HELEN Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 All very great works! The colors are fascinating to see in such a beautifully-designed background. The main piece is just as gorgeous as the background. You have double creativity. Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Welshy, I mentioned to hubby that you would understand/like the Lost one & the JLP. That song & album saved my sanity on a few occasions. I'd love to see your version of the concept. Again our ideas are often so similar. Helen, thank you. You are the one I look to for the glossies & I tried to replicate the gloss from your Galaxy balls but somehow I am not sure about the gloss on the Lost balls. Looking at the ones in your sig, I think I have the botom part all wrong. I'd really appreciate your suggestions here. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 The biggest trick is knowing where to put the Ellipse select tool. Like this: Hidden Content: Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Helen, thanks so much! 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 July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Celtic Cat The TX ones are manipulated (heavily mostly) with PDN & are 1920x1080 WP, so they are huge. Motorhead - name appropriate I think Oil pressure release valve, because that is the TX components Edited July 30, 2011 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...
barbieq25 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well I had the cylinder head all cut out & then wondered what to do with it. A bit of PI & that is what came out & an idea was forming. The face part I used Wet Floor on. Decided that maybe I should use that part for his cheeks/jaw. Then decided that would make nice wings...quite a few hours later... Hubby said I should call it the Yama-God of the OmniPhase tribe. I know you don't like cats. I actually liked it with just the black one but then I like the swirly colours one too. Might go back & work these 2 some more. Also looking forward to seeing a metal face from you because if anyone can, you can. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Nice work! Really wish I make images like those. Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) AGJM, I hadn't seen your post till now but trust me your work is good & you will get better at achieving the look you want with more practice. Here is a stack of new ones that I haven't posted on here yet: Toys in the Attic WallPaper - WOTW Comp entry that got 3rd! Blue Orchid Embrailled - the texture is from paper towel that was subjected to a variety of plugins & blend modes long since forgotten. Spring Queen - the idea came from here: http://canceraustralia.nbocc.org.au/our-organisation/campaigns/breast-cancer-wont-wait Time Flies. An image that I did over the weekend to show my techie friend how I use the program. He is my best friend, next to hubby & I miss him heaps. Time has flown since we moved up here. Edited August 31, 2011 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...
HELEN Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I enjoy looking at your latest works! It's great to see you posting such beautiful images. They're all so very cool. "Spring Queen" is amazing! Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moninca Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Those are all beautiful, barbie! My favs are Spring Queen and Toys in the Attic. Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Helen, Moninca & Welshy - thanks guys for your great support. I have lost some wonderful friends too. Even as we speak, my best friend is in hospital after having a heart attack. She is a few years older than me but not that many. So much sadness. So while I was thinking of her I finished some images. Art is my therapy & my wonderful husband knows that only too well. Enjoy! Infinitesimo Kenzi Kilted The Rose of Peter - a rose photo my brother took Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHowler Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I love the "Kenzi" one, there all beautifully made barbieq. Quote My Brick Wall Tutorial....|....My Gallery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaManDan21 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Kilted is my fav, but all are very eloquent. Quote Sig Battle Wins: 5My Gallery | Smoke>Flames Tutorial~96% of teens won't stand up for God. Put this in your sig if you're one of the 4% who will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 The Howler & NMD - thanks guys for stopping by & commenting. I am glad you like them but please if there is something I could improve or change, please don't be afraid to say so. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Sorry to hear about your friend, barbie. It's really tough to deal with situations like you're dealing with now. And even though these latest art pieces are precious and superb they sort of make me me sad. I think it's because of the story behind all this. Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Art is my escape from reality. Those blissful hours where I don't have to think about anything other than the creation of art even if it means scrapping it, Watching colours & shapes do their thing to comfort & regenerate me. There could be worse places Helen. There is emotion in art good & bad. 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 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks Welshy & you too. Big hugs to BabyBlue too. 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, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 New work: Kinetics Night Vision Lotus Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHowler Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Love these new ones barbieq, especially the lotus one, it's amazing! Quote My Brick Wall Tutorial....|....My Gallery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaManDan21 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 The lotus is like stained glass. Quote Sig Battle Wins: 5My Gallery | Smoke>Flames Tutorial~96% of teens won't stand up for God. Put this in your sig if you're one of the 4% who will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks guys. The lotus one looks like a firm favourite. Thanks so much for stopiing by & commenting. I means a lot to me to hear how others perceive my works. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Aggghhhh! They're so screamingly amazing! Your latest works, are drop-dead gorgeous!! Wow, barbie. You're amazing! Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilke Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Very, very, very, very *20 minutes later* very, very, very amazing. Real good job. To make all this gold, you use the same formula you've added to your tutorial, do you? As in bevel --> curves --> fastFX etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks Helen Yep, llke, that is what I do but I play with the settings a bit. After a while you get to know which ones to tweak. It is just a matter of practice. Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you like my works. If there is anything I can help you with, just ask. 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 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Here are a couple of abstract wallpapers I have been working on: Dark Fleur - the shape is a font. Future View of the Past 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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