Theme: Open/ Moose

[denise ippolito]

I took this image in Grand Teton, one of my favorite places. I added Topaz simplify to it and masked back in the eye.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Really nice painterly effect Denise. Do you ever end up painting any of these on paper or canvas?

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, I used to hand paint on canvas w/ acrylic paints. I liked the quick drying time w/ the acrylic paints. But now I like to use the actual photo w/ the treatment and just print that out on canvas paper. Saves alot of time.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Denise;I like it. The only thing I might do is use a clone brush to eliminate some of the OOF branches in front of the moose. regards~Bill

[denise ippolito]

Hi Bill, I did consider that and I am still on the fence with it. I should probably get rid of the two green grass blades for sure. Do you think I should get rid of more than just those two. Maybe the one that is tall and goes by his back?

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful painting, Denise. I like the painterly effect.

[Julie Kenward]

Denise, that is too fun! I love the application you chose and the facial expression is wonderful.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Denise: just those two. The OOF Grass (that splits) would be OK if it weren't out of focus. I was wondering if you could sharpen its edges. Maybe a bit of selecting, copy to a new layer, fill with green. I don't know for sure, but I don't have a problem with it being there, just what looks like feathered edges. regards~Bill

[denise ippolito]

Good idea Bill, I'll give it a try tomorrow and see what I come up with.Thanks for your help.
Thankyou everyone for your comments.

[Dave Phillips]

missed this one.....nice painterly look with good tone variation.
Agree, just the 2 oof grasses.......the others IMO are an important element.

The eye reveal is a nice touch

[denise ippolito]

Dave, Thanks. Hopefully I'll get some time tomorrow to fix it.

[Harshad Barve]

I would say fabulous painting this is
TFS

[Paul Lagasi]

Denise...I love this painterly effect...what software did you use?...When I look at this image my eyes are drawn to the face and eye...two big grass blades could go..but leave the twigs...moose are called twig eaters or lololol....swamp donkey's up here...

[denise ippolito]

Paul, Thankyou, I used the Topaz Simplify and masked back in the eyes and a few random spots.