Activity for User 480 - Alan Kaplan - akaplan973@gmail.com

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21 Jul 17 Comment Sometimes when I use Topaz Simplify or Impression, it disappoints me by creating a "Topaz look." When this happens, I use a layer mask and "erase" part of the Topaz outcome. Sometimes it improves the look. Try using a layer mask to erase the Topaz river and replacing it with the actual river. The contrast might produce a less standard Topaz output. Jul 18th
21 Jul 17 Comment The three men in this photo have on beautiful, colored costumes, but unfortunately the background is also in color. Since the background is on a separate layer try making it black and white. Then the wonderful characters will really stand out. A suggestion if I may. One can darken a background that is on a separate layer a number of ways without having to use the burn tool (if I read your description correctly). Try Ctrl-U (PC), Curves, or Levels. The blue in the background draws the eye away from your very colorful characters. I hope you make them stand out by changing the background. Jul 14th
21 Jul 17 Comment This is an exceptional example of how to use the Blend Modes. In addition, the brush work is both subtle and brash--a wonderful combination. I have been working on "Othello & Desdemona" on and off for months in various iterations, and I do not consider it time wasted as I learn from each iteration. Please don't consider your time spent on this beautiful automobile as time wasted. Consider it, as I do, as a learning experience, or maybe as learning experiences. Beautiful art takes time, and your time was well spent. Jul 12th
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