Graduation Time

It's that time of year again.  Graduations always make me feel inspired. A celebration of an accomplishment and the excitement of starting something new emits an emotion of hope and dreams.  I've been busy making "beach-themed" graduation announcements from photos.  They really turned out pretty nice...Here are some 'before' and 'after' transformations.  Have I said I really, really love photoshop?

Client's Photo

Graduation Announcement Sample #1

Client's Photo

Graduation Announcement Sample #2

Client's Photo

Graduation Announcement

After working on these photos, I am so ready for some beach time!  Wishing everyone a beautiful sunshiny day!

Love and gratitude,
Kathy

Happy Texture Tuesday!

Did a couple of versions of the most beautiful and romantic city -- Serrenissima! I was lucky enough to visit back in 2005.  I'm disappointed because I was still learning how to use my new DSLR when I went on this trip.  So most of my photos were set to a low resolution setting because I wanted to fit as many photos on to my digital card -- what was I thinking?  Oh well, I guess I will just have to visit once again.  Hopefully, one day soon I will return and have the most romantic trip ever!

Which version do you like best? Can't wait to see all the great textured photos today!

Wishing everyone much joy and love today and everyday!

Love and gratitude,

Kathy

Textured Tuesday

Happy Textured Tuesday!

Recipe:

1. Duplicate layer set to multiply at 100% opacity
2. Kim Klassen texture: Sweet Treat set to multiply at 98% opacity
3. Kim Klassen texture - Silence set to luminosity at 71% opacity
4. Adjustment Level - set to color burn at 100% opacity
5. Created layer with brush strokes around edge of photo

Wishing everyone an amazing day!

Love and gratitude,
Kathy

Letter Fashionista

I love typography...not sure why.  Just have always have.  I see them as art.  I have always loved drawing letters...doodling.  I would write characters and words a zillion times in a zillion different styles.  Just doodling.  There is something interesting in how one can express a word in a certain style that creates it own special meaning.  I've always been attracted to books and academia style.

Letter Fashionista

Have you discovered Spoonflower?  Such a cool and fun site!  Any design you create can be printed onto fabric.  So cool!  It means you have total freedom to create anything!  Even the fabric you choose to use!  The potential is endless.  Spoonflower also creates a great environment to share.  You can view other people's design and make comments and send messages.  So it's a totally social and inspiring site.  They also have contests each week.  This week's contest is "Alphabet."  Take a peek at all the great designs!  If you like my design, I would love your vote!

Wishing you a beautiful day!

Love and gratitude,
Kathy
xoxo

Textured Tuesday

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Worked on a few pieces this week...I liked the scratchy texture and the color palette of this one.  But my favorite one I posted yesterday to wish everyone a happy Monday. Let me know what you think...

Thank you Kim for another Texture Tuesday!

Wishing everyone an amazing day!

Love and gratitude,
Kathy

Happy Monday!

Wishing everyone an amazing day! Take a peek at my new etsy store Sweet Little Prints.  I've been busy enjoying tapping into my archives of photos and creating some beautiful art. More to come...

Love and gratitude!
Kathy xoxo

Textured Tuesday - WarmSun Texture

Happy Texture Tuesday!  Oh happy day!  I loved working on this photo because the subjects are so cute!  You just got to love, love, love man's best friend!  May I present to you Michael and Sonny.  Aren't they darling?

SOOC courtesy of KAW! Studios 

Take a look at what others did with the rusty nostalgic beauty of Kim's WarmSun texture!



Wishing everyone an amazing day!

Love and gratitude,
Kathy

Happy Monday!

Wishing everyone a beautiful day!

xoxo

Kathy