Preface: As most of you know by now, lighting can have a dramatic effect on a photograph. For naturally lighted scenes, the look and feel of the photo can change and transform as the hours pass throughout the day. This is one of those tutorials that is rather obvious, but often overlooked -- while at the same time, enlightening. Thanks to Nadeem for sending this one in ...
Morning Glow Photoshop Tutorial
You can make an ordinary photo become dramatic and interesting by simulating light from a particular time of day. Follow this Photoshop tutorial to learn how to create a soft morning glow effect with just two layers.
by FRED SHOWKER
photo manipulations in Photoshop that rely on colorAdding color to an image in Photoshop is fairly straight forward. However all of these artists and designers have not only added color, but have manipulated the photos with additional graphics and retouching to transform into spectacular visual imagery. Truly inspirational, these Photoshop photo manipulations are only single examples of work from these extraordinary artists. Visit their sites, and enjoy the tour...
One might see these works of art -- when compared to their photographic counterparts -- and assume these are Photoshop or Painter work-overs. And, they very well may be. These days, there is a proliferation of artists entering the market who specialize in converting photos to paintings or art. But these are quite different. They're painted from scratch using oil on canvas.
portrait of a young girl
Arthur Brahinskiy
This portrait of a young girl by Arthur Brahinskiy, reveals the artist's deep study and influence from the works of the Dutch Masters* and painters like Claude Lorraine*, and Sandro Botticelli*. He takes rather ordinary starting images and transforms them into classic works of art.