How To...
Create A Series Of Art
Using similar photos and the same texture sets on each
Creating a series of art is a fabulous way to develop a body of work with a cohesive feel. When you create art in a series like I show you how to do in the video below, it will give you a recognizable look and style in a larger collection of work. I often develop a series to 1) gain more customers for a specific subject matter and 2) make a body of work with a similar style to facilitate an event or show, or to appeal to licensing agencies I work with when getting my art into the marketplace.
I hope you enjoy watching me edit two Bison photos in a small series of four I've created using the texture and overlay collections listed below.
--Jai Johnson
I hope you enjoy watching me edit two Bison photos in a small series of four I've created using the texture and overlay collections listed below.
--Jai Johnson
The Final Four in my mini "Mighty Bison" Series:
NOTES & TIPS:
--Pay attention to your lighting. Don't mix cloudy photos with sunny photos in the same series.
--Keep within a certain subject matter when creating a series.
--Use the same texture collection{s} throughout the series. Here's an example I've already published of a city series I made. For that series, I used the same texture collections, layouts, font and accent heart for each one in the group. If I had just done one image like this, and not created a series, I wouldn't have the multiple licensing deals I have with this group of art. So a series paid off well in this case! Here's a link to my licensed art on coasters at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
--Keep similar color tones throughout. For example, if you desaturate one, be sure to desaturate the others in the series.
--If using Topaz Impression, or doing anything painterly with the art, make sure to use the same presets, effects, brushes, etc., to encourage consistency throughout the series.
--Be sure to process and edit the final images in the same way throughout, to build a good, cohesive look to the group of art. For example, if you add golden accent lighting to one image, be sure to add it somewhere on the others as well.
--This isn't set in stone, but it's something I try to keep in mind when doing a series: Create an even number of images in your series, preferably in groups of four. Depending on the amount of photos you have, it won't always work out that way, but if you plan on going the licensing route with your art, agencies tend to love groups of four.
--Keep within a certain subject matter when creating a series.
--Use the same texture collection{s} throughout the series. Here's an example I've already published of a city series I made. For that series, I used the same texture collections, layouts, font and accent heart for each one in the group. If I had just done one image like this, and not created a series, I wouldn't have the multiple licensing deals I have with this group of art. So a series paid off well in this case! Here's a link to my licensed art on coasters at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
--Keep similar color tones throughout. For example, if you desaturate one, be sure to desaturate the others in the series.
--If using Topaz Impression, or doing anything painterly with the art, make sure to use the same presets, effects, brushes, etc., to encourage consistency throughout the series.
--Be sure to process and edit the final images in the same way throughout, to build a good, cohesive look to the group of art. For example, if you add golden accent lighting to one image, be sure to add it somewhere on the others as well.
--This isn't set in stone, but it's something I try to keep in mind when doing a series: Create an even number of images in your series, preferably in groups of four. Depending on the amount of photos you have, it won't always work out that way, but if you plan on going the licensing route with your art, agencies tend to love groups of four.
Collections Used In This Video:
Night Hunter Texture Collection
$66.00
The Night Hunter Texture Collection features 22 dark and dramatic background textures, featuring dark tones and subtle brushwork for ease of blending with your favorite subjects. There are both horizontal and vertical textures in this collection. For wildlife, domestic animals, still life, people, landscapes, and more of your favorite subjects, these textures will enhance your art with a mystical and dramatic mood only the night can offer.
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!
This collection contains a total of 22 textures, all for one low price. Download is presented as TWO (2) large zip files. Textures are 6000x4000 pixels in size {vertical and horizontal} 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.
Painted Accents Eight Overlay Collection
$12.00
The Painted Accents Eight Overlay Collection features one {1} ground dust painted accent in 22 color tones from Jai's personal color palette. Dress up your wildlife, domestic animals, still life, people, landscapes, and more of your art featuring your favorite subjects with these accents, which add expressive elements, interest, and a uniqueness to your finished art, as no two artists will use them in the same manner as you will!
Use these overlays "as is" to add an expressive, painterly feel to your photographs by placing them on a layer on top of your subject and masking away the areas you don't want to keep. 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 in a variety of layer modes to enhance existing photos or to add unique color tones throughout your artistic images.
This collection contains a total of one {1} PNG transparent overlay in 22 color tones, all for one low price. Download is presented as ONE (1) large zip file. Overlays are 6000x4000 pixels and are large size PNG files with transparent backgrounds in horizontal formats. 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.