Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Simple Beauty

Seeing things differently can sometimes be a challenge. I am taking my second Visual Poetry On-Line Course called Digital Layers with Susan Tuttle . It is such a wonderfully nurturing place to learn. This course is really forcing us to experiment with PSE and applying layers to photos to ultimately do photo collage. I spent yesterday morning taking pictures that I can use as textured layers; concrete, tree bark, grass, bricks, mossy stones. It is so cool to see what effect it makes when you apply it to something so simple as a rose. I really encourage you to seek out one of Susan's course if you are interested in photo-manipulation. Her new book Digital Expressions is fantastic, too. I will share my creations with you as I go.

8 comments:

Angela said...

What a beautiful picture! I would love to take one of her classes, can't wait to see what else you learn!
love,
angela

Annette said...

Beautiful! It looks like rain or maybe tears..good job!

Cassie Shella said...

Your rose is beautiful! (so is your little ballerina pup). I love PSE I think I will have to go and buy Susan's book. My only problem is having a new enough computer to handle the software. As of right now, every time I open up too much on PhotoShop my computer crashes! Have a great weekend -take lots of pictures!

Lee Weber said...

very cool. xoxo

Susan Tuttle said...

Thank you so much Tammy:) What a beautiful piece!

xo

Stacey said...

Your picture is beautiful! It's very artsy and vintagey looking.

cinnibonbon said...

Ahhh I love this!!

Hey girlie..I miss you so. Okay I have to say I just lovely little S in that pup outfit--hehehe--she is too adorable!!! Darn it girl she is starting to look a bit like you, in that last photo I can see you--as you know of course I thought she looked just like her pops!! You're starting to rub off on her!!!
Hugs and kisses to all.

Tam said...

AWESOME PIC! LOVE the title.. Simple Beauty!