Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Barnyard Blues


This is my entry for The Three Muses challenge this week (Chickens). My Rooster is a Coucou bleu (Holland Breed) . I blended the image over the background (artist paper-Creative imaginations- Christine Adolph), and used multi layers of coloring but tried to keep the feathering intact. I then added a 'Difference' gradient filter for a 'batik' look. There are an amazing number of beautiful breeds of chickens - I always enjoy going to the county fair here in the summer and being blown away by some incredible 'fancy 'breeds that you don't see on the common farm.
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31 comments:

  1. *jean*October 27, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    gorgeous!! your digi skills turn out such incredible images!! love this!

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  2. papercrackerOctober 27, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    You did a beautiful job with this! I love the blue and russet brown colors together. Looks even better full size. Awesome work!

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  3. OzstuffOctober 27, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Wow! This is truly frameworthy! I am in awe at what you have done to make this rooster so spectacular and so painterly. Fantastic.

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  4. indybevOctober 27, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    He's simply magnificent! Your blending and use of filters is masterful, Lori, and the end result is beautiful.

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  5. "MOI" FreubelOctober 27, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Please ENLARGE it for the details !!
    *******
    Brilliant work Lori !
    I love what you did with all the layers and the gradient !!
    You're getting better and better with your photoshop?? program !!

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  6. Terri DaughertyOctober 27, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    this is nothing less than stunning lori! you amaze me with your digital skills and your knowledge of blending and when to use the right filter.

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  7. FayeOctober 27, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Wow, Lori. This is really beautiful. Love the explanation of how you achieved this.

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  8. JudyOctober 27, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    WOW & again WOW, Lori, your effects are amazing, absolute brilliance here, love it!

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  9. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 27, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Absolutely beautiful artwork, I love it.

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  10. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    HI Lori....this is fantastic!!! what an amazing piece!!! lovely work!!

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  11. AliMayesOctober 28, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Fabulous digiwork Lori!

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  12. Mary S. HuntOctober 28, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    this turned out beautiful!

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  13. LimareaOctober 28, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    This is really great! This you can definitely put a frame around and hang on the wall :)

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  14. WrightStuffOctober 28, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    The detailing in this is incredible, especially when you enlarge it. I keep coming back for another look!

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  15. johannaOctober 28, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    fantastic!! i wish i had your digital skills...

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  16. YvonneOctober 28, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Absolutely amazing, Lori!

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  17. JuliaOctober 28, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Great piece of art! Love the colors and textures!

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  18. MartinaOctober 28, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Lori, your work is amazing!! Such a variety and very inspirational!!

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  19. TaluulaOctober 28, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    This is nothing less than absolutely stunning and beautiful Lori, and thank you so much for describing your process, it helps the rest of us to learn something new. Bravo.

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  20. Eila AOctober 28, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Oh, Lori, your piece is really really beautiful! I love the colours and patterns, and your skills in digital art making are fantastic!

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  21. Elizabeth GoldenOctober 28, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I am loving this chicken. I love the way you used his black and white feathers into your collage.

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  22. BadPennyOctober 28, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    this is stunning !

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  23. JayneOctober 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous as always Lori!!

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  24. LivArtNowOctober 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Wow,this is gorgeous!! what a fantastic rooster and I love the work you've done, how the colours shift and the leaves... Fantastic!!!

    Linda

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  25. JeanOctober 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Lori, he is quite magnificent in all his colors. Excellent digital work. I can almost see the beginnings of a heart on the left side. Was that intentional? As if he's strutting his stuff to attract his mate.

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  26. Anne (cornucopia)October 28, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    This is a great image Lori! I like how you split it in half, and the way you designed each side.

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  27. vintage wilOctober 29, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Fabulous piece! great image!!

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  28. Astrid MacleanOctober 29, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Wonderful many layered piece andI love the title!

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  29. nancyOctober 29, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful work, and a great piece of artwork - Rooster style.

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  30. JannyOctober 30, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    Great!

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  31. EffieOctober 30, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That's beautiful!

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