The secrets on how to make artwork of the Sam/Jack ship family thread

[Valerie_Jackson]

Ooooh, LJ! Grungy, glowy and peaceful all at the same time! Love them The second one is definitely better, the colouring really makes an extra special....something



*huggles Valerie* I wouldn't say your mojo has gone! You've got great ideas going on in all of those sigs And your trademark brushes and text

Perhaps you could play around with some tuts that would help you to learn some new things. That always helps my mojo to wake up


Thanks Kitten I was playing with the selective colouring, not having the faintest idea what I was doing After I posted it, I suddenly realised where I'd seen something very similar They say imitation is the biggest form of flattery

*scratches head* The only time I can think of where Jack's holding a pic is Forsaken (S6). He finds it on the ground and you get a shot of his hand holding it, looking down on to the photo. I've seen manips where Sam's been put into the pic. Is that what you mean? I don't think I have a copy of it though.



You always use such wonderful textures and colouring Estrela, espeically in the first sig

Thanks Oma. I'll have to try that.

[Blacky Kitten]

Made 2 versions of day 2, don't know which one i like the most





And a wallie that Estrela asked me

[Luvnjoe]

BKitten, I like the first one best! But, I'm the dark, grungy one, so...

[XFchemist]

I prefer the first one too

[starlover]

LJ I love the first one the best, but I must say the second comes really close, they 're both awesome!
Val Awesome banners!
Estrela Ohhh nice and shiny! You should be sleep deprived more often!
Blacky I like the black one the most! Looks more natural Thanks for making that banner WP size btw...so snurched!

[Blacky Kitten]

Thanks for advise, ladies! So bw to be

[Estrela]

LJ Forgot to say earlier that I really liked your challenge artwork - both versions. The light colored grunge made it look snowy and more wintery which seems so appropriate for an advent challenge.

Made 2 versions of day 2, don't know which one i like the most

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...2hope_2010.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ope_2010_2.jpg

Oooo. I love the B&W one.

And a wallie that Estrela asked me

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii163/BlackyKitten/Artworks_and_other_stuff/Artworks/Wallpapers/th_day25_2010wp.jpg

*bounces* Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
BIG virtual green!

[Sarai]

Late to the party but I like the B&W one too Blacky, the images are more striking I think. Well done ! Going to work on mine tonight, providing the mojo kicks into gear .

[Blacky Kitten]

*bounces* Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
BIG virtual green!

LOL! You welcome!

Late to the party but I like the B&W one too Blacky, the images are more striking I think. Well done ! Going to work on mine tonight, providing the mojo kicks into gear .

Not yet! I didn't send them to Josi yet

So, yeah, bw wins!

[jasminaGo]

I'm just gonna agree with everyone Kitty and say I love the B&W version!

My challenge entries





Plus 2 wps and an icon (one of the wp is from Trail of Blood and the icon is from Bank Job)

Spoiler:

[Padme18]

I need a good pic to go with the quote "Love is friendship set on fire." I can't seem to come up with a good pic for the advent calender. I have the background and everything else how I want, just can't seem to come up with a picture. Any suggestions?

[Cagranosalis]

Awesome artwork, everyone. I too am in the first one camp. Actually for both Blacky and LJ's entries.


My first attempt at day 16. Something's not right about it but can't put my finger on what. Perhaps I should just scrap it and start again completely differently? I'd appreciate concrit.

[Padme18]

Well, Day 16 is Peace, not Love. That could be the problem.

[Cagranosalis]

Oh wrong day. Maybe that's it. Doh!

Actually now I need to go check what days I put down for.

[Padme18]

LOL! If you put down for more than one I can see how you'd get confused. I had to look back to make sure I was right before saying that. But I figured if I'm 10 and I knew 12 was since I amost took it, 16 would be too many. Although, you can never have too much Love!