When I edited this photo of Ellie, I did about a dozen edits and decided to try to do a layout using more than one of them. Just because I love that sweet face. And I love editing. The quote is so true. Even with digital painting. I like edits where some of the features get lost. Feels like it gives it an element of mystery. My sister Nancy doesn't care for edits where parts of the face get lost, so I'm wondering if I am alone in my tastes.

When I edited this photo of Ellie, I did about a dozen edits and decided to try to do a layout using more than one of them. Just because I love that sweet face. And I love editing. The quote is so true. Even with digital painting. I like edits where some of the features get lost. Feels like it gives it an element of mystery. My sister Nancy doesn't care for edits where parts of the face get lost, so I'm wondering if I am alone in my tastes.

Background paper by Catherine Designs. Butterflies by Designs by Dydyge. Wordart by Irene Alexeeva. I included the original photo for you to see. Edits achieved through blending and then smoothed in Topaz.

Background paper by Catherine Designs. Butterflies by Designs by Dydyge. Wordart by Irene Alexeeva. I included the original photo for you to see. Edits achieved through blending and then smoothed in Topaz.

FunkyFairyAnnie says:
i love the different effects i have tried doing this effect but mine always dont turn out... This is A work of Art
Jul 24, 2009

mommyj says:
OMG...you are not alone my friend. I love what you did...this is amazing
Jul 21, 2009

lilprincessqt says:
These edits are awesome, I agree with you that they give a sense of mystery. I also really love this layout... so beautiful!
Jul 16, 2009

Delsol Jan/Naelle_Coeurs de pirate says:
very artistic !! I adore!!
Jul 15, 2009

sugarpops says:
love your effects...super page
Jul 15, 2009

scrapfiend says:
Amazing - this is truly stunning!
Jul 13, 2009

chewange says:
Fantastic! Love the colors and effect
Jul 13, 2009

grammiegrace says:
Frances this is very beautiful! I love how you edited the picture and the layout you used is awesome
Jul 13, 2009

gypsykate says:
sometimes emotions are better captured by what we sense or imply than what we show.
Jul 13, 2009

gypsykate says:
this is truly a work of art - the composition, colors and that quote/wordart are all so beautiful and in harmony. normally, i like to emphasize all features of the face but i ike too empahsizing some and drowning out the rest, and i think this type of editing you show here serves a purpose, like when the emphasis is more on the mood, structure or colors than on the person.
Jul 13, 2009