April 29, 2013

An Illustration...

Drawing in Photoshop Elements - fun, interesting, time-consuming and...

A simple line drawing in black & white in PSE adding color and textures - a good way to work with layers.  This was a fun learning experience, but took so much time!


Combination of "Branded" texture (courtesy of Kim Klassen) and one of my own textures.

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18 comments:

Evelyn ~ Indigo Beach Art said...

I love your drawing ~ that bird is just wonderful!

A Creative Grace said...

Great end result Pat, I love it :)

meleah rebeccah said...

Totally amazing! The bird is super cute, and that grass looks so REAL, almost like a photograph!

Jeanie said...

It's so enchanting, Pat. I can tell it took awhile but he's adorable and I think it was time well spent!

Rosemary Aubut said...

I'm in love with him! Great work!

Patrice said...

So cute!

Janine said...

Love this!

CATHY said...

This one made me smile : )

abrianna said...

Very cute!

I always wondered about drawing in PS or Gimp and thought it would take a lot of time. Glad to see my supposition confirmed.

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Nancy said...

This is adorable Pat! I'd love you to do a tutorial someday.

EarlK said...

Great bird. With terrific coloring. Very nicely done.

Earl

Natashalh said...

Great textures! I really need to work on my computer image skills.

Natashalh

Inspired By June said...

This is fabulous, Pat! Love it!!

Nancy said...

Time spent was so worth it; so cute....

Jori said...

Love it!

Kia said...

Really cute, Pat! Your birdy made me smile :)

Optimistic Existentialist said...

What a lovely and beautiful drawing!!!