103 pages of creative photography practices such as image transfers, texture layering, alternative photography and hand coloring photos. In no time you will be able to take your ordinary pictures to the next level.
Sure you can make some beautiful textures on your PC and it will probably be an easier, faster and a cleaner process.
However, if you like the direct contact with the materials, you will sure love this process.
What you need:
• Any size canvas or hardboard panel.
• Collage materials such as: newspaper clippings, designer or hand-made papers, stamps, ticket stubs, brown paper bags, wrapping paper, etc.
• Mod Podge or school glue
• Acrylic or water paints
• Optional: distress ink.
• UV protective finish such as Krylon Clear Finish or Mod Podge
1. Cover the canvas panel with your chosen collage materials adhering them with Mod Podge or school glue. Don’t worry if your work is sloppy and there are creases and bumps as it will add a texture quality to your final collage.
2. Water-down the color of your choice and paint a thin layer over your collage letting the layer beneath show through. Paint the center lighter and go with a darker shade of the same color toward the edges. Cover your work of art with any clear finish;
Mod Podge can be used for this purpose as well.
3. When the collage is dry you can scan it and use it as a background texture for your beautiful images (check out this Quick Photoshop texture tutorial to learn how it is done). Remember, when blending your handmade colorful texture with the photo it is important that this vibrant background is subtle and does not overwhelm your photo.
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New eBook: Spice Up Your Photos
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
Inkjet and image transfers, hand-coloring photos, texture layers, salt prints, cyanotypes, paper negatives and much more.
PHOTO TRANSFER TUTORIAL
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