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Emerald Arches came about when I was playing around with a makeover for Stephen King’s novel Green Mile. One particular blending of an image and a background, the former discarded as far as Green Mile was concerned, shrieked at me to be recreated as my next art piece.
The photograph is a painting from 1842 by Jules Victor Genisson on Wikimedia of the interior of Amiens Cathedral. Blending it in ‘overlay’ mode via Photoshop with 2 Lil’ Owls texture 2LO Distressed 7 made my heart leap!
I wanted to bring out the edges as if the original had been an architectural drawing with a colour wash. This I achieved by adjusting the brightness and contrast and sharpening the edges until I was satisfied. I could have used Photoshop’s rendering tool on a duplicate layer but this is never satisfactory as it always looks unnatural and manufactured rather than actually drawn by hand.
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Source: “Emerald Arches” Tall Mugs by Sarah Vernon | Redbubble
Take care and keep laughing!
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16/11/2016 at 02:54
sydspix
This looks great Sarah1
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16/11/2016 at 12:23
First Night Design
Thank you, Syd!
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10/11/2016 at 19:29
D. Wallace Peach
So elegant, Sarah 🙂
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10/11/2016 at 20:15
First Night Design
Thank you, Diana!
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09/11/2016 at 22:08
Lynz Real Cooking
Lovely
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09/11/2016 at 22:22
First Night Design
Bless your heart, Lynn!
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09/11/2016 at 17:03
kkessler833
Beautiful!
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09/11/2016 at 22:22
First Night Design
You’ve made my day, Kendall – thanks!
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10/11/2016 at 14:41
kkessler833
Welcome!
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09/11/2016 at 11:56
Sarah
Beautiful. 🙂
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09/11/2016 at 22:21
First Night Design
Much thanks, Sarah!
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09/11/2016 at 11:27
IreneDesign2011
Beautiful color Sarah and and a great idea 🙂
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09/11/2016 at 22:21
First Night Design
Thank you, Irene!
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09/11/2016 at 10:33
Mary Smith
Very elegant and I love the colour.
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09/11/2016 at 22:20
First Night Design
Aw, thanks!
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09/11/2016 at 10:18
olganm
It works beautifully. I love gothic cathedrals and the colour gives it a dreamy look. Thanks, Sarah!
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09/11/2016 at 22:19
First Night Design
Bless you! I was quite surprised when I saw what it looked like on the mug – I was rather taken myself!
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09/11/2016 at 10:04
janetweightreed10
Beautiful. – We must keep smiling even on a day like this:)xx
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09/11/2016 at 22:17
First Night Design
That we must. I suggest a cup of tea to set the world to rights! Keep smiling. 🙂 xx
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09/11/2016 at 09:52
Lucy Brazier
That is beautiful!
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09/11/2016 at 22:15
First Night Design
Thank you, Lucy. I’m pleased we’re properly connected now!
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10/11/2016 at 07:40
Lucy Brazier
Yes me too! 😀
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09/11/2016 at 09:27
beetleypete
An exceptionally elegant way to enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee. The green is delightful, and the all-important white interior sets it off perfectly.
Best wishes, Pete.
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09/11/2016 at 09:27
beetleypete
Almost forgot. x
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09/11/2016 at 22:14
First Night Design
Thank you but forgot what? x
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09/11/2016 at 22:26
beetleypete
The x !
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