Color Experiment: [2].

I am persevering with 'computer-color', and although the following example is more trial-and-error more than anything else, it's a step in the right direction, nevertheless.


'Soft-Focus ' stuff that has altered the look of my drawings already:






---can't wait to try out some more stuff!

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  1. john21 April 2011 at 04:36

    Looks good....onwards and upwards.....

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  2. Rabsmith21 April 2011 at 08:02

    I'm just using the free colouring program GIMP, John.....it is quite complicated, but I have made a start.

    Thanks for your encouragement...you've obviously got the hang of this digital colouring lark!

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  3. john22 April 2011 at 07:38

    Try the free Artrage programme on www.2ambientdesign.com.....great little programme.It hasn't got all the bells and whistles of some programmes but is easy to use...

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  4. Rabsmith22 April 2011 at 13:32

    I will look into your reccomendation, and get back to you on this one, John. Thank you for your advice.

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