Eye of the storm
Created for a forthcoming challenge using textures supplied by RavenSoul.
Image structure:
Layer 1 (Base layer) Cosmos flower on white background.
Layer 2 Plaster texture set to multiply at 100%
Layer 3 Texture 02 set to overlay at 100%
Layer 4 Texture 01 set to multiply at 100%
Layers 5 – 8 Floral layers, various blend modes and layer masks
Layer 9 Hue/Saturation layer masked to affect flower petals only
Layer 10 Splatter texture with motion blur applied and set to hard light at 31%
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linda858100
awesome
david campbell
fantastic john
Barbara Glatzeder
oh very well done! Lovely :-)) You do these so well!
Agnes McGuinness
Lovely, powerful image. Agnes xx
Angel Warda
gorgoeus work!!!!
Judi Taylor
The texture gives this piece that stormy look. Wonderfully titled and expertly done, John.
Jonicool
Fab work John great title too!
CanDuCreations
Awesome work John
RavenSoul
Wonderful Work!
mhkantor
beautiful floral portrait john.
Sensiworld
Beautiful work !
Ann Garrett
Good to see you back :)
Marion Cullen
The master is back in the house! Excellent work John.
Marion Cullen
The master is back in the house! Excellent work John.
John Pitman
Lovely fine detail. John
Alessandro Pinto
Awesome work.. truly a beauty !
gypsygirl
Wow, beautiful work!
Steven Agius
Excellent work !
Jenni Tanner
Beautiful work John, thanks for the insight on how you produced this amazing work.
Lucindawind
this is so beautiful John !
Lois Bryan
very, very lovely!!!
Rosemary Scott
Love the motion blur idea….. you’re so very clever!!!
Mary Ann Reilly
love the deep contrast here. works beauitfully.
Donna Underwood
Beautiful work. I love the simplicity of the subject. Thank you so much for putting an in depth description of the layers you are using. You have peeked my interest in learning to use layering to create beautiful works of art and this helps me understand the process you use more clearly.
John Edwards replied
Donna, on my website (link on my profile page) there’s a tutorial on texture overlays that you may find useful. It’s under “Articles”.
Colleen Farrell
I love this! Terrific artwork.
Lenka
‘Welcome rain,’ she said… :) Beautiful work, you’ve created amazing light effect :)
And thanks for the link to Vonne’s portfolio, definitely worth seeing!
kilmann
Great work, and attractive picture. Well done.
John Pitman
Lovely processing/ Like the fine details of the stamin. John
Anette Tyler
Lovely picture
Shadowdreamer
Amazing work
Aurora Pintore
VERY BEAUTIFUL , THANK YOU FOR THE TUTORIAL
Remine
Simplicity is sweet – love it.
gompo
awesome shot… the texture gives it a little something extra!!!
Orla Cahill
Another really beautiful piece of work.
Karen Martin IPA
Lovely work as usual
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
Sharon Mau
This is very beautiful John!
bouldercreek
Very nice.