Digital Art - Searching For Simplicity
A slideshow of digital-art images
There is a certain 'look' I'm trying to create - I can see it in my mind, and I'm getting closer but I'm not fully happy yet.... perhaps I never will be!
The idea here is to simplify the image, removing detail until all that is left is the essential composition - the light and shape and colour. In other words, I'm trying to use my camera to produce "paintings."
These photos have all been manipulated using Topaz Simplify and converted to into a short slideshow. I will post the individual still images below. Let me know what you think... is there a value to looking at images through this type of filter, or are you only interested in the latest high-resolution fifty-megapixel images?
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Is there a particular piece of software you have used and can recommend to create 'painterly' images? If so, let me know in the comments.
Here are the individual files - All original images based on my photographs taken in and around Victoria, British Columbia. Thanks for taking a look.
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Those are some fantastic captures. I appreciate your editing and they do look like paintings! The first and last ones are my favorites.
Thanks so much, I'm glad you like them. It's still not what I'm trying to make, but perhaps a little closer...
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Thank you very much @pixresteemer!
Let me try this again after putting more money in the piggybank!
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Too funny! Yes, I saw it come in Denise, thank you again!
The first one with the light streaming through the trees?? Love this....I have a collection of pastoral and tree forest pictures. Love this.
What a creative soul you are....seriously. This idea is a great idea!!
There used to be a "posterize" edit in Picassa - I don't know if another software would have it...you could try using that and playing with the controls to see what happens. I really like what you've done though and can't wait to see what it is you are trying to achieve.
I'm a fan.
I really appreciate the comment @countrygirl... the shot with the sunbeams is my favourite from the lot. I'll keep working on my vision - but it's been a long time already, and I have haven't figured it out yet! :)
Just Excellent.
Thank you very much!
I couldn't recommend a software unfortunately but love what you've done with these. =)
Thanks very much, I'm glad :)
That was an amazingly beautiful series. I am reminded of Emily Carr in a number of them:) I tend to just use photo editing to create my digital art, no particular program. But looking at these works, maybe I should. Bravo. An extraordinarily beautiful post, Keith:)
Thank you so much! There's something fun about turning my DSLR into a low-resolution camera! I'm so happy you like the images! :)
You have created an enchanting Fantasy Forest with these images Keith. Love them. Have you tried any of the painting effects in Be Funky? They are more versatile than what I originally thought. I've almost given up on Dreamscope. Have a look at this one http://editor.pho.to/ I haven't used them for a while but they do have some interesting features.
Thanks so much, Trudee! I can't wait to try those other editing programs!
You're very welcome Keith. I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations.
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