An Attempt at a Chalk Drawing?

[fdlite]

I have read, looked at, many sites that dance all around this, but here is my attempt at a Chalk Drawing (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=27088), not on a sidewalk. :)

Still need to work on the chalk background ...

Thanks,
Dane

[christellf]

I really like this one. It looks like chalk or maybe charcoal.
Christell

[ladybug]

I love your chalk drawing it actually looks like you drew it.

[Tina_B]

Dane
You are gifted in the talent department. I knew you were working on a chalk drawing and this is very good and not at all what I thought you were trying to do. Very creative and well done.
Tina B

[fdlite]

Thank you all for the kind words (Christell, Judy, and Tina).

I'm still not happy with it, but compared to the first one ... it is a lot better. So when time allows, more chalking will be done.

Thanks,
Dane

[fdlite]

Here is another attempt at doing a chalk drawing of my daughter. This one is in color. Click here to see (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=27132).

Any input, good or bad as to what can be done to improve would be really nice. As you can see, 1. this one is in color 2. worked on the chalk background 3. add noise and texture to the picture. What else can be done to make it closer to a chalk drawing? :confused: :rolleyes:

Thanks,
Dane

[sarch99]

I haven't a clue what to suggest, but I sure do think it's a great drawing.

[John L Gray]

Dane,

The chalk drawing is beautiful. Please share your technique with us. Great job.

John

[fdlite]

Thanks you John, and I will once I get it down. I change on everyone that I do, trying to come up with one that works. I do like the color one better (in post #6), but ... not quiet there to post, yet...

Thanks,
Dane