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New Gold and Silver Leaf Overlay Collection

3/24/2016

 

Introducing the Gold and Silver Leaf Overlay Collection

Gold and Silver Leaf Overlay Collection
Sometimes I have some images that I want to add a bit of glitz, glamour, shine and sparkle to, and this collection is perfect for that!  I've create a variety of styles here, most of which are borders designed to add some flair to the edges of your finished art.  A few are more solid, in case you need a larger background area of gold or silver leaf.   Check out the example images below:
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Above:  Tiger with gold leaf border applied  Below:  Tiger with silver leaf borders applied
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Below:  Flowers with a mix of gold leaf and silver leaf
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Finch and purple flowers art with a heavy mix of gold and silver borders applied to create an interesting framed effect for the finished work. 

TIP:  To further enhance shine/sparkle, duplicate the gold and/or silver layers and set them to hard light layer mode or vivid light layer modes.
Below:  On the birds on a vase image below, I applied one of the more solid gold leaf layers to the image and masked that layer entirely away.  Then I reversed my brush and masked the gold back slightly on the vase only, giving just the brass vase a bit of sparkle at the bottom where the highlight on the vase was naturally.  I then duplicated that gold layer and set it to hard light to pump up the shine and sparkle just a little more.
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Impressionist Spring Mini Pack Collection

3/11/2016

 

Introducing the Impressionist Spring Mini Pack Collection

Impressionist Spring Mini Pack
I am SO EXCITED about this new mini pack, Impressionist Spring!  Filled with all the colors of this wonderful season, this collection is amazingly versatile.  I used one or more textures from this collection on all of the images shown here, both as backgrounds and as layers on top in various layer modes and opacities.  The concept of using these textures is the same one I describe in my video on the tutorials page, "Working With The Nature Splash Collection".  There's no reason to be exact with masking on these -- mask away parts of your subjects and bring the exciting, impressionist style texture right into and over your subjects to create a fun, painterly look.

The collection also works well with photos and photo layers when you use Topaz Impression to create painterly effects.  In fact, I've used Topaz Impression on every one of these to some extent.  I've even create a few "human" examples, to demonstrate how well these textures can work with people, too!

The collection began with 12 textures to form the mini pack, but then I thought it would be fun to create some colorful variations of the 12.  Now the collection contains the original 12, plus one color variation of each, to make a total of 24 fun textures in this package.
Like this collection?  Buy it here.  Commercial Use OK.
Impressionist Sunflowers
Ready for Spring - songbird art
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Hiding In The Spring Foliage - songbird art

Spring Canvas Mini Pack Collection

3/10/2016

 

Introducing the Spring Canvas Mini Pack Collection

Spring Canvas Mini Pack Collection
The new Spring Canvas Mini Pack Collection features 15 simple painted backgrounds, in 15 fun, spring colors.  You can, of course, blend your photos with these background textures, or you can use them as a starting point for your digital paintings, as I've done in the two examples below.  On both of these, I blended away the background of the photo, with the canvas texture underneath.  Then I used Topaz Impression on the photo layer to create a painterly feel for the subject.  For the bluebird, I even took it one step farther.  I took the merged image into Corel Painter and repainted just the bird to make him even more painterly!
Like this texture/background collection?  Buy it here for only $10.  Commercial Use OK.
Spring Beginnings - flower art
Alert Bluebird - songbird art

Tall Field of Grass 2 Scenic Background

3/9/2016

 

Introducing the Tall Field of Grass 2 Scenic Background

Tall Field of Grass 2 Scenic Background
A few days ago, I introduced Tall Field of Grass 1 - a vertical scenic background.  Today I'm introducing a horizontal Tall Field of Grass background, so no matter if your original image is vertical or horizontal, you'll have some great grass choices for your favorite subjects!  This one is available in an amazing 24 color tones, some darker and some lighter shades, for a variety of scenes, from dramatic to soft and subtle.  I used this Tall Field of Grass background with one of my recent eagle shots.  Because of backlighting, the eagle was too dark on the underside, and trying to bring all the details out on that shot would simply make for a noisy mess.  Instead, I masked away her background, blending her in with one of the darker toned color choices.  Her underside is still dark, but now the grass beneath her adds interest to the overall image, which wasn't there before.
Like this texture/background?  Buy the collection in 24 color tones here.  Commercial Use OK.
Out of the Grass - Bald Eagle Art

Tall Field of Grass 1 Scenic Background

3/6/2016

 

Introducing the Tall Field of Grass 1 Scenic Background

Tall Field of Grass 1 Scenic Background
If you need an interesting place to move a subject to, check out the Tall Field of Grass 1 Scenic Background, available in 20 color tones!  I used this background in a couple different color tones with two of my favorite subjects - the bald eagle and the lion.  The lion was a zoo photo.  I've included the original photo of him below so you can see the transformation.  I masked away his background and part of his body to make the "grass" come through from underneath, essentially then appearing on top of him.  I also used the grass layer on top in a couple of different layer modes in low opacities to add drama and light.  The process with the eagle was the same.
Like this texture/background?  Buy the set of 20 here for only $20.  Commercial Use OK.
Visiting the Puddle Bald Eagle Art
Here Comes the King Lion Art
This is the original lion photo taken at the zoo.  ~>

It's a good photo, but I couldn't fit him all in the frame and his leg being "cut off" on the bottom bothers me.  By blending him with the Tall Field of Grass 1 Background, he now looks like he's in a better place. :)
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That Vintage Glow Mini Pack

3/4/2016

 

That Vintage Glow Mini Pack

That Vintage Glow Mini Texture Pack
When you wish to take your subjects back to those glowing moments in time, this collection will help you do just that!  These eight soft, yet dramatic, textures/backgrounds are perfect for adding a sense of warmth, mystery, and drama to your subjects.  Included in the package are two vintage canvas overlays - one horizontal and one vertical - if you desire to give your subjects a worn or grunge look using the canvas.  Check out some of these examples made with the textures and overlays from this collection:
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Original Photo
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After blending with That Vintage Glow Textures
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Original photo
Rottweiler Puppy
After blending with That Vintage Glow Textures
Below are a few more examples made with textures and overlays from this collection.  For all of these {except the eagle  and turkeys below} I have masked away the background from the photo and used the texture as a background, as well as in various layer modes on top, as I describe in my tutorials on this page.  TIP:  When using these textures in various layer modes on top {multiply, overlay and soft light are my favorites}, it can really boost the golden tones.  If you want those tones LESS enhanced, desaturate your top layers to tone down the golden hues, leaving just the effect and lighting. :)
Straw Delivery - Bald Eagle Art
Country Calf
Turkey Day At Grandpa's Farm
Like this collection?  Get That Vintage Glow Mini Pack here.  Commercial Use OK.

March is Mini Pack Month!

3/1/2016

 

Welcome to Mini Pack Month!

This month at The Daily Texture is mini pack month.  I will be releasing small groupings of textures each week throughout the month.  Therefore, there will be no new Daily Textures during March, but there will be a lot of fun small packages for you!  The first pack will be released on or before March 7th.  In the meantime, you're welcome to enjoy the very popular Nature Splash Collection, on sale until March 7th!
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