A couple days ago I FINALLY got to see the movie "Avatar" in 3D. My 3 gal pals and I had a girl day on a Monday which is rare. Of course we had a blast and there was a lot of excitement, screaming, jumping and laughing - it was all Vicki Ross LOL!!!!!!!!!
Well when I got home and had dinner with my hubby who stayed home from work, I jumped right on my Photoshop and played with my kid pic. The image came together fast and I was delighted to get it out of my system :) Here are a couple other steps:
Well when I got home and had dinner with my hubby who stayed home from work, I jumped right on my Photoshop and played with my kid pic. The image came together fast and I was delighted to get it out of my system :) Here are a couple other steps:
Of course the main character caught my attention! Injured Marine soldier, Jake Sully, is confined to a wheelchair, finds his warrior heart inside a fully functioning and capable body! I so related to him getting so out of hand excited in the lab when he woke up as an Avatar and was able to stand, walk, jump and RUN!
I also appreciated all the hard work and perfectionist level that the whole graphics department had to maintain in order to produce such a flawless animated film. I remember when the first Shrek came out and I was disappointed to detect some glitches. But I sure didn't see any of that in Avatar I'm pleased to say :)
Well I do enjoy graphic art; I love the instant gratification when I think I'm done and I can print it or publish it and send it off to the infinite cyber world. Unlike the oil portrait I'm waiting to dry a bit longer so I can get an even tone and take a photo to show you...
I also appreciated all the hard work and perfectionist level that the whole graphics department had to maintain in order to produce such a flawless animated film. I remember when the first Shrek came out and I was disappointed to detect some glitches. But I sure didn't see any of that in Avatar I'm pleased to say :)
Well I do enjoy graphic art; I love the instant gratification when I think I'm done and I can print it or publish it and send it off to the infinite cyber world. Unlike the oil portrait I'm waiting to dry a bit longer so I can get an even tone and take a photo to show you...
Ha!! That's awesome Erika! Better be careful or people will start asking you for their own Avatar pic. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda! LOL well I'm a business person who can be convinced to share my skills for a fee ;) Thanks so much! Did you like the movie???
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever. I want to learn Photoshop and play around like this. You're always an inspiration my dear Erika!
ReplyDeleteSweet Sheila - I have no doubt you can pick it up fast because you have great tenacity! The best way to learn PS is to play with all the buttons and filters to familiarize yourself. I've trained complete novices in 2 weeks and they were employable as production graphic artists at the end of training!
ReplyDeleteHey Erika! I always suspected that you came from another galaxy. Now I have proof!!
ReplyDeleteAlice the jig is up huh? You're just too smart for me, I sensed it about 10 light years away! *shakes head*
ReplyDeleteLove you, Tootsie! What fun! Wasn't it just the best movie ever? Even DH thought so and he's such an action movie freak.
ReplyDeleteYou are priceless, Princess :D
Tootsie Roll! I really wasn't expecting to like it because I'm such a Classic Disney Animation fan and I was disappointed when I gave Shrek a chance LOL! But there was enough there for me to like. Love the environment and excellent craftsmanship- I'll always have a soft spot for top shelf art ;)
ReplyDeleteTakes one to know one na-na-na-na-na!!
Hey, pretty girl. You are precious and I love your pose...so grown up, and what good job you did with your Photoshop. I bet you really had fun, and I can see why you like doing graphic art. So you!
ReplyDeleteLater, kid,
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Thanks so much! I do enjoy creating graphics but it just doesn't fulfill me as creating fine art work. However I think I'm fortunate to have a few different outlet for my creativity :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute, I love her eyes! I have Photoshop but haven't figure out how to use all the tools yet. I have been looking around your blog and really love your portraits.
ReplyDeleteCarol I hope you only use Photoshop to size and make basic adjustments with photos of your art - you have much useful creative talents to apply to canvas and paper to be messing with software :) Thanks so much for the compliments and visit!
ReplyDeleteThat is great! A pretty blue you! I only have photoshop elements.
ReplyDeleteLOL Tiglizzyclone people have told me blue becomes me :) I don't know how limited Elements is...I used some basic steps to do this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post to read. Good job..
ReplyDeleteHi Dorothy thanks so much for the visit! Glad you enjoyed the read :)
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