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We’ll extract an element from a photograph, and paint it with an impressionist style.
In the example below, I’ve extracted the flower from the photo, and created a beautiful painted element. Let me show you how.
Extract the element from the photograph:
Using the POLYGONAL LASSO TOOL, -Click on the edge of the flower where you want to start outlining it. Using a series of mouse click, go around the entire flower. There is no need to be exact when following the edge of the flower.
You will notice that you are following the edge of the flower with a series of straight lines. If you want to switch to more freehand outlining, press the [ALT] key while you outline the flower.
Once you are back at the starting point of your flower, position your mouse/pen over the starting point. A small circle will appear. Left click with your mouse or pen when you see the small circle to close the selection around the flower.
When you have outlined the flower, press [CTRL] [C] to copy the selection.
Open a new blank document, and press [CTRL] [V] to paste the selected flower.
Do you notice how rough the edges are on my flower? This will all correct itself on our next step
Paint and Experiment:
Select the IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH.
You will find this brush in the Photoshop Elements toolbox. See #1 in the left example.
Start painting on top of the flower.
NOTE: You may not care for the brush effects immediately. Read further to see how you can modify the brush features.
In my example on the left, you can see the Numbers 1-7 which highlight different options you will now want to explore.
#1 – IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH
#2 – Select a brush from the drop down. I’ve chosen the chalk brush. You can see the brush as #7.
#3 – Change the size of the brush as needed. The smaller the brush, the more detail you will show in your painting.
#4 – Experiment with the blending modes from the drop down box for some cool effects.
#5 – I have found that I prefer a lower opacity when I paint. In my example, I’m using 25%.
#6 – More options. You’ll find some fun brush effects like curling, etc.
Same flower, copied, resized, and rotated. Colors changed with HUE/SAT feature of PSE.
When you experiment with the different options while using the IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH, your flower may look entirely different than mine will. But that’s the beauty of this technique. You create art, inspired by nature, yet uniquely your own.
Don’t limit yourself to flowers. Pumpkin season is here! Try using this technique on shapes and found objects. You are only limited by your own imagination.
You can find so many uses for this technique such as: greeting cards, labels, paper design, element design, and so much more.
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