AGJM Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Fern wallpaper. Took the original in Culloden in Scotland. Softened the colors a bit. http://customize.org/thumbnails/larger/96074.jpg Original resolution: 2592x1944 Full resolution can be downloaded here. Edited December 27, 2011 by AGJM Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 A lovely image. 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 January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Aha! I haven't died. Took a bit of a Skyrim-related break... Re-invented my style a bit. Just a bit. Putting in more effort, less of those vortex things... While I was gone, I also found out that I have ADD, and the medicine helps a lot... http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/shine.jpg http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/AGJMprofilepic.jpg Edit: Two minor edits of "shine", I think it greatly increases the look of the work: First edit ( b&w dents + blend mode color dodge) http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/ShineV2.jpg Second edit... doesn't exactly "shine" anymore, but it is my favorite. Blend mode on dents changed to darken: http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/shineV3.jpg Edited January 18, 2012 by AGJM Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Nice to see you experimenting! Glad you got some relief with the ADD. Well done! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaManDan21 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Great images Agjm! Don't fret about the ADD, I have it as well and been taking meds since 1st or 2nd grade (I'm in 11th now) ADD people have faster and more active minds than the average person, only difference is difficulty thinking due to frustration or sensory stimuli etc. (I've spent lots of time defining the condition through my experiences so I and others can understand me. I could probably write a book with it all, but I'm not that dedicated) Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need someone to share with. As a sharer of condition, I'm here for you bro. Edited January 19, 2012 by NinjaManDan21 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...
AGJM Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Great images Agjm! Don't fret about the ADD, I have it as well and been taking meds since 1st or 2nd grade (I'm in 11th now) ADD people have faster and more active minds than the average person, only difference is difficulty thinking due to frustration or sensory stimuli etc. (I've spent lots of time defining the condition through my experiences so I and others can understand me. I could probably write a book with it all, but I'm not that dedicated) Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need someone to share with. As a sharer of condition, I'm here for you bro. Psychologist said that I don't get the majority of the problems that usually come along with it because of my IQ (somewhere around 138-140) Honestly, I'm just glad to finally get the medicine. It helps a lot. Thanks, though. Edit: New piece, "Transform". I want to add more, but I've run out of ideas. Any suggestions? http://customize.org/thumbnails/larger/96485.jpg Edited January 20, 2012 by AGJM Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaManDan21 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) A higher IQ is normal for ADD and ADHD persons. I'm the same way, but as time goes on you will notice its affects more (especially when you've forgotten your meds.) If you don't mind me asking, what meds do you take?(don't answer if you don't want to. I don't mean to pry.) Edited January 19, 2012 by NinjaManDan21 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...
AGJM Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) A higher IQ is normal for ADD and ADHD persons. I'm the same way, but as time goes on you will notice its affects more (especially when you've forgotten your meds.) If you don't mind me asking, what meds do you take?(don't answer if you don't want to. I don't mean to pry.) Its fine. Methanphindate or something (no auto correct options besides "methamphetamine", and it isn't that.) I have started to notice the effects more, even after three days. Edited January 20, 2012 by AGJM Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yy10 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 new piece is lookin good dont like that text there though and those colours look kinda weird gray does not go with orange bro 1 Quote deviantART sigs n stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaManDan21 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Here we go. What font is this?? I WANT IT. Edited January 22, 2012 by NinjaManDan21 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...
AGJM Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 What font is this?? I WANT IT. "Pebbles". Here, http://www.fontspace.com/pebbles-handwrite/pebbles Your a bit late to be commenting on that piece, though. Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I couldn't figure out what to call this one, so I called it "sides". I tried to make it look like the text was held between the two sides of blue. Came out a bit jaggy, so a few blurs were used. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/AGJMbluesides.png Would anyone like a tutorial? Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHowler Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Me! That looks pretty cool, don't like the text though. Quote My Brick Wall Tutorial....|....My Gallery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Me! That looks pretty cool, don't like the text though. I was planning on using it for facebook, but I decided that it doesn't look right either. Gonna re-make it. Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I like the work you did with Transform & Sides! 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 January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Me! That looks pretty cool, don't like the text though. By the way, here is a tutorial. Some work better than others, so it may take more than once. The dents effect the outcome, so some randomization sadly comes into play. Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hmm. New one: http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/agjmprofilepic2.png I like it a lot, used it as my facebook picture. What do you all think? Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 New picture, finally: http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/AGJMWhiteSphere.png Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaManDan21 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Love them both lol!! 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 February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I like the shapes in both of them. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wow, AGJM! You have done some seriously remarkable work! I truly admire your imagination (something I seem to be lacking). The orange glow art is among my favorite. Just a very cool effect you've achieved with those. Look, I know I'm REALLY late in responding to the question of how to do the crescent on the helio sig, and chances are, you've already figured it out. However, on the off chance that you haven't, I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds by offering the easiest method I've found for creating it. First, using the line tool, draw from top to bottom and give it a nice curve. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc182/1stBass/stepone.png Next, gaussian blur it at about 10-13 http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc182/1stBass/steptwo.png Finally, draw a transparent linear reflected gradient. Easy as pie. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc182/1stBass/stepthree.png Not sure if you actually needed that information, but I thought I'd offer it anyway. I look forward to seeing more from you. 2 Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Love them both lol!! Thanks! I like the shapes in both of them. So do I. The new one is my favorite. Wow, AGJM! You have done some seriously remarkable work! I truly admire your imagination (something I seem to be lacking). The orange glow art is among my favorite. Just a very cool effect you've achieved with those. I don't have a great imagination. Rarely do I plan out the image that I make. I mess around with tools, use a few effects, then polish it up in any way I can. That's why most of my stuff is abstract. The orange effect is just stocks with a single effect on them. Not too great Look, I know I'm REALLY late in responding to the question of how to do the crescent on the helio sig, and chances are, you've already figured it out. However, on the off chance that you haven't, I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds by offering the easiest method I've found for creating it. First, using the line tool, draw from top to bottom and give it a nice curve. Next, gaussian blur it at about 10-13 Finally, draw a transparent linear reflected gradient. Easy as pie. Not sure if you actually needed that information, but I thought I'd offer it anyway. I look forward to seeing more from you. Thanks! I typically make crescents by using a large brush and making a single dot, then using a slightly larger or smaller eraser to take away from it. Then, blur. It works even better with black; you can use the alpha mask plugin to give it a gradient. Edited February 8, 2012 by AGJM Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHowler Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Both cool, love the second one though. Quote My Brick Wall Tutorial....|....My Gallery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim100361 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I tried to make it look like the text was held between the two sides of blue. Came out a bit jaggy, so a few blurs were used. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd370/Andrew_MacGillivray/AGJMbluesides.png Just a suggestion: I think that if you duplicated the 2 blue halves, and on first layer erase the left side and on the second layer erase the right side, you can then put the letters in a layer in-between these and the first layer would slightly overlap the lettering. This should improve the effect of it being "held between" the two sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGJM Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Just a suggestion: I think that if you duplicated the 2 blue halves, and on first layer erase the left side and on the second layer erase the right side, you can then put the letters in a layer in-between these and the first layer would slightly overlap the lettering. This should improve the effect of it being "held between" the two sides. Easier: Select one side with a selection tool. Ctrl+c then edit > cut then ctrl+v - paste into new layer. Its a bit quicker, for me.I didn't do it because it looked like it would beAnother thought is to do that with the back part of one side, then put it into a layer behind the front (adding to the 3D effect.) [four-years-ex-post-facto-edit -- sorry, I really wish I hadn't always tried to know everything. Thanks for the advice! (And I don't really think anyone will see this, it's just here for my own conscience's sake... smh.)] Edited February 29, 2016 by AGJM Quote The hardest part of ending is starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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