Monday, March 19, 2012

Garden Inchie for EIM...

Happy Spring!
Yes, I know, it is a bit too early for that, but the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and my cats are shedding, so...
Today I decided to get back to doing Every Inchie Monday. This week's theme is "Garden". I have let it slide for a few weeks now, but needed a break from my other tiny art that I am working on for the Art-0-mat project. Since I am currently trying to learn my way around Photoshop and Gimp, which are both digital editing programs, I thought it might be fun to try my inchie digitally. Above are the results, a hand painted background, and a graphic that was scanned and duplicated. I love the results, and this project was fairly simple to create. However, as I prepared to submit it to the group, I realized that they may not allow digital art, I mean really, the challenge is making such tiny art, and isn't it cheating to use the computer? I wasn't sure, so I sat down again and made another, in the more traditional cut and paste method...
I think both turned out cute, though the second one doesn't scan very clearly, because of the brad in the center of the flower. I will wait to hear back from the group, regarding digital art. Now I must get back to work, I am about 2/3 way through the required 50 pieces of art. I am getting faster as I go, and streamlining some of the process, but it is still hard work. I guess the garden clean-up will have to wait for the next sunny day. Until next time...enjoy.
Posted by sally rose at 4:29 PM
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10 comments:

  1. MorningAJMarch 20, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I like them both and I don't really have a problem with digital art. But I think you miss out on the challenge a bit if you just work on a keyboard and then print to size. I'd miss handling the bits if I did it that way.

    I like the way you used your ladybird - and I'd have drawn his legs back in with a fine pen.

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  2. sally roseMarch 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    You are right, MorningAJ, I really did miss the actual handling of the little bits. I am glad I went back and did the second one. Oh, and I had planned on drawing in the legs and just plain forgot! I have got to get more focused... Thanks for commenting!

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  3. JanetMarch 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    They both look great, Sally! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. sally roseMarch 22, 2012 at 5:30 PM

      Glad you like them, Janet. Thanks for commenting!

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  4. rtquilterMarch 20, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Very nice job Sally. Welcome to the group. I have not seen your work before. I really like your inchies��

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    1. sally roseMarch 22, 2012 at 5:31 PM

      I have posted before, rtquilter, but infrequently. I am trying to be more consistent, now that I am back home and in my studio again. I love making these little things!

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  5. ColourFlyMarch 21, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Very beautiful inchies. I have nothing against digital art!!!! They are both very nice!

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    1. sally roseMarch 22, 2012 at 5:35 PM

      Thank you ColourFly, I really love the detail you can get and the seamless clipping and pasting with digital, so I plan to continue to learn more. I have a lot to learn though, the programs are so complicated and most of the instructions assume prior knowledge. ?"add Alpha channel"? Huh?...But I am getting there...

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  6. Trillian AsMarch 25, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I like both inchies.
    Like MorningAJ I also love working with my hands. So if you like to show a photo ore digital art I have no problem with it.
    Looking forward for your Dance inchie.
    Trillian

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    1. sally roseMarch 26, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks, Trillian, I really appreciate your comments. I am having a tough time with "dance" trying to think of a great way to depict it...hmmm Thanks for letting me play!

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