The first thing I want you to remember when creating art from your photos is this:
There Are No Rules
I've never liked rules. There are so many rules we have to follow in society...every event, every place, every moment it seems, has its own specific set of rules. Even photography and art has "rules". When it comes to PHOTOGRAPHY and ART, I've spent my life breaking the rules, as that's one area in life I feel I can be free and unencumbered. I break the rules with the textures I create for The Daily Texture, which makes them different and unique compared to anything else in the market today. And then I break the rules with the art I create using my photos along those textures and backgrounds. Breaking the rules has enabled me to create a wide range of art which I license and sell around the world!
In this video, I give you some things to think about, outside of the rules of photography and the rules of art. I've also included some video notes below, along with links to the textures used in this video. --Jai Johnson
In this video, I give you some things to think about, outside of the rules of photography and the rules of art. I've also included some video notes below, along with links to the textures used in this video. --Jai Johnson
Notes:
In taking your photo from the camera to art, there are NO RULES.
Ask yourself:
What are you attracted to in the photo?
What draws your eye the most?
What do you like and dislike?
Ask yourself what you want to convey with your artistic presentation.
Do you want to convey realism, impressionistic or expressive traits, or both, in your art?
Do you want to convey a feeling or a mood?
Do you want to convey a message?
After you've determined the answers to those questions, decide what you want your focal point to be. And decide how to get your viewer there, to that focal point.
There are two easy ways to get your viewer to the focal point in your art:
Color
Light
A third way to get your viewer to the focal point is by using forced focus. With forced focus, you blur areas you want to downplay, and you fine tune and bring sharpness and detail to the area you want them to focus on.
Give yourself permission to play, permission to step outside the boundaries of what you "see" in the original photo. Remember, YOU are the creator here -- there are NO RULES when creating art from your photos.
Ask yourself:
What are you attracted to in the photo?
What draws your eye the most?
What do you like and dislike?
Ask yourself what you want to convey with your artistic presentation.
Do you want to convey realism, impressionistic or expressive traits, or both, in your art?
Do you want to convey a feeling or a mood?
Do you want to convey a message?
After you've determined the answers to those questions, decide what you want your focal point to be. And decide how to get your viewer there, to that focal point.
There are two easy ways to get your viewer to the focal point in your art:
Color
Light
A third way to get your viewer to the focal point is by using forced focus. With forced focus, you blur areas you want to downplay, and you fine tune and bring sharpness and detail to the area you want them to focus on.
Give yourself permission to play, permission to step outside the boundaries of what you "see" in the original photo. Remember, YOU are the creator here -- there are NO RULES when creating art from your photos.
Textures/Backgrounds Used In This Video:
Illumination Texture Collection
$80.00
The Illumination Texture Collection features 28 rich textures/backgrounds, each featuring a beautiful glow to bring light and focus to your subject. You can use these textures "as is" to add a painterly feel to your photographs. Using your transform tool in your software, you can stretch them and position them exactly where you need them for your art. You can also use these textures as overlay layers to enhance existing photos or to add unique color tones throughout your artistic images.
This collection contains a total of 28 textures, all for one low price. Download is presented as TWO (2) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. Due to the large file sizes, the download may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
This collection contains a total of 28 textures, all for one low price. Download is presented as TWO (2) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. Due to the large file sizes, the download may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
Explorations Texture Collection
$30.00
The Explorations Texture Collection features 10 textures with various shades of deep, rich fall colors and energetic brush strokes. Use these textures "as is" to add a painterly feel to your photographs. Using your transform tool in your software, you can stretch them and position them exactly where you need them for your art. You can also use these textures as overlay layers to enhance existing photos or to add unique color tones throughout your artistic images. These also make wonderful beginning backgrounds for your digital paintings!
This collection contains a total of 10 textures, all for one low price. Download is presented as ONE (1) large zip file. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. Due to the large file size, the download may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
This collection contains a total of 10 textures, all for one low price. Download is presented as ONE (1) large zip file. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. Due to the large file size, the download may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
The Canvas Play Texture and Overlay Collection
$120.00
The Canvas Play Texture and Overlay Collection features 32 painted background textures, one streaks and drips overlay {in 22 colors!}, and one splatter overlay {also in 22 colors!}, all with rich, natural tones. For wildlife, domestic animals, still life, people, landscapes, and more of your favorite subjects, these textures bring an energetic painted look to your fine art!
Use these textures "as is" to add a painterly feel to your photographs by placing them on a layer under your subject and masking away the subject's original background. Using your transform tool in your software, you can stretch them and position them exactly where you need them for your art. You can also use these textures as overlay layers to enhance existing photos or to add unique color tones throughout your artistic images. These also make wonderful beginning backgrounds for your digital paintings {see the blueberries example}! And then the overlays...they can be layered multiple times, resized, etc...see the video below!
This collection contains a total of 76 total resources, all for one low price. Download is presented as SEVEN (7) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 and 6000x6000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. Overlays are 6000x6000 PNG files {transparent}. Due to the large file sizes, the download WILL take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
Use these textures "as is" to add a painterly feel to your photographs by placing them on a layer under your subject and masking away the subject's original background. Using your transform tool in your software, you can stretch them and position them exactly where you need them for your art. You can also use these textures as overlay layers to enhance existing photos or to add unique color tones throughout your artistic images. These also make wonderful beginning backgrounds for your digital paintings {see the blueberries example}! And then the overlays...they can be layered multiple times, resized, etc...see the video below!
This collection contains a total of 76 total resources, all for one low price. Download is presented as SEVEN (7) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 and 6000x6000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. Overlays are 6000x6000 PNG files {transparent}. Due to the large file sizes, the download WILL take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
Dreamy Skies Texture Collection
$80.00
The Dreamy Skies Texture Collection features 50 soft, dreamy sky textures/backgrounds, for your subjects which require a gentler touch. You can use these textures "as is" to add a painterly feel to your photographs. Using your transform tool in your software, you can stretch them and position them exactly where you need them for your art. You can also use these textures as overlay layers to enhance existing photos or to add unique color tones throughout your artistic images {see the bald eagle image in the example photos!}.
As a bonus, we've included samples of 4 big white fluffy cloud overlays for you to pair with your dreamy skies if you want to add more interest. Be sure to check out the new Big White Fluffies Cloud Overlay Collection for 50 more cloud overlays to enhance your art and photos!
This collection contains a total of 50 textures and 4 cloud overlays, all for one low price. Download is presented as THREE (3) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. {Cloud overlays are various sizes}. Due to the large file sizes, the download may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
As a bonus, we've included samples of 4 big white fluffy cloud overlays for you to pair with your dreamy skies if you want to add more interest. Be sure to check out the new Big White Fluffies Cloud Overlay Collection for 50 more cloud overlays to enhance your art and photos!
This collection contains a total of 50 textures and 4 cloud overlays, all for one low price. Download is presented as THREE (3) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size and are large size JPG files. {Cloud overlays are various sizes}. Due to the large file sizes, the download may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
This resource is made available in accordance with our commercial use license. Please read the license before purchasing.
The Final Owl Art Created In This Video:
Determination
