Sunday, October 2, 2011

Take a word--Walls

I hope you all enjoy this challenge!


Frida's Wall

I learned this technique from an Adobe PSE magazine. It involves using the Displace filter to make an image look like it is painted directly on a textured surface.

The wall, a photo of an ancient Mexican pyramid, is from Seldom Seen at T4L and the image of Frida is a photo from a Mexican Cultural poster, the kind that might be plastered on a wall.


This one is based on an idea for an art journal proposed by Elizabeth Golden, from Last Door...Down the Hall. It's to use photos of old walls and add your own "graffiti" to them. She's done several, and they are posted on her blog. This wall is, in fact, one of her photos, offered as a freebie there. Thank you Elizabeth! The Dancer is a brush I made from an altered photo.
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14 comments:

  1. BillOctober 2, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I love your Frida wall! It looks real!

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  2. SharonOctober 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Stunning wall creations Linda!!!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Great challenge, Linda. I love your samples! What a great technique on the first one.

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  4. johannaOctober 3, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    both are gorgeous!! thanks for explaining how you made them, really tempting to try out!

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  5. JunibearsOctober 3, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Your work is just stunning this week Linda. I especially like Frida painted on the wall. Superb.xx

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  6. Heavens2BetsyOctober 3, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I love your Frida wall.... she looks stunning placed there. penny

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  7. RosieOctober 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I like your Frida, Linda, but I LOVE the wall + graffiti - so cool! What a great brush!

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  8. "MOI" FreubelOctober 3, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Linda, I take a deep bow for al the different techniques you used !! They look incredible. Be proud of yourself my friend !! Well done.

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  9. OzstuffOctober 3, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I love both pictures, Linda. I'm so glad you created two versions because that's double the inspiration for our blog friends. It is proving to be a popular challenge. Thanks so much for the input.
    Fantastic artwork.

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  10. OzstuffOctober 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I tried this once before but I'm not sure it went through. The Blog is being unkind this Aussie morning.
    Linda, I love both versions and I'm so grateful for them because the challenge is proving to be very popular thanks to your inspiration (and idea).
    Great artwork.

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  11. bluegiraffe (Sherry)October 4, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Both pieces are exceptional, Linda!

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  12. Ana Cristina CaldattoOctober 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    sua imagem para a semana é fantastica!
    abraços
    Ana

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  13. FemmyOctober 5, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    both pieces are just fabulous!!!

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  14. donnaOctober 6, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Both of your samples are amazing!..Donna

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