Photoshop kicks my butt.

[phipersei]

^ I may have used that subject title already, but it's still true. Really. Once, I was trying to figure out how to set opacity by pen pressure (which I found out a few hours and a million clicks later to not be compatible with my tablet). So, ten long and laborous days later, I decided that I should be somewhat frustrated. I said to myself, "

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[lookitsmyra]

I'm a big fan, Lilly. What colours would you use? I think the greyscale copy is quite dramatic.

[phipersei]

"I'm a big fan, Lilly"

Ahhh... I'm not worthy. May I recommend Linda Bergkvist? <--- She is damn good.

As for the colors, I don't know. Something just seems ... off... about it, that I can't quite pinpoint. Maybe I will just steepen the general contrast, and preserve the monochromatic feel?

[lookitsmyra]

the Linda lady is quite cool. I like her kitties.

"Maybe I will just steepen the general contrast"

^I don't really know what that would look like (or what it means- heh heh) so I'll just wish you good luck. But I vote yes on monochromatic. Your call, though. You're super tight, Lilly.

[phipersei]

Hmm, how about:

[colorofmind]

wow.. thats cool!! How'd you get so good at Photoshop!?!!? Its kicking my ass right now...

[phipersei]

Thanks :) Yeah... Photoshop is a bit confusing at first... but once you sludge through that initial mess of confusion, all is right with the world. I'm still just starting out with digital painting, so I still have a lot to learn.

[lookitsmyra]

^I do like this one. The added texture around the foot of the tree is nice. Check plus!

[phipersei]

Awesome. I guess this will be the final version then. Thanks for your input! :)