Stay tuned-there are autumnal paintings coming too!
Monday, 1 September 2014
Poinsettia Digital Painting
Stay tuned-there are autumnal paintings coming too!
Friday, 1 August 2014
Christmas in July and August...
I'm up to my old seasonally-inappropriate tricks again. Yes, in the warm and welcome heat of this July (and now August) in London, I've given in to the gentle nags in Zazzle's newsletter...and have been producing Christmas designs!
So, I thought I'd post them as some work-in-process (not all are finished or uploaded yet).
All were made in Artrage 4 first.
This "Noel" repeating pattern started in ArtRage 4.
I used the "stencil" tool to create a "Noel" in "Brock Script" font, and then added red digital glitter to one of them. (I'm still getting over how wonderful even the idea of mess-free digital glitter can be).
Then, in Patternshop, having rotated the images, I first of all thought the glitter edges looked too messy. So I got rid of them. And then, they looked too "neat".
So the glitter edges, that make it look that bit more hand-printed have stayed in this version of the pattern...so far. (Update: This design will stay as it is. It was my first Christmas 2014 sale on Zazzle-in August :-) Many thanks to the buyer!)
Portable mistletoe
At the moment, the idea I've had most fun with is portable mistletoe. By adding a watercolour sprig of it to various items, there'll always be mistletoe around when you need it this Christmas, on designs like this one...
"Kiss Me, It's Christmas" Mistletoe Tees by BoundingSquirrel
Find other Christmas T-Shirts at zazzle.com
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| Digital watercolour and glitter "Merry Christmas," bauble and fir branch (painted in Artrage 4) |
All were made in Artrage 4 first.
I used the "stencil" tool to create a "Noel" in "Brock Script" font, and then added red digital glitter to one of them. (I'm still getting over how wonderful even the idea of mess-free digital glitter can be).
Then, in Patternshop, having rotated the images, I first of all thought the glitter edges looked too messy. So I got rid of them. And then, they looked too "neat".
So the glitter edges, that make it look that bit more hand-printed have stayed in this version of the pattern...so far. (Update: This design will stay as it is. It was my first Christmas 2014 sale on Zazzle-in August :-) Many thanks to the buyer!)
Portable mistletoe
At the moment, the idea I've had most fun with is portable mistletoe. By adding a watercolour sprig of it to various items, there'll always be mistletoe around when you need it this Christmas, on designs like this one...
"Kiss Me, It's Christmas" Mistletoe Tees by BoundingSquirrel
Find other Christmas T-Shirts at zazzle.com
Don't know about you, but that's enough Christmassy stuff for now. I'm off to enjoy some sunshine!
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Digital Painting Process Overview *Video*: Clematis
Time for something a bit different today. Quite a few people have asked me what digital painting is about, or how they might begin it.
In an attempt to start answering these questions, I've made a process video (a new, new, and slightly scary idea for me!) of the latest digital painting.
Please bear in mind that this is a "1000ft overview", and that if you like and ask for more of this kind of thing, I can go into more detail in other videos.
Also please bear in mind, this is meant for people who haven't encountered digital painting before.
And with all that said, I present...the video. Enjoy!
In an attempt to start answering these questions, I've made a process video (a new, new, and slightly scary idea for me!) of the latest digital painting.
Please bear in mind that this is a "1000ft overview", and that if you like and ask for more of this kind of thing, I can go into more detail in other videos.
Also please bear in mind, this is meant for people who haven't encountered digital painting before.
And with all that said, I present...the video. Enjoy!
PS. You can find the necklace highlighted in the video here.
Friday, 11 July 2014
Meet "Harvest Mouse"
Yes, it's another day, and another digital painting with the fabulous Artrage 4 software.This time though, I used both the "digital pastel" and "digital watercolour" settings at different points, as this little cutie came to life.
He's based on the weenie little harvest mice who you might just be lucky enough to spot in a cornfield at this time of year. I've never seen one in the wild, but when we saw (and photographed) a tiny little one at a New Forest wildlife centre, I couldn't believe how small they were.
Seriously, if anything, this little guy is about 4 x life-size. (It stands to reason really, given that they can balance on corn and barley stalks).
Anyway, be all that as it may, I have a question for you. Which of these versions of "Harvest Mouse" do you prefer?As he is, or...drum roll please...against a blue sky?
The Computer Man has a preference for one, and me, the other. So, I thought I'd let you decide...(Please leave a comment below, saying whether you prefer "with sky," or "without"...Many thanks!)
Have a lovely weekend-and remember to look for harvest mice if you're lucky enough to be near some summer crops.
PS. Update 16/7/2014: It turns out that *both* with and without the background have an important function in the right context. "Without" works on this bumper sticker (as a short person, I couldn't resist it...)
But the sky suits somethign like this keyring (keychain if you're from the US :-)
You live and learn...
Monday, 7 July 2014
New Fuschia Digital *Watercolour* Painting
The Computer Man bought me ArtRage 4 (not an affiliate link, I just love the product) for my birthday. And with it, a whole slew of new techniques has opened up.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go and play with my (very wonderful) new toy just a bit more...
P.S. Update on July 9th: You can now bring nature into your life with this design on a whole range of gifts and products. As a tea-lover, I've particularly got my eye on this one...
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