To me, this art form looks like the digital equivalent of a mixed media piece.
My Huichol Beaded Iguana composite was done as homework for a free 10-hour online course taught by photographer/digital artist extraordinaire Doug Landreth. The course was offered by CreativeLive.com. We were to take a photo of a single item to represent the area where we live. There were people from all around the world online for the webinar. So the results were very interesting and multi-cultural.
The Huichol Indians are native to the mountains north of our home in Jalisco, Mexico. Their bead art is exquisite, and more so because it is integral to their religious beliefs.
I think I’ve found my medium! At least for now. There are so many art and craft forms that I enjoy, but right now, I’m just enamored of the creative Photoshop techniques Doug taught this past weekend.
This is the photo I started with.I submitted the digital composite for June’s final creativity prompt at A Creative Dream as well. I really wanted to go out on a high note. June has been so kind to inspire and challenge us over the past year. I tried some things I otherwise wouldn’t have attempted.
I’m one who really responds to deadlines and challenges. So thanks a bazillion, June. It’s been a fun year.
You can see some of Doug Landreth’s Photo Art on the Photomorphis Facebook page.
Tags: Photshop art, Photoshop webinar, Doug Landreth photo art, free CreativeLive course, using blending modes in Photoshop, using textures in Photoshop, digital composite art, regional art of Mexico
11 comments:
I admire you so much with all of the digital art you are creating Eileen, regardless of how much I try to get there, I just get frustrated and give it up. Photoshop is simply not my forte, but I love getting to admire yours!
June, remember the song, "We belong to a mutu-aaaal admiration society."
You know how much I love your artistic doodles ... and your dolls ... and that village charm bracelet ...
Thank you for the compliment ;-)
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [14 Jun 12:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
Thanks, Maria. I'd be happy to take any questions on the Photoshop techniques ;-)
gorgeous work Eileen- you did end the challenge with a bang. I forgot about the sending my pic in- I will send it tonight and hopefully not be too late. I will miss June's challenges :)
Thank you, Kim. I can't wait to see yours ;-)
I REALLY am going to have to sit down with Photoshop and figure out how to do this... I still love this piece!
This truly looks like a physical piece, Eileen! Fantastic job. Photoshop is a wonderful tool, but it certainly doesn't do all the work for you, no matter what anyone says :-)
Eileen that piece of work is just exquisite! The lizard is so realistic. I love what you're doing with photoshop.
Hugs XX
Barbara
Thank you, June. I wish I could come over and give you a class ;-)
Thanks, Cyndi and Barb. I guess I've found my medium. I just love playing with Photoshop.
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