Ann Seeber Posted June 21 Posted June 21 1 hour ago, Robert Garrett said: Here is my Lesson 6 submission. This one is Mary Ann. She doesn't look too happy. I used todays lesson to create the rounded corner frame to put around Mary Ann. I used the bubble look to create the frame. She does look rather annoyed... LOL 5 1
Corrie Kinkel Posted June 21 Posted June 21 1 hour ago, fiona cook said: Lesson 6. By mistake I had selected the 'Cork' texture instead of 'Current' Displacement Map. I made both and then used Screen Blend mode for my photo of Topsham boats. A mistake can sometimes yield the loveliest results! Happy mistake! 6
Bee Kelly Posted June 21 Posted June 21 I corrected the left side placement on this project in lesson 3. After I submitted I noticed I put the one that was showing the edge of the photo on the left side when I was adjusting the photo. 2 8
Corrie Kinkel Posted June 21 Posted June 21 48 minutes ago, Sue Thomas said: Day 6. The Affinity tutorial rendered a really nice background paper, not a lot unlike the linolium pattern in PSP. I did both, the plain background is the PSP version. I can not believe that the linolium pattern was the very first background paper I created almost 10yrs ago. Always a joy to scroll through all the creativity, wonderful inspiration. Well done ladies and gentlemen! You did great with that Voronoi effect! I am not a great fan of it, but I don't use the linoleum effect much either. 5 1
Sue Thomas Posted June 21 Posted June 21 12 minutes ago, Corrie Kinkel said: You did great with that Voronoi effect! I am not a great fan of it, but I don't use the linoleum effect much either. It's not a background I would use often. I created the background, then chose a photo which I thought best suited it. I have never done that before. 😆 5
Corrie Kinkel Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) Lesson 6 I think the Voronoi effect in Affinity is easy to make, if you know the right steps of course. But I must confess I'm not a great fan of it. I always follow the instructions when I'm learning a new technique, because if you understand it you can play with it. So I just did this on the photo that I choose for lesson 6. It is one of the row from Monterey Bay, maybe the colors on the photo were not the best for this effect but I was not happy with what I got. I used only a very small effect and a little blur and I really didn't like it at all. So I tried other settings for that effect and instead of very small I used it to the max and for the blur Box blur at 90%; which you can see in Lesson 6A. For Lesson 6B I tried the Voronoi effect again with small settings and with a gaussian blur of 13,7 and the Blendmode Divide which gave those small dots. I kept the rest of both layouts very simple, only a frame and some text. The squirrels along the coast line were so used to visitors that they were really coming up to us and begging for treats/food and there was food enough for them, so they weren't hungry! Edited June 21 by Corrie Kinkel 2 14
Corrie Kinkel Posted June 21 Posted June 21 3 minutes ago, Sue Thomas said: It's not a background I would use often. I created the background, then chose a photo which I thought best suited it. I have never done that before. 😆 There is a first for everything! 4 1
Sharla Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Day 5: Created in Affinity. Loved making the mask and whilst I was on a roll thought I’d make a plaid and use it. 3 12
Hank Sobah Posted June 21 Posted June 21 On 6/19/2025 at 10:13 PM, Cassel said: @Connie CollierSimple is beautiful, and it helps showcase your photos and your skill. @Jeni SimpsonBeautiful layouts. Yourfirst kaleidoscope pattern, I had to look at it twice to realize it was done with that technique. It looks so delicate! @kasanyDoes the rose have a black background or is that the shape of the mask? If it is the actual background, I think it would work better if the paper is also dark, otherwise, the contrast does not give a smooth transition. Your latest project is stunning with the black background! @Sharla I think that this pattern looks good. Right now, you are "very close" to your design so it might become "boring" to you, but for us, viewing it in a project, we just see the overall effect and it looks great. @fiona cookThat is a great end result. And you are totally allowed to play with all those effects. That is how you can discover something new or something you didn't think you would like. @CristinaUsing the pattern only on the edges is a great way to use it without overpowering. And with that light-colored photo, it was a smart choice. @Jen Brown Great to see you! Your first layout is wonderful. Looking forward to your other projects. @Robert GarrettThe effect is much more striking with the resized mask/photo. @Donna SilliaYour use of the nested frames in your PSP project is puzzling me. It looks like some sections have a bevel but not all. It LOOKS like what is overlapping the mask has no bevel but the rest does. I think you COULD consider erasing some parts that overlap the mask and it would even show off your photo more. @Karen BorgmannThose Those boards are great! Did you make them from scratch or were they part of a kit? @Corrie KinkelYes, some things are harder or just not possible in Affinity. You will see that on Saturday!!! 😞 @Julie MagerkaYou might not think much of those kaleidoscope patterns, but I definitely think that they have great potential. Once you don't have them right "in your face", you might appreciate them more. @Gerry LandrethYour pages are wonderful. I think that Affinity is just like PSP: it can get finicky with closing and it is inconsistent. It is annoying, and usually, there is no specific solution unless it can be reproducible on demand. @gwen jewittthe bird layout made me smile! That is a great way to combine different layers in a single "story". @Hank SobahAre we invited to those festivals? They look great. @Ann SeeberIt is interesting how that shadow was essential for the text, and it looks good, making the text legible. @Clarineare you planning on printing an album about your grandfather? With all those layouts (and more that you can add), it would be great! Haha, yes anytime! Got one coming up in Burton OH Aug 9. 4
Hank Sobah Posted June 21 Posted June 21 On 6/20/2025 at 2:23 AM, Jeni Simpson said: Hank, is this a country music festival, or a county music festival? You may need to tweek it if it is supposed to be country. Actually Racoon County in Ohio. Old time, country, folk, etc. 3 1
Hank Sobah Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Day 5 - a little off the course but followed the methods. 2 12
Cristina Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Day 6 To practice the tutorial, I applied the Voronoi effect to one of the eagle clipart images and the Linoleum effect to the other. 3 14
Sharon Murray Posted June 21 Posted June 21 I am so behind ugh, hoping to get caught up today! I wanted to do both PSP and Affinity lessons but I'll just do the Affinity ones so I can get caught up. Finally able to do the second lesson. OMG I loooooove the plaid pattern tutorial and how easy it is to make a whole pattern page in Affinity!! 3 15
Lynda DiGregor Posted June 21 Posted June 21 These are a few photos of Chicago, Illinois...All photos are mine as well as the cloud background. The state bird is a Cardinal and the flower a violet. If we ever get rid of a certain wana be dictator, I hope you all visit this city. I am not from Illinois so I don't think I'm being partial. I just can't get enough of this beautiful city. 2 15
Jannette Nieuwboer Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) @Hank Sobah day 6 Hank, This one of yours reminds me to van Gogh Edited June 21 by Jannette Nieuwboer 4 1
Jannette Nieuwboer Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) o @SharlaDay 5: Created in Affinity. Good idea of you. first made a cork layer and that the diamond. Edited June 21 by Jannette Nieuwboer 5
gwen jewitt Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Day 6 using Affinity photo I used a photo of the Hexham Morris Dancers from our Midsummer event festival which was held this Thursday in the market square, the weather was glorious and there was a big turn out. i used an acrylic texture brush for the mask and the font is Baby Garland. 2 15
Ann Seeber Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) Here's my Lesson 6 using PSP2023 - I don't do Affinity. I took this photo when we visited the Orange County Arboretum when Debbie was here 2 weeks ago. This little cutie was almost hidden in the lush greenery. I loved the color! I made the linoleum background based on one of the colors in the flower. I added a PSP frame with a transparent border. In fact, I added a second frame over the mask. It was green but I used a blend mode to fade it out. The fonts are am-intex and curlz. Edited June 22 by Ann Seeber TYPO 1 15
Gerry Landreth Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) Day 6 - Londyn is my second-oldest nephew. He's a fun kid. The Voronoi effect is interesting. In this case, I blurred at 100%, resulting in a grunge look. @Carole Thank you for pointing me to the Frame Text Tool for creating the vertical title. It's easy to use. I realized that I skipped the exercise on creating plaids, so I double-backed to get the practice. Edited June 21 by Gerry Landreth 1 12
Lynda DiGregor Posted June 21 Posted June 21 2 hours ago, Cristina said: Day 6 To practice the tutorial, I applied the Voronoi effect to one of the eagle clipart images and the Linoleum effect to the other. We've been watching the eagles too. Fascinating! 4 1
Lynda DiGregor Posted June 21 Posted June 21 17 hours ago, Cassel said: @Linda RexfordAlthough we won't touch on photo editing with masks, once you get comfortable with them, you will see many other applications. I don't see any problem with the shape of the mask in the last layout. It follows the subject. Maybe it is just different than what you had in mind? @Jenny MacKayThat is such a cutie! So photogenic! Great start. Did you add shadows on the small images of the second layout? Sometimes, they seem to "disappear" when you resize the layout. @Susan Ewartif you want to simulate graffiti on the brick, I think that the paint on the title should not have shadows! I love that quote! @Ann SeeberOccasionally, I might comment only on one layout if someone posted more than one. But I don't know why this one was not commented on. And yes, I was referring to the layout "Iba N’diaye ". I use the "Love" reaction once I see/comment on a layout (so I can know where I am). I guess I got distracted. That kaleidoscope pattern is so delicate that I had to look twice to see it. I bet it shows more at full size. @SharlaThat grey background with noise is matching so well with your photo. It really showcases that robin. @Sue ThomasThe rotation setting should be the same in Affinity but you also have to adjust how much of randomness. It is a bit like in PSP where you can choose Random, but you still have to set the % of jitter. What is it that makes you not overly happy with the oriole layout? The only thing I can think of is that you usually add a few more choice elements to your layouts. Could that be it? @AprilDawnThose are great pages! I am glad you didn't give up when you struggled with the downloads. Your work is fabulous and those photos are great. Kuddos to your cousin! That kittie made me smile. @CristinaThere are so many default brushes in Affinity that you have many choices to start. Great story about the chick's names. Those spray brushes can give very interesting edges, even if it is not on masks! @fiona cookYou can always clone some of the space around your subject to make a "larger" image. @Jannette NieuwboerIf you use PSP, the mask might have been slightly grey. That makes it a bit transparent. If it is using Affinity, it could be the opacity level of the mask layer that is less than 100%. What command is not present in your case? With which program? @Robert GarrettIs Thurston a Siamese? We had a Siamese when my daughter was a baby and that cat was very aggressive toward her. We had to rehome him. 😞 You are doing very well with those masks! @Gerry LandrethThose spectres give a real ghostie feel to that mask. Very relevant to the story! @Art KuiperI have seen that kind of picture with a caption "Why women live longer than men". It makes me smile. I bet those guys are still able to get the job done! And yes, once you get the hang of masks, the possibilities are endless. @Donna SilliaOnce you will know all the settings for the brush tool, you will find that both PSP and Affinity are pretty similar. You'll become an expert in both over time. @Connie CollierYour choice of not feathering the edges of the mask was the right one. As much as we might like soft edges, when you have a specific design in mind and you want to see it, your approach was the perfect one. I love that effect. @gwen jewittI would suggest that you soften the shadow on the masked image. Since the splatters are small, a fainter shadow might be matching more. @JacquesIf you merge the photo and the frame/mat, you could add some shadows to give them some volume. I love the colorful plaid. Did you use a segment of one photo? Now we have the proof that the baby is sleeping for you to work on the page! 🙂 @Corrie KinkelYes, you can definitely use different brushes on the same mask. You can use different textures, and different shapes. If you look closely at masks that you can find in some kits, some of them likely use half a dozen different brushes! @ClarineWith so many people with the same name, that should become the title of that layout! @Lynda DiGregorIs it just an illusion or did you squish the large photo horizontally? The people seem a bit tall/thin, unlike the lady with the yellow hat. @Julie MagerkaThat mask is perfect for the photo. It gives that "water" feel all around it. @Jean NaumannYes, Affinity makes using templates/masks much easier. On your first page, did you hide the shadow on the bottom right photo? On the second, if you were using Affinity, was it slightly translucent? If anything, you could brush some white where the people are so we don't see the pattern through. As someone mentioned in this thread, you are giving me a lot of work going through all those wonderful pages. They are all so unique and inspiring. Keep them coming! No , I don't think so. It's the angle the photo was taken at. I did make the mask bigger. 5
Jeni Simpson Posted June 21 Posted June 21 8 hours ago, Jacques said: A little moment of respite (Day 4 with PSP) What can he be thinking? Jacques, Brian is a beautiful boy. Those lips look great with the hint of pink. masking so close to his face really brings him out so beautifully. I love that background, too, did you create that from scratch? 3
Harmony Birch Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Here goes with my day 5, I went to a drag show last night. and this act hit me right in the feels as she represented the wall from which the first brick thrown at the Stonewall riots was taken. 2 10
Jeni Simpson Posted June 21 Posted June 21 4 hours ago, Hank Sobah said: Actually Racoon County in Ohio. Old time, country, folk, etc. Thanks, Hank. I did wonder, and since I wasn't familiar with many places in the US, I wasn't sure. Having been involved in country music clubs as Secretary and President, and having done a lot of advertising for the clubs, I've noticed that type of thing. 4 1
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