White back ground

dD's marbles

Here is a shot I took during the last 30 day challenge opened in photoshop.

Step1: Using the crop tool

 Make a selection around the entire picture (make sure your background color is the same as the background of your picture)

Now drag the handle out beyond your image to the crop you would like.

OK so far? Now just hit the enter key and prestro:

You have a new crop with the background filled in. You have to be careful your background is pure white or this won't work. Use levels to check first. (Click on the right slider while holding down the alt key and it will show you what is white and what isn't) I hope this helps. Zack Arias web site has more info on seamless white backgrounds if you are interested.

Two versions of Battle

I am torn between these two ideas...

Our greatest battles are that with our own minds Jameson Frank

I am really starting to like this one now but there are many more days to nit pick.

Here is a step by step progression so far.

Added a little more tonight

Battle continues

I decided to go a different way with the composition today. I like it better but I'm not sure about the sword yet.

Battle

I am trying some different things with the color and texture today. Now I have to figure out something for the background...

Eye on the Prize

This is a digital illustration to go with my Eye series of photo puns.

These are the sketches for my Worth Battle entry.

Rhino Man

I worked on my drawing a little more last night and today. I think I am ready to start my battle scene composition.