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Note: I fought with this one once earlier in the week, but wasn't able to create anything I liked.  That's why the results appear later than earlier tutorials. Altered Image Selected around Kaden Added a mask Added a black & white adjustment layer Original Image

Altered Image Used clone stamp tool to remove table and lamp Added an Adjustment Layer, a Deep Yellow Photo Filter to make photo look like it was taken at sunset Attempted retouching Original Image

Created Image For the first flower, I created each petal separately by using both types of anchor points and some keyboard shortcuts. For the second one, I copied, then transformed each one to pull it into place.  I highly recommend the second option. :) I then added a blue background.  Not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt! I also realized I would like to learn how to add more detail and variation into my drawings.

Altered Image Created mask on original image Put another image behind it Added black & white adjustment layer to original image Applied a clipping mask to original image Increased vibrance of background Note: the selection is not the best, but everything else looks good. :) Another Altered Image Created text layer Added black layer Created clipping mask between image & text layers Added an adjustment layer to original image

Altered Image Created an orange background Used the Quick Selection Tool to cut & paste original images into the new one Created a title Created a text box for each character *Note: I need to practice making more precise selections, (but for something this silly I thought it better to just throw it together)

I've had lots of opportunities recently to think about what I'm all about professionally and personally.  One catalyst has been my "Using Media for Social Change" course, in which they're urging us each to figure out what really matters to us.  Another has been the Dr. Wiley, founder of the Open Education movement, who encourage everyone to find the thing they accidentally think about all the time no matter what.  Drum roll please . . . I think I've finally found mine! The thing that I can't seem to stop thinking about (though I've tried) is changing the way children learn in schools.  I think learning is one of the most exciting human endeavors there is, but few classrooms feel that way.  Public education is a great thing, but a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn't make sense. What I envision is a school structure that allows students to learn what they want to learn and being okay with the fact that that will be different for everyone.  Su...

Created Image Created a pattern called "Metal" Typed the poem Invictus into a textbox Changed title to all caps Used kearning on title Changed color of title & author text Imposed layer on top to create edge

Created Image Used brush tool to create polka dots (The shift key enables you to make straight lines) Used a custom calligraphy brush to write my name Used a custom dot brush to draw a daisy

Altered Image Used curves to adjust colors Used brightness/contrast to increase contrast

Altered Image Increased contrast Used curve adjustment to lighten Used curve adjustment to alter colors

Altered Image Blended footprints photo on top Blended blue layer on top Added quote

Altered Image Put images together in layers Organized layers by grouping them Adjusted the shadows and highlights Added titles to each photo Added a background color behind "The Guymon Kids"

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This is a screenshot of how I set up my photo files in Bridge.