Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Sketchy

I had a picture of Duke that I liked except it was taken with a flash and he had alien green eyes. I tried to fix them but I wasn't having any luck.
Instead I chose to turn it into a sketch
After I did the sketch and a few other little things I can't remember, I added a pattern layer. I downloaded patterns for photoshop from a website called Subtle Patterns. The site has tons of free patterns to use and you can either download a file that contains all of them or just the ones you want.

33 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Wow, I was just going to type that this portrait is very subtle, and then read that this is the name of it!!!!

Unknown said...

Whoa, even I will have to admit that it looks really good. Is Duke impressed?

Debra Dickinson said...

OMG! "Must try this," I said to self. I love the tools you share with us. Thank you, Ann.

bichonpawz said...

You are one talented lady, Ann!!! Looks perfect!! Duke is adorable!

Duni said...

Sweet!!!
Off to check out that site :)

Jen said...

That looks great; I sure do wish I had Photoshop... *sniffle*

Pat said...

Love Duke - he's so sweet, as is your sketch of him xx

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

I like this! Thanks for the link!

ratieh said...

whoaa..Duke is so sweet and the picture..so adorable!

Lin said...

Can Duke get any cuter???!

crafty cat corner said...

Always love it when the post is about Duke, drawing or photo any will do.
Briony
x

Hootin Anni said...

I LOVE it!!! Did you do this with pencil and then highlight it with photoshop? It's soooooo good!! I like to sketch myself [if you've noticed my 'art' link on my sidebar].

Sweet!!! Thanks for letting me know about the blossom, too, much appreciated.

MadSnapper said...

of course you know I love Duke any way you serve him to us. i like the sketch thing and will be checking out that site.

Marie said...

Duke is cute sketch! :) I do like this I'll check it out.

Isn't tomorrow a big day for you??

Ann Martin said...

Oh how cute Duke looks; sketches are so nice and informal.

Katie, Julep and Derby's Mom said...

Pretty darn cool! I love it!!!

Katie
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com

Bossy Betty said...

I think this is wonderful!

Out on the prairie said...

Very nice, you could become famous doing these

Awww Mondays said...

He's a cutie pie times two. Just my two cents.

Have a terrific day. My best to Duke. :)

Rose Clearfield said...

What a great solution!

Donna said...

Great Save!!
Thanks for the link Miz Ann...I'll go check it out tonight!
hughugs

allotments4you said...

This looks great Ann...really as if you did sketch it and not take it from a photo at all.

john bain said...

How I wish I could do all this photo stuff.

Anne said...

That looks so awesome. I would love to have a sketch of Duke. He is so handsome.

BeadedTail said...

It turned out wonderful but of course you started with an excellent subject!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

I adore the softness of this picture of Duke.

God bless ya and have a beautiful day sweetie!!! :o)

Reeni said...

I love this! It looks like a real sketch!

Carole Barkett said...

It turned out great, I like it.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Awesome sketch and pattern, Ann... I'm in awe of your talent... WOW--it's incredible.
Hugs,
Betsy

Catherine said...

I will check out that site - Duke looks extra cute in this photo! :)
xo Catherine

jp@A Green Ridge said...

Thanks for the "how to" Ann...I'm heading there next!...:)JP

Sharkbytes said...

You always succeed in making pictures look so great!

Chatty Crone said...

You are crazy about that guy!

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