Texture Inspiration

Sometimes if I take out my supplies, and I begin to paint, the paint seems to lead my inspiration.

Undressed photo

That's what  happens when I receive my new texture from Kim each week. The Texture inspires me to match it with just the right photo.  This week's Texture Tuesday is the Free and Easy eDition.

For this week, I took a piece of watercolor paper, scanned it, resized it, and I use it for my first layer of texture.  I like using it to create a painterly look.  Or if I just want to make it look like a painting.

You are welcome to take this home

I used my watercolor paper layer, then added Kim Klassen's Photomask pastel.  (love this photomask) and I changed the swatches to reflect the colors in the photo.

I then added a layer of Kim's Silence texture using Multiply, at 58% opacity.  I adjusted the Gradient Map using the primary color combination, and used Multiply at 28% opacity. Then I added the text.

If you stop by at Kim's Cafe, you will find lots of texture inspiration waiting for you to explore.

Love, Love, Love Katie Melua's voice.  This song is a favorite.  Nine Million Bicycles.