Using Textured Backgrounds via Layer Masking: I use textured background images as layer masks over my subject photo, then "paint" my subject to bring it to the foreground. Here are a...

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Using Textured Backgrounds via Layer Masking

Mar 17, 2020 13:47:33 #

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

I use textured background images as layer masks over my subject photo, then "paint" my subject to bring it to the foreground. Here are a couple of examples. In "Orchids" the background is a blurred version of an oil painting in my living room. In "Dogwood" the background was created by panning a wooded scene.

The painting is a tedious process, but the finished products worth it. Comments welcome.
Mark

moderator note: for step by step, see new topic 3/20/2020:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-636949-1.html

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Mar 17, 2020 16:20:07 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I like them. #2 is really nice.

Mar 17, 2020 16:45:00 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

These are very lovely, Mark. Subtle and beautiful. Thank you for posting to PP Forum!

Did you notice that one of the stickied topics is a "texture library?"
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-630884-1.html

Feel free to use anything from there, and if you have one you'd like to offer to others, let me know and I'll add it. All the best to you.

Mar 17, 2020 17:08:51 #

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

Thanks, Linda. I still have much to learn.

Mar 17, 2020 17:11:17 #

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

It would be beneficial if you spelled out the steps you take, mffox.

Mar 17, 2020 17:47:40 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

DWU2 wrote:

It would be beneficial if you spelled out the steps you take, mffox.

I would like to encourage all who post topics here to think of PP Forum's primary purpose as learning/teaching. Matt, feel free to include screenprints of your actions, if that is easier, and any tips on what was involved in the "painting" (revealing).

Also, if you have questions about specific actions, don't hesitate to ask as there are several folks here who do layers and masking regularly. Thanks again.

Mar 17, 2020 20:12:46 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

These are both lovely and very well done. The downloads are excellent.

Mar 18, 2020 08:22:50 #

Houstoncatlover

Linda, how do I find the texture library you mentioned? Thanks. Carolyn

Mar 18, 2020 08:27:15 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Houstoncatlover wrote:

Linda, how do I find the texture library you mentioned? Thanks. Carolyn

Sorry, I'll go back add the link to my earlier comment. On PP Forum's first page, there are three stickied topics. The second one down is a small collection of textures offered by members:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-630884-1.html

The thread also contains links to sites that offer free textures + many hints on how to create your own. Be sure to scroll the entire page. Hopefully we'll add more as time goes on.

Here's an older topic in For Your Consideration with many tips:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-404543-1.html

PP Forum first page with guidelines, tutorials list and more:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html

Thanks for your interest!

Mar 18, 2020 08:38:01 #

Houstoncatlover

Thanks very much.

Mar 18, 2020 09:01:49 #