Julie Mead and Friends

Photo Editing Tutorial by Julie Mead

Julie writes tutorials for the fabulous digital magazine, Artisian Notebook (tm) each month.  October's issue features her tips for using the mosaic filter in both PSE6 and PSCS3.  Artisian Notebook is packed full of wonderful layout ideas, the latest trends to try, and creative eye candy!   Available monthly at E-scapeandscrap.net

Photoshop Tutorial Using Artistic Overlays

There are 2 sets of Artistic Photo Overlays in the boutique. I am often asked how to use them. Actually, once you start playing with them using the different layer modes for the overlays plus different opacity settings you can get a wonderful variety of looks. Sometimes you may get a really unexpected look that is very pleasing to your eye. This layout has a small sample of some easy ways to use them in Photoshop.

The Artistic Photo Overlays come in personal use versions and also Professional Use versions for photographers and scrap for others.

Artistic Photo Overlays Set 1

Personal Use Version

Professional Use Version

Artistic Photo Overlays Set 2

Personal Use Version

Professional Use Version

Special thanks to Ruth Davis for the use of her background for the lesson preview.

Blustery Day

Fantasy Scrapbook Layout--To Jaxon from God

This tender fantasy layout for my grandson combined a variety of kits and elements....easy to make with a one-of-a-kind result. 

To Jaxon from God

                  Stock Photo Stormy Sky by Julie Mead      Photo Masks by Werinka

 

                    Flowers to Deliver by Ruth Davis     The Artist in You by Kay Eflin & Ruth Davis  

  

Soldered Sentiments by Julie Mead      Soldered Sentiments II by Julie Mead

Photo masks can focus your photo and add an artistic edge.  I chose a sleeping photo of Jaxon to place into the mask then tucked it into the stormy cloud photo.  Cluster a variety of elements with texture and shape such as tiny flowers, leaves, beads, charms and twigs together to anchor the photo.  The title is a charm hung with a metal chain from the top of the layout.  I tucked a tiny tear in the corner of his eye.  Finally, add a favorite poem or write your own sentiment.  I chose to say:

Sometimes
we go through dark and stormy days
and our hearts are sad and lonely
...it is then that we remember those
that love us the most
...it is then we can rest our sadness
and trust that I am near
...it is then that you will know that
I have always loved you
Unconditionally

Julie's Totally Texture for Photos Tutorial

Find out how to use Julie's new Totally Texture for Photos in this step by step tutorial for Photoshop users--Using Texture on Photos which includes a FREE texture to download for the tutorial.