barbieq25 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 I created an image I was very pleased with since I tried something a bit different for me. Following my own advice, I save often. I was just about to put my sig on it & decided I'd save it first. Would you believe the (insert what you think is appropriate) machine told me there was an unhandled error & needs to close. Out of memory I guess! On a save?? In any case I did a quick "Print Screen" & dumped it into Word. I copied & pasted it & finished the image off. I had a lovely shadow which is something that I wanted to do for ages but never got the look right & there was not a jaggy in sight. I will still post it. I tried to re-create the image but without the settings, it just won't work. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.d.melek Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 ah! "easy like sunday morning" soft..warm..pretty special..great text too bbq. lovely regards j.d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goonfella Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Great textures Bbq. And posted on a Sunday too. Perfect. Quote Please feel free to visit my Gallery on PDNFans And my Alternatives to PDN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 ah! "easy like sunday morning" soft..warm..pretty special..great text too bbq. lovely regards j.d. Thanks j.d. Easy like a Sunday morning is my favourite song too! Thanks Goonie, glad you like it. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thank you everyone for your encouraging comments on the Sunday image & the Viking helmet. Thanks so much to Welshy for the tute! New image in a similar vein as the Sunday one with the layers staggered. Hubby gave me advice on the shadows which very much frustrated me since I am hopeless as the things Ben & Sarkut are so good at like the lighting etc. Without some heavy guidance in this area the image would not have been as good. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 New work. Dedicated to Chrisco who is having a tough time & for anyone that needs a little. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Roadkill Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Another stunning image. I think this one is one of your very best. So smooth, not a single jaggie! How are you doing that ? Quote My Gallery SAC, WOTW and Photo Manip Competition Host To visit the Comps click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco97 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 barbieq, I could not have asked for a better gift. Just spent all day with him at his house, he is still in bad shape, but I am so thankful he is alive. He was so close to death. Thanks to everybody who helped pray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 Chrisco, I am so pleased to hear that! Possum, I work on a 3200 x 2400 canvas. I Gaussian Blur @ 2 for most anything that has an edge that should look sharp/defined. Then I reduce the work by 25%. Recommended reading is David Atwell's DPI & You Recommended for anyone using PDN. Thanks for your kind comments Possum Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco97 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I think I amgoing to give something like this a shot. Can you send me some tips via PM? I would love to hear some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.d.melek Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 hey bbq. two fab. pieces you have there. sorry but I must have missed "tiger wings" first time great wings shape..and wonderful color jewel..and what really makes it for me is the background..that is sooo cool on the other hand.."hope" is just an amazing piece.. ..not simply for what it represents but the gold surround (wire frame) is completly different to your usual style..and that "eye" within the jewel itself is so perfectly done..almost as though it's watching you..(or maybe watching over you!)..it really is very aptly titled "hope" very nice job. regards j.d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) For the benefit of anyone reading this later on - there is a tute now Making a Jewel under Creations in the tutes section. I'm pleased Chrisco kept asking me to write a tute & my thanks to him for being my guinea pig. He was a great help. j.d. Thanks so much! One of our former members created an image that she asked me to create a jewel with. It is done & on page 1. She's seen it & LOVES it. I am pleased. I enjoy her art & I have made a jewel out of her work a couple of time now with great results (we think so at least ) Edited October 7, 2010 by barbieq25 Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco97 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 WOW! Awesome barbieq. That is SO AWESOME! -- BTW, you didn't have to thank me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Chrisco, yes I did, my friend. The tute got a sticky! Thanks for your encouraging comments. It makes the time & often frustration all worth it. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm725 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I wanted to say that I love your newest works and tute. What a tutorial. Quote My deviantART | Sig Battles | My Tutorials | csm725.com Click to enter or vote in the official Paint.NET competitions! COMPETITIONS: LOGO OF THE WEEK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thanks CSM! New work p.1. Followed a great tute that looks very versatile. Many thanks to olav! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco97 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Awesome, as described on DA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Thanks Chrisco! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Roadkill Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/barbieq25/Abstract/StoneMoon.png WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW !!!!!!! Quote My Gallery SAC, WOTW and Photo Manip Competition Host To visit the Comps click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Thanks Possum! You're a darling! :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Double post - lots of new work p.1. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heat Stroke Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I love your art! i cant single out one to call my favorite, they are all so great! Quote Wait! No matter where you go, there you are! We're all wise guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thanks for stopping by Heat Stroke. I love what you have done with your sig - very cool! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heat Stroke Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) thanks! i wanted a way to display some of my award winning art everywhere i go, and what better way than a shadow box! (hopefully i'll add more awards to my collection, its a little empty right now) Edited October 3, 2010 by Heat Stroke Quote Wait! No matter where you go, there you are! We're all wise guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Haha! Won't be empty for long! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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