Theme - Asian Lotus Blossoms
This started out as an overly sharp photo of some lotus blossoms in a pool at our local art museum. I first used
fract. BW01 at a low opacity, an old paper effect, dup layer color curves - solarize at 60% opacity, added a
homemade chop (I finally found an English to Chinese conversion website that I liked), then a slight Topaz
Simplify, crisp edge. The chop means "inner beauty".
Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions appreciated:)
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly" - The Little Prince
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Nicely done, Cheryl...it feels like you hand painted a sketching! Love the soft muted palette and the way everything is simplified...it really gives it that "asian feel."
Cheryl, I like the effects and the muted colors. I wish the flower on the right wasn't cut off-but it really doesn't hurt the overall look. I like the subtle hints of red in the flower blossoms and the addition of the black. Very nice work.
Fine art Cheryl! Lotus is a traditional subject for Chinese art and you have done well with it here! I like the white lettered chop! I think that the chop may work better with the characters lined up vertically but this is great!
Attention to detail got you one fine image Cheryl !!! Love the overall tones and textures !!!
what a beautiful subject for the theme Cheryl. The soft colors together with the bold outlines and details really sing here. Wonderful processing and a lovely image :)
Nothing scream's Asian like Lotus Blossoms..lovely image.
Beautiful composition, Cheryl. I like the square format with more of the leaves on the canvas. Very nice colors and tone. Excellent work!
Really nice work Cheryl, the combined effect of all the filters look great.
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