I've been playing with brushes in Photoshop lately and decided to try a digital quilt block with hand stitching on it. I subscribe to Fannie's blog and she is working on a fantastic quilt (a real one, not a digital one) and as a former quilter I am loving checking out her work. I am sure her blog influenced my decision to try making a digital one.
I am also playing with the Wacom tablet and the calligraphy brushes that came with Photoshop trying to get in some practice in creative lettering in another way. My signature at the end of this post was made that way. As you can see I definitely need practice, but I am loving playing!
Another group I am in - mostly lurking - is digital nuts - talk about a talented bunch of people. They are working on self portraits. Most of them are taking pictures of themselves and digitally altering them in some manner. For now I have reworked my picture that is associated with this blog. My only problem is that it is rather a Dorian Gray kind of picture. I don't know how to make it look like my age without messing it up. I am thinking of taking a picture of myself using Photo Booth and digitally altering that one for a more realistic representation of myself.
We are having a very strange, but not unpleasant, November this year. It has been in the 50s and 60s most of the month and we are expecting more of the same for another week at least. When the weather turns it is going to be such a shock!
Hope you have a great, creative day!
Bye,
Oooh, I really like your digital quilt a lot, and I think your signature looks pretty good, too. I like what you've done with your self portrait. You just get better and better! Can't wait to see you - it's been too long, my friend. hugs, nancy
ReplyDeleteQuilt is great as is your signature. You are an inspiration to me. Thanks,
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You've got a busy day planned! Your stitches look really stitchy on that little digital quilt. Makes it look so much better as a quilt than not having them.
ReplyDeleteHOpe the chiropractor helped your shoulder.
Great digital quilt...that is actually a cool idea. I love digital tools...I think it's fun to explore and see what you can do! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHI!! I had one of those Wacom Pads and gave it away...I simply could not do it!! People don't realize how difficult it is. Your Signature is terrific!!!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThe digital quilt is darling, just darling. Hope you had a great Friday the 13th. You helped make mine ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are one clever little bunny. Have a great time with Nancy you lucky gals!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Vicki! Beware, digital quilts can be addicting. Hee hee. Thanks for sharing and for making my heart dance each time I visit you. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteVicki, Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and the fact that you blog a lot. It's so disappointing when you find a good blog but they only add something new every now and then. And thank you for the clue about Creative Tech. Their free Photoshop class is great. And your work in Photoshop is really fun. I enjoy checking out all your backgrounds. --Claire
ReplyDeletehope you have a great day arting. the little wood blocks are so pretty. i have some wood and a saw and a sander. i should make some. mine will have to be bigger though. i am still a beginner and it is easier for me to do bigger.
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