As I’ve said before, there are various software applications by which you can turn a photograph into a digital painting. While they have their uses, I prefer to use textures to provide a more interesting and subtler creation than that created by algorithms (or however it’s done!).
I created Searching the Sands in Photoshop with a photograph by Chris Sardegna and a texture from 2 Lil’ Owls, I tweaked the colour balance, brightness and contrast in both images and enhanced or faded certain areas.
“I had a dream about you. We were running on the beach, holding hands. It was a nude beach, but we were the only ones wearing clothes. You wore a bikini, and I wore my dead grandma’s dress—with my grandma still in it.
”
― Jarod Kintz, I had a dream about you 2
They dined on mince, and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon;
And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand,
They danced by the light of the moon.
—Edward Lear
Available at the following galleries:
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Zazzle US
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Fine Art America
Fine Art England
Saatchi Art
Take care and keep laughing!
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13/12/2015 at 03:38
sydspix
Another beauty Sarah!
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13/12/2015 at 00:59
Lynz Real Cooking
Very nice as always!
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13/12/2015 at 12:23
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Thanks!
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13/12/2015 at 17:27
Lynz Real Cooking
always!
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12/12/2015 at 19:39
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12/12/2015 at 18:13
teagan geneviene
I love things with texture. Thanks Sarah, for this look into your process. Mega hugs!
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12/12/2015 at 19:18
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Always a pleasure when one of my favourite writers comments! Mega weekend hugs, Teagan!
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12/12/2015 at 17:13
Mary
I’m ready for a walk on the beach – wow this is one beautiful and creative piece of art. Love the atmosphere created by the layering and editing. Nice one Sarah!
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12/12/2015 at 19:17
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I’ll meet you halfway! Grateful thanks, Mary.
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12/12/2015 at 19:52
Mary
🙂 a long ways from TX ~
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12/12/2015 at 15:30
olganm
You always discover a new way to do things. And it always seems to turn better. Love the image and both quotes. And yes, I wish I was there (not sure about the dress with my grandma still in it…) 🙂 Happy weekend, Sarah
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12/12/2015 at 19:16
First Night Design
Thank you! Not with the grandma in it but it’s just made think of a fabulous dress from Fenwicks which my grandmother wore as a young girl. It used to fit me and I lost it I don’t know where and I don’t know when. Happy Sunday!
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12/12/2015 at 14:53
janemorley2014
Very dreamy Sarah, makes me think Captain Wentworth might appear any moment in search of Anne!
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12/12/2015 at 14:54
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What a lovely idea! Thank you, Jane.
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12/12/2015 at 12:45
beetleypete
You have managed to turn a modern photograph into an early 19th century painting. Not only skill, but vision.
I prefer your version.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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12/12/2015 at 14:34
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I’m engraving your words on my tombstone! Thanks.
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12/12/2015 at 10:31
janetweightreed10
A beautiful image…makes me want to be there, and Edward Lear’s words always make my heart sing. Hope you enjoy a lovely, peaceful weekend…with some smiles….janet:)xx
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12/12/2015 at 14:33
First Night Design
Aw, thanks, Janet. I wouldn’t mind being there too! Keep smiling too. 🙂
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12/12/2015 at 08:31
IreneDesign2011
Very creative Sarah 🙂
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12/12/2015 at 14:32
First Night Design
Bless you, Irene.
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12/12/2015 at 07:49
tribalmysticstories
Beautiful!
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12/12/2015 at 14:32
First Night Design
Thanks so much.
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