Wednesday, April 30, 2014

How Does Photo Emulsion Work?

History The earliest known uses of silk screen printing were developed on the continent of Asia, and were not much different than the methods that are used by today's artists. The most commonly used style of silk screening, which involves the use of stencils, has stood the test of time, and has further evolved into a high tech industry. Most importantly, over the past seventy five years, silk screen printing has come to depend on the use of...

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

How to Blend Images in PaintShop Pro

PaintShop Pro offers a wide array of effects that you can apply to photographs. One of those effects is the blending image effect. This allows you to combine two or more separate images, put them onto the same plane and blend them seamlessly into one classy collage. Instructions 1 Open your PaintShop Pro application. 2 Select the image you want to use as the background. Add a new layer by selecting "Layers" and then "New Raster Layer."...

Monday, April 28, 2014

Photography Background Ideas

Choosing the right background for your photo is an important part of the artistic process. A good backdrop can enhance an image and even add meaning that may not have been there without it. Both professional and hobbyist photographers can benefit from having an arsenal of background ideas to employ on the fly. Fabric Blankets, sheets and swaths of cut fabric are inexpensive and easy options for homemade photo backdrops. The fabric can be...

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Tutorials on Handcoloring Photos With Oil Paints

Painting Techniques: Lessons, Tutorials, and Resourceswww.artshow.com/resources/painting.htmlPainting Techniques: Lessons, Tutorials, and Resources for ArtistsPortrait Painting Paintings from Photos in Photoshop Brad ...www.buttryphotography.com/virtualpaint/virtualpaint.htmlTurn your photos into beautiful paintings using Photoshop. Learn from Brad Buttry's tutorial DVDs.Photoshop CS6 Tutorials: Create Oil Painting Photo Effects www.animhut.com/.../psd/photoshop-cs6-tutorials-create-oil-painting...Today's...

Saturday, April 26, 2014

How to Make a Homemade Soft-Focus Filter

When using a soft-focus filter on a film or digital camera, it gives the pictures a hazy, dreamlike quality. Commercial filters are easy to find, but there are several do-it-yourself options that can be used by those who are short on cash. Instructions Cling Wrap 1 Tear off a small section of cling wrap. Make sure that the piece is big enough to cover the camera lens with a little extra to wrap around the sides. 2 Stretch the cling wrap...