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LindArtz — Playing with Magic
Published: 2014-07-29 18:28:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 2827; Favourites: 118; Downloads: 0
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Photomanipulation; using Adobe PSE 10Version 2
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needanewname.deviantart.com/ar… BACKGROUND
auroradreams.deviantart.com/ar… BOY
cactuskim.deviantart.com/art/W… WILDFLOWERS
m10tje.deviantart.com/art/Pink… DAISY
eirian-stock.deviantart.com/ar… FLOWERS
alz-stock-and-art.deviantart.c… BLUE FLOWER
thy-darkest-hour.deviantart.co… FLOWER RED
dbszabo1.deviantart.com/art/mi… SPARKLE EFFECTS
kingabritschgi.deviantart.com/… LADYBUG
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One of my favorites, here. 
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Beautiful Composition! I especially like the elves expression and the use of real flowers 🌾🌸🕸🐞🌻
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Thanks so much! And thanks for the fav, too.
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Thanks so very much!
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oh wow i just found this Linda ..i love it ...the back ground scenery is assembled just perfectly ...a superb effort dear friend
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Thank you for using my stock and the credit
I really love this piece of art.
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I'm so very happy you like it! Thank you for providing the wonderful stock. 
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Thank you, so very kindly!!
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This is so adorable Linda! Looks like a beautiful page ripped from a Fairy Tale! I love your imagination.
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Wow, he increased the flower and the ladybug with his magic!^^ Cool work, Linda!
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Well not really; he's small, an elf, Chris!
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This piece (which seems to be part of a series) is just as magical as it's theme. Enchanting is the best way to describe your work. I love it!
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Thank you, Tony! Your comments mean the world to me. 
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Don't mention it...It's great work! A real pleasure to see!
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This is amazing Linda! I just love what you've done! Great work my dear!
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Thank you, Vin! 
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My pleasure Linda! 
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I can't decide which of the two Playing with Magic or Playing with Magic 2 would be the better image; probably they are equally good, although this one stands alone for context. My comments apply to both. I sense a great deal of thought and attention has gone into this image. The construction and detail seem meticulous, and there is a good overall narrative feel to the image. A particular point that you have very neatly constructed, and many would not have bothered had they known, is the perception of depth by making the foreground appear in "sharp" focus, but hazing out and lightening the background. The addition of sunbeams enhances this. If I did not know better I would have said that you are well aware of the concept of aerial perspective. Colours big and bold where needed (except could the ladybird have been slightly more red?) and gentle and soft when needed.
Just stunning.
David
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I couldn't decide either, David, so have conclude the same as you...
You are right, I did spend a good deal of time with this piece (and enjoyed it immensely too), working all those things which you have mentioned. You have a good eye!
As for "aerial perspective"; no, I had no prior learning of this (per se); although it came innately (if you will)....remembering what I could from simply viewing nature; and what looked right vs. what didn't. I suppose that's why it took me so long as I didn't 'really' know what I was doing. But I looked it up now that you have enlightened me, I shall find this VERY useful!
As for the ladybird, again, terrific eye!! In fact, that is how I originally preferred it, a darker shade of red; that is how I had it. But it just did not work; looked way too 'copy/pasted'. Making it lighter worked it in with the sunbeams, giving it a more realistic 'blend' to the rest of the picture, in the end.
Thanks so much David, for taking the time to comment so in depth. I love (and appreciate) your comments!
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Linda - I've looked again at that ladybird, and agree - a more saturated effect would be out of place.
Aerial perspective - funny name - was first formulated by Leonardo da Vinci, although the technique had been used before. He put it on the map, so to speak. If someone appreciates the long view, then it is an intuitive effect, but many people do not see into the distance well. As I've indicated before, you do have this hidden, intuitive and enviable armoury of techniques and ways of seeing that pass others by.
Cheers
David
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Our lovely Leonardo! Somehow, this does not surprise me at all that he would have zeroed in on such things....Thanks so much for all your kind words, David. I love the strokes! (I think I must have been a cat in a past life). 
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