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Featured in Redfield Plugins on 03.02.2013.
When I make an abstract, it’s for many reasons but almost never with an end result in mind. This is what happened with the previous one! Tonight, a thought popped into mind of making an abstract with an intended end result.
That is what you are seeing now . . . . almost exactly what I wanted. I’m fairly sure I know what some people may think it is, but it isn’t that al all; however, it is sort of related! (I think it would have been much closer if I was able to get my Wacom to work within the laptop window!) I had a pretty good idea of how I was going to achieve that result, too.
This started with a gradient which I used the liquify tool on. Then I used Fractalius, more for it’s ability to alter light and colour, and for it’s ability to emphasise parts of an image with the correct settings. This part of image-making can be lengthy as Fractalius has so many choices and you need to work through them to find exactly what you need when you have a specific finish in mind. Fractalius is also very slow to render.
Finally, I got what I wanted . . . well, almost.
I appreciate you looking and commenting. I would love to hear what you think it is, and I would also appreciate any constructive criticism.
Enjoy.
Comments
beautiful work
TYhank you8, Sylvia. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and great New Yrear’s Eve.
– Jan Clarke
Jan!! This is lovely!! So delicate, so lovely…and a lot of wonderful movement! LOVE it!!!
Thanks so much for your beautiful compliment, Robin.. I’m glad you enjoyed it . . . and thank you for the fave, too. Lol, it’s very rarely that I actually get an idea for an abstract, they just “happen” I was pleased when this went so close to what I had in mind! It’s an easily made one but I got frustrated trying to make it match my imagination!!!!
– Jan Clarke
Pure Zen, Jan… xoxox
That’s very high priase, Marg, thank you very much. I also appreciate the fave. Your interpretation intrigues me – I know very little about Zen but you seem to see simplicity where I tried to create mystery, part of which is the Description. I hope that it gave you a sense of calm and peace.
– Jan Clarke
beautiful work
Thsnk you for your lovely compliment, Simon, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
– Jan Clarke
So soft & beautiful!
Hi, Maisie, welcome to my little corner of RB. I appreciate your lovely compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
– Jan Clarke
nice work!
I’m sorry I missed your comment when you made it, J.S. Wolf. I appreciate it very much, and I’m glad you like it.
– Jan Clarke
Wow, thank you so much for Featuring this amongst such a great selection of others this week, Meeli.This has made my day.! :-)
– Jan Clarke
Cool Art, my friend!
Thank you for another great compliment, Atilim. I appreciate it very much.
– Jan Clarke
this caught me at the thumbnail ~ the sense of the feminine in the liquid lines, soft coloring and the swirl symbolizing soul or heart, stronger lines of light and dark ~ feels like gentle strength of spirit, heart and endless in scope…
So glad for your visit as it led me here ~ a treat to experience! and thank you for your kindest words xxx
You’ve got it, Linda. It’s meant to be an abstract feminine form. I really like your interpretation, the gentleness and strength at the heart of each woman and the way it spreads through time – thank you for telling me what you see, I really appreciate that. Thank you very much for the fave, too.
You’re very welcome, I’m pleased you found something in this. Lol, I love cats and kittens and your photo and story touched me very deeply. My best wishes to Max for continued good health.
– Jan Clarke
So delicate & wonderful xxxx
What you see is what I was hoping people would see! Thank you for your lovely comment, Sharon. It’s much appreciated.
– Jan Clarke