Creating Digital Images
Some of you have been asking how I come up with these digital paintings. I start with something and twist and turn and play … constantly ready to “undo” the last action. The undo’s happen frequently – because each step feels like it is moving me in a direction that nourishes me … or it pulls at me in a negative way – in which case I immediately “undo.”
Above the Expressway, Digital © Diane Clancy
The other part that I keep a careful eye on is a lot of “saves” … often things look sort of interesting but not complete … so I save them and then continue on with my journey. I learned this part the hard way by having images I really liked, pushing on, and then losing anything good. Just being left with so-so stuff.
I have never had such a long run before on creating so many paintings out of one image. But it feels excellent! People here pushed me to go another level and that next step opened a whole lot of doors with my methods. The last time I did a lot of digital images was using many base images, one after another. So the exploration was broad rather than deep. I am enjoying this greatly!
Thank you for giving me an audience – you push me to create something for you … I want to delight you! Do you have any techniques or processes or … that you would like to share?
~ Diane Clancy
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I was curious if this software has a history palette like photoshop does. I like this image alot. It was an immediate “ooh this is different me likey” kind of response, without analysis. I admire your willingness to keep exploring and learning using just one image, and am delighted you are learning alot.
~Sue
(btw, I think you found me first !)
i came back and looked at the image after posting and thought, this is like a highway scene…and then i saw the name of your painting…gmta, eh?
They are AMAZING art pieces..I love looking at all of these and trying to firgure out what they started as..you’re really good!
Yes, I am very happy with the undo button also. I find that I still need it lots of times, as I keep forgetting what I did the times before when it did turn out well. I suppose I should write down those steps. You certainly know how to create great art. It is a pleasure to see what you come up with next.
Love the image – I’m wondering what would it look like if you took it all the way into the highway concept: steel and asphalt – shades of white, grey, black and blue, with a few dull lights here and there. What do you think?
Thank you everyone for commenting! It makes a big difference for me!
Studio Art (unfortunately) has no history palette like Photoshop. Which is part of why I do so many saves. The newer version may have a history but I can’t justify buying it. Sue, did you maybe post on Lisa Call’s blog and then I found you from there?
I am delighted that you are really liking these images! Rima, I will have to try the highway concept more closely … but I will have to learn from you about lighting.
Today was a really busy day – hence a quick post for today (the next post). I am hoping people like it and it looks fresh to you!
~ Diane Clancy
Since I am always late in the discussion, I can only compliment you for taking the plunge. Maybe a little retrospective is in order? What did you learn as an artist? I mean, not the technical stuff (I know you love that aspect and others will strangle me for my comments, haha) but I really would like to know the workings of your inner mind as an artist. Thanks!
So, by a retrospective, as you saying you want to see a lot of paintings at once or something else? You know me, I work to please my audience besides myself …. so I will listen to your suggestions.
I have scooped up your questions about learning as an artist to answer soon. I am curious, why do you think others will object to your question? I am serious! I would be glad to share my inner workings …
~ Diane Clancy