I have been studying some of the images posted over at Flickr that have been beautifully photoshopped, so I decided - since someone gave me a wacom tablet and photoshop elements a couple years, or so, ago, - that I should try to learn how to use it.
The image on top is the original apple basket that I drew from a reference photo I took last summer. The b/w image provides a nice set of values that allows the light hitting the apples to almost jump off the page. I think if the background were darkened it would work even better.
The bottom image shows a bit more refinement of technique on the apples and the shadows behind them. I think I like this one best; still there is plenty of room for improvement.
The black and white drawing has drawn a more comments (here and over in Flickr in earlier postings). I agree, the black and white is a more appealing image that the photoshopped one.
What do you think?
Your fourth attempt is fine.
ReplyDeleteIt's very different from your usual work but it's fine too.
I like your blog, your drawings are very vivid(I'm not sure about this word..)
I skimmed though all your pics on this first page and you're really good...I know you see "tight" but I think they're really good!! It may not seem great to get feedback from someone who entirely new to drawing but with my fresh non-discriminating eyes, this stuff looks pro...like you could illustrate stuff! Just my 2 cents ;P
ReplyDeleteKelly edm
I like both. I too am self-learning Photoshop. If I ever take a class I'll probably have more to unlearn than anything else. HA. I also get lots of comments on my b/w images. I think people are so saturated with hype and color and realism that the simplicity of pen & ink shocks them into making remarks.
ReplyDeleteOnce I started using lots of layers and different opacities (not to mention varied tones) I got more contrast in photoshop.
I'll be back!
I once read a tip for coloring drawings in photoshop that said you should first fill the picture in with a neutral color, instead of starting from white. I like the colorful ones but I still like the black and white version best. Maybe it was just meant to be b/w. I think it's those bright whites on the apples that look so good.
ReplyDeleteI think you have done a wonderful job in Photoshopping this. You have retained the way the light falls. Using the tiny bits of green, as the complement of the red, makes the red pop.
ReplyDeleteJim--
ReplyDeleteNice post. Photoshop is lots of fun. I know about 20% of all there is to know about the application. Sounds like you are having fun playing.
Hello Fair Artist of such very pretty apples,
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