I have been toying around with a new process in the studio. I decided to experiment with this process using a cool, vintage image of him that he recently posted on his Facebook page. This is an image of him many years back on a mule in Haiti. Yes. It is kinda humorous. My friend has a good sense of humor. There were the expected Facebook jibs and jabs. My friend even jump in and participated in a little poking fun at himself! He said something about posting it so he could remember that he once did have hair! It was not your average image, so I wanted to use it.
I took the image and placed it into PhotoShop and altered a few things, including the exposure and shadows. I then printed the image onto high grade watercolor paper and added a little color into the sky, ground and saddle using watered down acrylic paint.
I use a deckle scissor to trim the edges to give it a little flair. Added to a fine bottle of wine. TADA! Now that is a thoughtful gift for someone who has everything.
As I am writing this blog post, his Facebook status update reads: Enjoying a glass of wine with friends. I wonder if he is drinking my bottle of wine? A girl can dream.
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26 comments:
Neat! I really need to learn how to use my photoshop. You all do so many cool things with that puppy. Deb
Awesome idea ~ well done! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) HPPF ^_^
you are truly a wonderful friend to your good guy friend...hee he hee...I bet he loved that you thought so well of him to do this striking and artful print for him...It looks great !
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OK I love this! Might have to copy!
What a lovely idea! I'm certain he will always remember it!
That looks great and such a unique gift for someone. I use photoshop but need to learn more and play a bit with it.
He should have invited you to help him drink the wine! The image re-purposed image is a great idea and it came out very cool. I hope he liked it. Happy PPF! :-)
It's an awesome idea. So nice of you to think of it and make an effort of making it. :)
How cool...awesome idea! Love it! POP ART MINIS
Terrific idea and done so well. Happy PPF, x
What a wonderful and unique gift!
It turned out great!!
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mary C. Nasser Art Blog
That is one cool unique gift! Excellent idea!
This is a very clever idea and I am sure it was well received! Great idea! Happy PPF!
Well this was just an inspired idea and it came out beautifully! Happy Paint Party Friday! ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
thanks for describing your process
happy ppf!
i love that photo
What a great way to turn something ordinary into something special and memorable.
Great idea ~ your project turned out so well! Love the watercolor touches... I'm inspired to try something like this myself :) Thanks!
This is fun!
Wonderful idea...i'm sure your friend loved it!
neat idea and well done.
It's really an amusing picture! How nice that you thought of this project- great idea! Patsy from
HeARTworks
I love how you altered the photograph. I am sure it was a loved gift. Happy PPF!
This is too cool! What a creative gift! I'm sure he will treasure it forever!Perfect with the wine!! Deb
What a fun and personal touch to add to the bottle of wine... I'm sure he loved it!
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Kristin
Great idea! It is always more meaningful when you give a gift that is personal & handmade! Happy PPF!
Such a fun idea! Thanks for sharing.
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