Monday, July 20, 2009

Hummer's Song and Yellowbird



A word about digital art- love it! Okay that's two words but I have only been at this for four months now (got Photoshop Elements in March of this year) and I have discovered ways to make old things new again! The two digital collages above were made for the Rosie and Linda's Big Art Adventure " A Bird in Hand" being the theme. Both pieces were made from photos that I have taken of flowers from my yard and the birds are silk decorative pieces that I have used in centerpiece arrangements and what- not around the house. "Nothing special "pictures but by erasing out their background , blending them with the floral photos as the first layer and "painting" (for quite some time to get it right) in Photoshop with artistic filters and layers- I came up with two whole new works. Artistic recycling!

12 comments:

  1. Gives a whole new meaning to recycling!
    I will have to get Photoshop Elements because I love what you do & would love to play. I can't quite do it yet....but it is on my list :)

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  2. They are both beautiful Lori.....you have obviously become skilled at using PS Elements. I have a trial copy but I've been beaten by it! I probably don't spend enough time finding out how to use it properly - but I would love to be able to do what you do!
    Thank you for taking part in our challenge.
    Linda :-)
    ABAA

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  3. Unbelievable, beautiful and fabulous ART!!!! What fantastic colors and I could sit and look at them for so long they are just so gorgeous!
    Congratulations on your special touch with photoshop elements!
    Beth♥

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  4. Your artwork is so Vibrant and soul touching! I do love it so.

    To answer your question my banner is new but it will probably change again soon. I love to change things and my page is on the list so that things don't get to mundane for me:)

    Have a magical and Creative day!
    XXXX
    Becky

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  5. These are lovely, my hands down favourite is the yellow bird, if he was up on the wall he would make me feel happy and smile everytime I passed him! Very clever of you. (I can't get the hang of layers on photoshop.)
    Happy crafting Lori!
    Gini xx

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  6. Fantastic the depth and interest you've created, both creations are beautiful and so vibrant Lori!
    I continue to be in awe of digital art and am impressed you've only be doing it such a short time with such brilliant results!

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  7. Stunning projects Lori - so pleased you visited my blog and left a sweet comment, as it lead me over here onto yours. The Yellow Bird is fabulous - such vibrant colours too. A very happy, uplifting image.
    Love, Sylvia x

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  8. both your pieces are amazing! the colors and birds! I especially love the first. You are very talented! :)

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  9. Wow , they are very beautiful !
    Great colors .
    For ABAA Rini the Netherlands

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  10. I really like the top one. The colors are amazing!

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  11. Love both of these. I am with you digital ROCKS!

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