABbKps4eNIkvk_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1FVjCt3lIoVUffABbKps4eNIkvk)

suzi

[Robyn]

This could become addictive!

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1PLx6hKLMi1nu1nwDPBceqTtfUY6l0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1PLx6hKLMi1nu1nwDPBceqTtfUY6l0)


Need sunglasses for this one!

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1lfajCft5YKl7viJwnKQOwO7TZOYb1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1lfajCft5YKl7viJwnKQOwO7TZOYb1)

[TonyW]

Had to give this a try - from an Escher print - might need to try again with something more abstract........

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Aw1fTRckQzE73A1tSyW1GAr4UgmXZ_thumb.png (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Aw1fTRckQzE73A1tSyW1GAr4UgmXZ)

Tony

[JulieM]

Addicting is right! Thanks, Kimi...

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1CkeGQefHs6FmigxaP7blNBjnap7ma1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1CkeGQefHs6FmigxaP7blNBjnap7ma1)

This was a drawing my daughter did in grade 3 or so. It wasn't until using this technique on it that it came to resemble a person. Hence the title "revealed"...

[ChristineV]

Here is mine. I used an Abstract my son did in Middle School.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Ptqu0HN5kguTEGlVTGXJ3OIbTgTW_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Ptqu0HN5kguTEGlVTGXJ3OIbTgTW)

[nkeevers]

I have no idea if I did this right, but here it is.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Cmz0pOpT1t8VZSD8ZpkaRl1wD8ebP0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Cmz0pOpT1t8VZSD8ZpkaRl1wD8ebP0)

[mottcru]

Here's my try. I made my own abstract art from a pic of a hibiscus I had. Then did the technique with blend mode dissolve. I also added a layer effect on top of that, marbled glass and reduced the opacity to about 35% (softened it up).

That's fun!!! Now I'll go look at everyone elses.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1g0NWRBlULO8VoWuMjBrHjKSz1alz0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1g0NWRBlULO8VoWuMjBrHjKSz1alz0)

[mottcru]

ok, so now I'm addicted. This is really fun to play with!

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/18dru2gVx6r36NReN3QXoWbHJqtJ550_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=18dru2gVx6r36NReN3QXoWbHJqtJ550)

[dsfisher421]

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1wpj1ckQIhRzqehhEIrXpAIe0nVgdQ_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1wpj1ckQIhRzqehhEIrXpAIe0nVgdQ)

Liquified a picture of a quilt block to get my abstract image.

[apasskey]

Can't wait to have time to do this!! Andie

[Rusty]

This is fun :)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1JKo0yS6n8dEXeqsynRSkGKwsYU010_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1JKo0yS6n8dEXeqsynRSkGKwsYU010)

Rusty

[Rusty]

so much fun, two more variations...

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/12wqr22PAWzLAr9QDmktUzpdRtmh_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=12wqr22PAWzLAr9QDmktUzpdRtmh)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1SzVpji8RfPS9juTFPLCeIYX4iJrt1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1SzVpji8RfPS9juTFPLCeIYX4iJrt1)

Rusty

[peaches]

One more from me too

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/12AWemzehSqGf11uI1Ahsx60IOrmTW_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=12AWemzehSqGf11uI1Ahsx60IOrmTW)

suzi

[kroberts]

Here are my tries!


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xFfZzNqqUUDjVny1Gkmxv95ufFHW1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xFfZzNqqUUDjVny1Gkmxv95ufFHW1)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1zGUlDAuZWl791P24jllAQnRiTcA32_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1zGUlDAuZWl791P24jllAQnRiTcA32)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Ys0so0NbZbRyr4mod1aMl3dNVyVW81_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Ys0so0NbZbRyr4mod1aMl3dNVyVW81)

[lindajay]

And mine. :D

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1ZDsoRlBtCMXaPZ6roIAAw33feU0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1ZDsoRlBtCMXaPZ6roIAAw33feU0)

[Red Sky]

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1PpdrqW7JwbIa52saQpsm70vEyev651_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1PpdrqW7JwbIa52saQpsm70vEyev651)

[peaches]

Last one. I promise. Think I fixed the problem. Was making the stamp to small.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1BomPj4ijKZe5GjgzxT08u4Rzj4WBM0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1BomPj4ijKZe5GjgzxT08u4Rzj4WBM0)
suzi

[kimi_boo]

Honestly... I had already done this one. ;) I used 3 different painting brushes on the background. And some of my Strange Angel Brushes on the heart.
I will call it, Heart Sunset! http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1KAefwDJIwA08SXJcouIAt8zVqIif_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1KAefwDJIwA08SXJcouIAt8zVqIif)

[spotodog]

well, i finally managed something. will work more on this technique later today.
but here is my attempt...i saw 'An Inconvenient Truth' last night, and this is in supposed to be in line with the message of the movie...needs some work, but thought i would post it anyway. thanks for all your help.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1rGTiD2ifWVuzyZJDtvijbnKJ5NEkU0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1rGTiD2ifWVuzyZJDtvijbnKJ5NEkU0)

[Diana]

A place to find good abstracts is at www.caedes.net (http://www.caedes.net). On the menu to the left, click on Abstracts.

Here are my attempts.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1DnMgBCMwKYKo9YqXz0yEH1DMXhqVi_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1DnMgBCMwKYKo9YqXz0yEH1DMXhqVi)
Tornado

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1CTcWI29RR4dKqrFDxSWWXSDzrH5g0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1CTcWI29RR4dKqrFDxSWWXSDzrH5g0)
Fractal

Diana

[mottcru]

I just had to do one more...somebody stop me!

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/17c1wZaJiK6IoCgU1pAsmpnMQSWOi_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=17c1wZaJiK6IoCgU1pAsmpnMQSWOi)

[GaryK]

I think I messed up the instructions.. but what the heck. kinda close.:D

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1sCY89ZIOebg8gJHSOgFRK4q31VJtJ_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1sCY89ZIOebg8gJHSOgFRK4q31VJtJ)

[mottcru]

Gary - I think it's very interesting! I like it. Is it the Angle gradient? That may be where you got the great effect.

[NMarti]

No fair - I wanna play too! I have had a bad couple of weeks but now things are settling down and I can start playing. Thanks Kimi - cool tut!
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1ptrhLnzuh0nDvdB8TaWK5q561VeBk_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1ptrhLnzuh0nDvdB8TaWK5q561VeBk)

[apasskey]

Here is mine.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1PkJZ6NGnHLVj6X8UxlNzDkq7SIcZ0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1PkJZ6NGnHLVj6X8UxlNzDkq7SIcZ0)


This started out as a Miro painting in red, blue, black, and yellow.
Andie

[apasskey]

Here is another take on the same Miro.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1W16scCLRyxO7Psmw9r2yGZKnjBRVn_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1W16scCLRyxO7Psmw9r2yGZKnjBRVn)
Andie

[CarolLHB]

Boy, did I have to fight for this! Mostly because I'm a dope...:ofinally figured it out...thanks Kimi:)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1291ezbcp0cjQYKoX8CPp5JhLuMlV_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1291ezbcp0cjQYKoX8CPp5JhLuMlV)

[Shari]

I don't have time at the moment but will sure give it a try. Just have to tell you I spent a lot of the afternoon on a site that is having a gallery opening tomorrow night for a photographer here in Vancouver. Check out some of the abstract work and the prices!!! I honestly think some of what I see here is better. I was talking to an well-known artist a few weeks ago and he said that he actually uses Photoshop now to give him an outline and ideas for some of his paintings. Keep up the good work and I will try soon.
Shari
http://www.equinoxgallery.com/

[Shari]

OK - here is my try. Thanks Kimi - I have never saved a brush before. I know this is not too interesting but I can see where it could be fun - and addicting.
Shari
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1u1xKzQiQYTb1J5yymerLT8WCKVcrG_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1u1xKzQiQYTb1J5yymerLT8WCKVcrG)

[ME100FINN]

Shari, I just about fell out of my chair when I saw those prices!! Gulp! You're right - there's some serious talent hidden here at the forum - everyone start protecting your images now 'cuz you're sitting on a goldmine!!

Kimi--this thread and tut is SO COOL!!! What a fantastic idea. I cannot believe I just saw it now.

[kimi_boo]

Great Job Shari!:D

[quillabee9]

You said you wouldn't mind seeing some of the earlier homeworks ressurected. Here's a try at #2. Good for the practice. I'll works on some others as time permits.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1jlQXZINyjZ4NAXC0pr434trJ5SB_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1jlQXZINyjZ4NAXC0pr434trJ5SB)

[kimi_boo]

Hi Gail.. Cool!! :D