lynxster4 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 @LionsDragon....lovely rug and chandelier! Yes, take Pixey's advice...that will help smooth out and sharpen up things. Drop shadow will make things 'pop'! Keep up the good work! Quote My Art Gallery | My Shape Packs | ShapeMaker Mini Tut | Air Bubble Stained Glass Chrome Text with Reflections | Porcelain Text w/ Variegated Coloring | Realistic Knit PatternOpalescent Stained Glass | Frosted Snowman Cookie | Leather Texture | Plastic Text | Silk Embroidery Visit my Personal Website "Never, ever lose your sense of humor - you'll live longer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thank you @Maximilian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 And thank you @lynxster4! I have started re-working the bling already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Oh the blue is fantastic! I love the idea you have with the gems around the necklace. Very pretty! Yes, do try Pixey's perfume bottle tute. I'm sure you will love the outcome. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thanks @barbieq25! I have started re-working the necklace with your antialias/shadow instructions, and @Pixey's tutorial. Really, really excited because I can see improvement already. The blue was a total accident: Obsidian Dawn's website has some gemstone brushes that I was puttering around with, and I used a light turquoise on a transparent background. I ran @maccas' "Add Depth" plugin with some shadows, and kablooey--London Blue Topaz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seerose Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Dear LionsDragon! Your last pictures are very well done. Thank you so much. 1 Quote Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitenurse79 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Really impressive work so far here, I look forward to seeing more too. The fireplace is very good, a lot of attention to detail, well done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 14 hours ago, LionsDragon said: The blue was a total accident: Obsidian Dawn's website has some gemstone brushes that I was puttering around with, and I used a light turquoise on a transparent background. I ran @maccas' "Add Depth" plugin with some shadows, and kablooey--London Blue Topaz. @LionsDragon - you taught ME something today I never knew about that Add Depth plugin and have now downloaded it. I love it when 'kablooey' happens. You are working on something and Bam ............. it looks fantastic. Sadly, those moments are rare . 2 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thank you @Seerose and @nitenurse79! And @Pixey, you just blew me away. I do find the plugin pretty useful--even if sometimes it causes unexpected results. Happy accidents are always good, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Well, it's taken me a few days, but here is the updated "Statement Necklace." I do like the results a lot more, although I still see room for improvement. Edited November 10, 2016 by LionsDragon Image too large 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red ochre Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Good to see your techniques progressing and a belated welcome to the forum from me too. 1 Quote Red ochre Plugin pack.............. Diabolical Drawings ................Real Paintings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsy Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 LionsDragon, your Statement Necklace is much improved! Looking forward to seeing more! 1 Quote My PDN Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Oh YES - much sharper and smoother now. That AA's Assistant is a blessing - 'A PDNer's Friend' for sure . Oooooh - forgot to say that your signature is super - minimalist and very eye catching Edited November 11, 2016 by Pixey pea brain forgot something 1 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxster4 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Yes! Looks much better. Drop Shadow gives it more depth. 1 Quote My Art Gallery | My Shape Packs | ShapeMaker Mini Tut | Air Bubble Stained Glass Chrome Text with Reflections | Porcelain Text w/ Variegated Coloring | Realistic Knit PatternOpalescent Stained Glass | Frosted Snowman Cookie | Leather Texture | Plastic Text | Silk Embroidery Visit my Personal Website "Never, ever lose your sense of humor - you'll live longer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thank you @Red ochre, and hail to the king! Thank you @Woodsy! I hope to have more soon! Thank you @Pixey! It really does make a huge difference. I am glad you like my sig too! Thank you @lynxster4! It took me some time to get the hang of Drop Shadow, but oh how I love it now. and for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shochi Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hello LionsDragon, i can recognize a huge potential in your work. the fireplace is amazing. and the necklace too. looking forward to see you in action 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thank you @Shochi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilian Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Remarkable necklace, and liking your siggy too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Thanks @Maximilian! Now if I can just get my current project to match the image in my head.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seerose Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Dear Lions Dragon! "Statement Necklace." I love your new way of working! Thank you so much. 1 Quote Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Thank you, sweet @Seerose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickhum Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Nice work LD good on ya. Quote “Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see further.” ― Thomas Carlyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thank you so much @Rickhum! I've never gotten a "good on ya" before, so I'm genuinely grinning here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Well, I have my big project almost finished (minus some changes requested by the hubby), so I figured it was time for a break! I ran through some tutorials, and then tinkered around with ShapeMaker a bit more. I felt like making a quilt since I never seem to have time or energy to make a real one! Now to try for something more realistic-looking, now that I've given my brain a rest. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Yes, what a lovely pattern for a quilt - it's perfect . 1 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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