Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect

fotofrank Moderator Posts: 2,014 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 10, 2023 20:24:38 GMT dick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fotofrank on Aug 10, 2023 20:24:38 GMT VickiD - both of your images turned very well. PeteB - nice take on this. Jacki - I am glad you like the action.
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Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 3:41:02 GMT hmca, PeteB, and 4 more like this

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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2023 3:41:02 GMT

- Applied an Impasto Varnish texture by John Derry (Overlay blending mode, 50% Opacity).
- Created the frame with a layer style by Jodi Frye.
- Image from Pixabay.

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fotofrank Moderator Posts: 2,014 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 4:23:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fotofrank on Aug 11, 2023 4:23:05 GMT Sepiana - that is quite the transformation on that image.
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Sepiana Administrator Posts: 19,825 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 5:14:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2023 5:14:52 GMT fotofrank, thanks for the feedback! The Levels adjustment at the end of the action made all the difference.
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PeteB Senior Forum Member Posts: 876	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 14:07:35 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PeteB on Aug 11, 2023 14:07:35 GMT Tried this with another image. Initially I followed the tutorial and then changed/added a step or two.
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hmca Administrator Posts: 14,136 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 17:44:17 GMT jackscrap, Lillias, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hmca on Aug 11, 2023 17:44:17 GMT Taken earlier in the week at Sandy Hook.
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Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 20:55:04 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 2 more like this

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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2023 20:55:04 GMT

- Applied an Atmospheric texture by Merek Davis (Depths, Soft Light blending mode, 100% Opacity).
- Created the frame with Filter Forge (Classic Frame).
- Image from Pixabay.

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fotofrank Moderator Posts: 2,014 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 11, 2023 22:02:52 GMT jackscrap, Sepiana, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fotofrank on Aug 11, 2023 22:02:52 GMT It's wonderful to see all the different takes on this with great results. Combined with a modified version of my stacking action.
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Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 12, 2023 12:52:07 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 1 more like this

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Post by Lillias on Aug 12, 2023 12:52:07 GMT

Thank you for this tutorial fotofrank.
I combined two images from Vintage Images for this and then followed the tut;
I added a watercolour texture background from Brusheezy and a drop shadow.

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Sepiana Administrator Posts: 19,825 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 12, 2023 17:39:11 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sepiana on Aug 12, 2023 17:39:11 GMT - Applied a Color Lookup adjustment layer (Dreary Day). - Created the frame with a layer style by Jodi Frye. - Image from Pixabay.
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fotofrank Moderator Posts: 2,014 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 14, 2023 4:59:32 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fotofrank on Aug 14, 2023 4:59:32 GMT This actions seems to work very well on architecture.
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hmca Administrator Posts: 14,136 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 15, 2023 14:44:54 GMT jackscrap, Lillias, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hmca on Aug 15, 2023 14:44:54 GMT Another architectural type image. Added sandstone texture at the end.
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Sepiana Administrator Posts: 19,825 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 15, 2023 20:51:26 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sepiana on Aug 15, 2023 20:51:26 GMT - Applied the Texturizer filter (Stucco). - Image from Pixabay.
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Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 16, 2023 15:47:39 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 1 more like this

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Post by Sepiana on Aug 16, 2023 15:47:39 GMT

- Applied a Color Lookup adjustment layer (LUT by Nicolesy -- Chroma Honey).
- Applied the Texturizer filter (Burlap).
- Created the final effect with a Photo Border by Nicolesy.
- Image from Pixabay.

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Lillias Moderator Posts: 6,211 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect Aug 17, 2023 12:33:19 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lillias on Aug 17, 2023 12:33:19 GMT Image from morguefile.
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Creative Effects Challenge No. 207 - Pen and Wash Effect

Post by fotofrank on Aug 10, 2023 20:24:38 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2023 3:41:02 GMT

Post by fotofrank on Aug 11, 2023 4:23:05 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2023 5:14:52 GMT

Post by PeteB on Aug 11, 2023 14:07:35 GMT

Post by hmca on Aug 11, 2023 17:44:17 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2023 20:55:04 GMT

Post by fotofrank on Aug 11, 2023 22:02:52 GMT

Post by Lillias on Aug 12, 2023 12:52:07 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 12, 2023 17:39:11 GMT

Post by fotofrank on Aug 14, 2023 4:59:32 GMT

Post by hmca on Aug 15, 2023 14:44:54 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 15, 2023 20:51:26 GMT

Post by Sepiana on Aug 16, 2023 15:47:39 GMT

Post by Lillias on Aug 17, 2023 12:33:19 GMT