Having written two tutorials on the topic of working with textures (details about part one are here, part two here) I thought it was about time that I posted something that used the techniques. And while I'm reasonably pleased with how this one turned out it would definitely be fair to say that this is a technique that I understand more from a technical point of view than I do from an artistic one; i.e. I can do it, but am still struggling a bit with working out the aesthetics for this type of image. What I can say though is that they're a lot of fun to produce.
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It's true that it takes some time to work out what will look good and you just have to keep at it, I've been hooked on them this week :) people's reactions have been varied to say the least. I think this has turned really well, a world apart from the original and I really like it.
comment bySteve Tainton at 09:17 AM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
WOW! wasn't expecting this image a bit of a departure from your normal stuff, but nevertheless as inspiring as usual. i'd better check out those tutorials.
comment byMirko Herzner at 09:31 AM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
Amazing piece of creativity here. Most of the times I am a supporter of a natural image look. You manage to proof the beauty of such techniques...
comment byJoanna at 11:26 AM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
I think it turned pretty well :) maybe just a little bit too strong? I mean, it's a matter of taste, for sure, bur for me it's a bit too...cluttered? anyway, it's cool too see you experiment. it's surely inspiring, makes me wanna try this technique :)
comment bySinographer at 11:36 AM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
Wow...This is awesome! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks fot sharing this masterpiece with us.
comment byCarlos Garcia at 02:46 PM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
Great texture and energy. Thanks for posting the original. Can't stop discovering more colors and the weaving of the different surfaces... you are a paintographer :) Beauiful piece.
I agree with Joanna, i love high saturated pictures like this one, but i think it's a little bit to much (yellow tones). But anyway, very very fine postproducing, i admire the high quality level you are working.
comment byDan Kaufman at 04:27 PM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
You are (very) right in that this type of photograph is a melding of technical skills and artistic skills. I am reminded of Salvador Dali: he was asked by a student HOW he could learn to paint like Dali; Dali replied (something like...) First learn to paint like the Masters (i.e. the technical skills) and then you can PAINT ANYTHING YOU WANT. [my emphasis]
Where better to learn to paint like the Masters than Chromasia :)
comment byThe Obvious at 05:06 PM (GMT) on 4 July, 2009
This is a very bold image :) I love the colors in the texture, especially in the upper corners. Have you tried rotating it 90° CCW from this version? It looks much more natural (I thought the same even before I saw the original).
Beautiful and interesting work David. I usually don't care for this type of imagery, but I found myself returning just to view your picture again. So obviously, you've captured my attention and admiration with this photograph.
comment byClaus Petersen at 08:04 AM (GMT) on 5 July, 2009
Really nice work with the texture..
comment bychiara at 06:45 PM (GMT) on 5 July, 2009
I like how it turned out. I love working with textures and I think it really adds to the image.
comment byTed Szukalski at 08:29 PM (GMT) on 5 July, 2009
That is a decent collage. I like the tonal treatment you gave to what seems to be a good photo in a first place. The result is quite arty.
comment by DedicatedRR at 01:41 AM (GMT) on 6 July, 2009
Wow...unbelievable! I'm always amazed at the eye you have for these type of editing jobs. Reminds of the movie Mirrormask (it's one of my favourites ;))
Having written two tutorials on the topic of working with textures (details about part one are here, part two here) I thought it was about time that I posted something that used the techniques. And while I'm reasonably pleased with how this one turned out it would definitely be fair to say that this is a technique that I understand more from a technical point of view than I do from an artistic one; i.e. I can do it, but am still struggling a bit with working out the aesthetics for this type of image. What I can say though is that they're a lot of fun to produce.
If you're interested, the base image is here:
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On a related matter: we're currently running a 4th of July special offer on our tutorials and are offering a 25% discount on the first year's payment of an annual subscription or our lifetime membership package. If you're interested there are some further details here:
http://www.chromasia.com/tutorials/online/
Update: if you missed our 4th of July promotion, don't worry, we're still offering a 15% discount until the end of July :-)
Bloody superb.
It's true that it takes some time to work out what will look good and you just have to keep at it, I've been hooked on them this week :) people's reactions have been varied to say the least. I think this has turned really well, a world apart from the original and I really like it.
WOW! wasn't expecting this image a bit of a departure from your normal stuff, but nevertheless as inspiring as usual. i'd better check out those tutorials.
Amazing piece of creativity here. Most of the times I am a supporter of a natural image look. You manage to proof the beauty of such techniques...
I think it turned pretty well :) maybe just a little bit too strong? I mean, it's a matter of taste, for sure, bur for me it's a bit too...cluttered? anyway, it's cool too see you experiment. it's surely inspiring, makes me wanna try this technique :)
absolute mastery. the aesthetics are fine.
Wow...This is awesome! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks fot sharing this masterpiece with us.
Great texture and energy. Thanks for posting the original. Can't stop discovering more colors and the weaving of the different surfaces... you are a paintographer :) Beauiful piece.
C.
I agree with Joanna, i love high saturated pictures like this one, but i think it's a little bit to much (yellow tones). But anyway, very very fine postproducing, i admire the high quality level you are working.
You are (very) right in that this type of photograph is a melding of technical skills and artistic skills. I am reminded of Salvador Dali: he was asked by a student HOW he could learn to paint like Dali; Dali replied (something like...) First learn to paint like the Masters (i.e. the technical skills) and then you can PAINT ANYTHING YOU WANT. [my emphasis]
Where better to learn to paint like the Masters than Chromasia :)
This is a very bold image :) I love the colors in the texture, especially in the upper corners. Have you tried rotating it 90° CCW from this version? It looks much more natural (I thought the same even before I saw the original).
Beautiful and interesting work David. I usually don't care for this type of imagery, but I found myself returning just to view your picture again. So obviously, you've captured my attention and admiration with this photograph.
Really nice work with the texture..
I like how it turned out. I love working with textures and I think it really adds to the image.
That is a decent collage. I like the tonal treatment you gave to what seems to be a good photo in a first place. The result is quite arty.
Wow...unbelievable! I'm always amazed at the eye you have for these type of editing jobs. Reminds of the movie Mirrormask (it's one of my favourites ;))
I love the texturized photos, I try to use your last tutorial to make posprocess similar to this, great job david
Thanks everyone :)
Excellent!
amazing!! Cannot believe it is the some photo! Love it!
rarely do i see a photograph that makes me stop and think, "that should be on the wall of an art gallery."
this is one of those times. brilliant!
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