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Doing Image Transfers Method No. 1

Posted on July 20, 2011 by albatz

Mixed Media Painting Class: Although I have yet to do a transfer that actually transfers properly I am now going to attempt to describe the process. Paint or stain your background with acrylic paint and let dry. Images should be … Continue reading →

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I feel like I’m living in the middle of a bloody rainforest

Posted on May 26, 2011 by albatz

I feel like I’m living in the middle of a bloody rainforest… Oh, wait a minute, I am. Some thoughts about taking pictures in the rain by a former fair weather photographer… Continue reading →

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experimenting with desaturation

Posted on May 9, 2011 by albatz

Last week we went to Artists in our Midst and saw some interesting photos that had been desaturated, the opposite of usual. The photographer had printed these desaturated photos on huge canvases and the result had the odd effect of … Continue reading →

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purple parrot tulip sketch and photo(s)

Posted on May 9, 2011 by albatz

April 30th – the first of my one-a-day projects Sketch of tulip, and then, since that only took 15 minutes, another sketch, this time the Euphorbia – too complex actually. Should have worn my glasses; stone was bloody cold to … Continue reading →

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origami steel sculptures inspire jewelry

Posted on May 3, 2011 by albatz

At Van Dusen Gardens, these steel origami sculptures by Sebastian got me thinking about doing smaller scale origami-type objects with a more accessible metal such as copper. Continue reading →

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trying to jumpstart my creativity…

Posted on May 3, 2011 by albatz

April 30th, 2011 – the beginning of a new creative me! I have signed up for a multimedia painting class at Emily Carr, starting June 6th, as a way to get started painting again after my life has been hijacked … Continue reading →

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Fave Photoshop Filters #2: ‘watercolor’ mini-tutorial

Posted on January 17, 2011 by albatz

the ‘Watercolor’ filter creates interesting dark and light areas in photos that might otherwise be a bit flat… Continue reading →

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Fave Photoshop Filters #1: ‘cutout’ mini-tutorial

Posted on January 17, 2011 by albatz

I use the ‘Cutout’ filter for a posterized or graphic effect. I usually set the ‘Number of Levels’ (which is actually the number of colours/tones) to 8 (the highest). I keep the ‘Edge simplicity’ low (1) and then play around … Continue reading →

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