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It Comes Together

Isn’t it fun when something new comes together in your art? It’s like all of the preparation and experimentation and play lead you to this place where everything just clicks. There is a moment of “a-ha!” and you discover that you have a new process. That happened for me this week!

I think I discovered it on Saturday, when I created this digital painting:

I loved it. Absolutely loved it. And so I tried something similar with the next one:

And, oh my goodness, if I didn’t love that one too! And then I realized that I had discovered a new process. A certain type of photo, a certain sequence of editing, and I could get these gorgeous tree paintings. I’ve been experimenting all week and starting to learn what does and doesn’t work for the aesthetic I want. I’m playing within this process with variations.

I just can’t get enough! I find that after my dark, moody binge a couple of weeks ago I just want this color. And texture. And light. It feels like freedom.

Happy Paint Party Friday!!

I normally don’t post twice in one day but things got away from me with getting new eCourses ready for registration this week! Here’s what’s going on…

  • Fuel Your Creativity, a one-week eCourse to kick off the new year with a creative burst, is open for registration. This is not a photography course. Everyone is invited!
  • An all-new eCourse in the Find Your Eye series, Journey of Fascination, is open for registration too. This series will run January/February.
  • December’s Exploring with a Camera will post tomorrow! Visit Friday and see what we’ll be studying this month.

Whew. I think that’s all for now…

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Comments

    • Thanks Sandra. Yes, my enthusiasm is overflowing a bit! I guess this is one time when a bit of an overflow is not a bad thing. 🙂

    • Thank you! Yes, they are digitally created. I start with a photograph and build up layers to create the painting.

    • Thanks Tracey. I was thinking the same thing! I’ve been playing with different colors and I could see them hung together as a set.

  7. Dear Kat you sound so happy!!! It feels like freedom for me too. It is absolutely beautiful with composition and colors. Absolutely amzing and charming. Definately carry on with those ideas and thoughts.

  8. There is nothing more exciting than that Aha moment when it all comes together. Each painting is beautiful but the soft green one is my favorite. Your passion for what you are doing always comes through in both your words and your work.

  12. I really like these digital creations, now I propose that these trees modeled using a work in acrylic think will surprise you, I sometimes have.
    Hugs

  15. Gorgeous! These look like beautiful impressionist oil paintings. Amazing. You really have found the right combo. Have you tried on other than trees? Wondering if it works for people or street shots.

    • I haven’t tried it on other types of shots yet. I do know that it doesn’t work on every tree shot, that’s for sure! Now that I’m figuring out what elements I need in the starting photograph, playing around with other subjects is a great idea!

  16. Oh, these are beautiful, Kat! they really do look like paintings! The first one is my fave. Your excitement and creative energy comes through so strongly in this post. Brava!

    • Thank you Mary! I especially appreciate the comment about figure and ground, I hadn’t thought out it, but that’s what I’m doing! Fun to recognize.

  20. Ohhh, I love those! They don’t look digital at all…well done! I love the first one best! Will you be selling a small print? I could see a 4×6 or 5×7 framed in my front room. 🙂

  23. I love your digital tree art too! You have really created a beautiful technique which works perfectly with the trees. My favorite is the last one, I love it’s darker tones and tiny specks of colour

  24. I really like that 2nd image. This processing sets up a feeling of mystery which I find really appealing.
    As a side note, wish I could take your new class in Jan/Feb. Your classes have always been great for me, the best match I can find out there anywhere. Alas, the 2nd half of this year has been one financialt thing after another-big vet bills, unexpected house repair 10x what I expected, a purchase of a desperately needed car replacement, more vet bills, etc, etc, etc. It just ain’t there. I hope you get a great turnout.

  28. Oh Kat, these are just so beautiful. Yes they are like paintings. I love seeing your process to create the textures. What a leap you’ve taken here.

  29. What gorgeous pictures – I am hopeless at digital image art – but then again I don’t spend much time doing it. Your pictures have so much mystery in them. Happy PPF

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