20.7.10



in everyone's life
at some time
our inner fire goes out

it is then burst into flame
by an encounter with another human being

we should all be thankful for those people
who rekindle the inner spirit

~ albert schweitzer

and i am ... i am oh, so grateful ...

xoxo
prairiegirl

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oopsies ... just about forgot the recipe for today's texture, kim!

i have to say i was quite s h o c k e d to see how many colours the camera had picked up in the original image {mouse over} ~ as when i saw these magnificent roses, they appeared heavenly white to my eye ... : )

. make a copy of background and add gaussian blur filter . add layer mask and brush out center
. add a hue | saturation layer . drop saturation 52 . bump up lightness to 7
. add your layered love texture ( L O V E ) . soft light blending . 52% opacity . canvas pattern overlay
. slight curve adjustments
. added another layered love texture . multiply . 100% opacity . layer mask softening edges

that's it, that's all for now ...

did i mention how much i love your pastels? i just love them in the box ~ i can only imagine how dreamy they are to work with ... i think an afternoon playing in your studio is in order!
maybe after your stay.cation ... : )

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3 comments:

Maureen 21.7.10  

what a great quote and oh so true
thanks for sharing the recipe, I learn so much from that ~
maureen

kelly@thebluemuse 26.7.10  

gorgeous, I haven't made it by in a while and look at all the beauty I have missed!

georgia b. 28.7.10  

oh, my!

breathtaking.