After the self-promotion materials are sent to work for you, sometimes there is a moment for pure fun again. The truth is, however, that in this constant learning process, pulling all-nighters without having any deadline, but just for the pleasure of creating, is as important as working on a paying project. Or at least I believe so.
Every time I get inspired and can’t stop myself from digging deeper to see more and more, I know that in the end (read: at sunrise) I will learn something new. Again.
Coming across amazing photographs, or other designers’ inspiring works, then digging for new brushes, techniques, ideas, only to get hungry for more and too excited to go to bed before installing and trying new toys ;) If you’re a creative kind you know what I’m talking about.
So that’s exactly how I spent last night ;) and here is what was born at sunrise:
- Composer at work (or how a graphic designer imagines it ;))
In case someone finds it useful here is the “before” photo + a few tips below:
- Before – Composer on vacation in Europe ;)
Speaking of inspiration, some of the works HERE took my breath away and that’s how my night surf started. After adjusting the photograph itself and picking the music elements out of many pictures I had ,or found, I spent hours playing around with brushes and effects. On this site, I found exciting and high-resolution abstract brushes that are fantastic for all styles of light effects. I used the Fly and Quantum sets.
Since it’s a similar work to my “magic feather” post, once again: experimenting with brush settings and layer effects, like lots of Outer Glow in this case, often may surprise you with new interesting result. Don’t forget about playing with the Lighting effects under the PSD’s Filters – they can completely change the atmosphere of your photograph. I also tend to use Dodge and Burn tools a lot.
Oh well… See you at the next sunrise!
PS. Huge thanks to Kyle, a music composer indeed, who not only was my offline inspiration but let me use his picture.
