tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245434990146025747.post5605699783778019280..comments2023-04-02T05:48:44.916-04:00Comments on Art by Loreen Leedy: Simplifying a Subject in PhotoshopAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783236322334230920noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245434990146025747.post-18221623709497531212009-04-22T20:12:00.000-04:002009-04-22T20:12:00.000-04:00One of the easiest ways to simplify, is something ...One of the easiest ways to simplify, is something you had already done in your previous post. Go for a black and white reference photo along with a color one. Then, you can just initially focus on value without the distraction of color. <br /><br />I read an article in an artist's magazine a long time ago that suggested doing some paintings that were all in grayscale. I tried it, and came away with a lot. <br /><br />Then I also had a digital photography professor who insisted we do all our work in black and white.<br /><br />And whether it's black and white film, or the color is desaturated or converted in a digital editing program, it's an ideal way to study value and to simplify an image. (Although it's not always as fun as playing with the filters or image adjustments menu in Photoshop!)<br /><br />And I still like your painting of the house "way more better" than any of the photos, digitally edited or otherwise!Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927516866270017716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245434990146025747.post-25961295634175379842009-04-22T17:07:00.000-04:002009-04-22T17:07:00.000-04:00I too have used photoshop this way.
I end up spend...I too have used photoshop this way.<br />I end up spending way too much time since it is so fun to see how you can transform a picture into so many possibilities.<br /><br />Love this example, a great tutorial.Barbara Strobel Lardonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314713622021695107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245434990146025747.post-51498720258381215122009-04-22T17:04:00.000-04:002009-04-22T17:04:00.000-04:00You’re very welcome Lesley! I've always enjoyed ex...You’re very welcome Lesley! I've always enjoyed exploring the process of art-making.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783236322334230920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245434990146025747.post-43446841270945474012009-04-22T15:39:00.000-04:002009-04-22T15:39:00.000-04:00I love this tip and the end result. Thanks Loreen!...I love this tip and the end result. Thanks Loreen!Lesley Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886738338936113459noreply@blogger.com