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through_the_lens | all galleries >> Galleries >> Cindy Flood, USA > North Freedom Rail Yard- Painted
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01-JUL-2010 Cindy Flood

North Freedom Rail Yard- Painted

Wisconsin

I'm getting a feel for the brushes. I need to get an art brush so that I can control the brush like a real paint brush. I do pretty well with my mouse, but I'm sure the art brush will give me more control.
I'm also finding that simple subjects work best to give a true painterly look.

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CS5 is free for a 30 day demo if anyone wants to give painting a try.


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Cindi Smith 03-Jul-2010 04:44
Oh yeah....this is fantastic!
Rudi 03-Jul-2010 03:57
I REALLY like this!
Barry 03-Jul-2010 01:24
Yes, I love the effect Cindy, and as Hal said, very clean for a train yard...
Actually, I'd love to see this in its original form as well.... Great work...
hal 03-Jul-2010 00:11
This looks like real fun Cindy. And Pete is right.
The top photo looks so clean and tidy for a goods yard, that it does look like a toy setup.
The texture is just enough to make it appealing and it does look like an artwork.
Pete Hemington02-Jul-2010 22:53
Reminds me of the Thomas the Tank engine books, my Father was a model railway enthusiast and he would have loved this. Does make reality look model like. (Meant to be a compliment)
Cindy Flood02-Jul-2010 17:22
Thanks, Pat, Terry and Bob.

Bob, I've heard that Corel Painter is great. There is probably a learning curve, just like with CS5 painting, but it is a lot of fun and I hope the effort will be worthwhile in the end. I used to paint with oil and acrylic when I was young...but I don't want to get involved with real brushes/messy paint again.
Guest 02-Jul-2010 17:10
Great inspiration... I have Corel Painter 11 and a tablet, but have not had time to get into it. Have to start to keep up with everyone else!
Terry 02-Jul-2010 16:23
Looks like you are having a great time with this, Cindy.
Its fun to watch your progress.
Cindy Flood02-Jul-2010 15:31
Pat, I've had a Wacom for several years. It takes a while to get used to it. You have to keep at it. Right now, I have the older Intuos 3. You can find the 3 for about $99 now. The latest Intuos 4 is quite a bit more. I just ordered the Art Pen for my 3. I started out with a small size 2. My intuos 3 is the medium size. If you are going to get one, at least get the medium size. I'm always running to the edge, even on the medium. When this one goes, I will get a large.
If you get one, there are tutorials out there on the web to help you get started.
Cindy Flood02-Jul-2010 15:20
Pat, I've had a Wacom for several years. It takes a while to get used to it. You have to keep at it. Right now, I have the older Intuos 3. You can find the 3 for about $99 now. The latest Intuos 4 is quite a bit more. I just ordered the Art Pen for my 3. I started out with a small size 2. My intuos 3 is the medium size. If you are going to get one, at least get the medium size. I'm always running to the edge, even on the medium. When this one goes, I will get a large.
If you get one, there are tutorials out there on the web to help you get started.
Pat Nighswander 02-Jul-2010 14:59
Great subject and composition interesting painting.. I have often wanted a tablet...Wacom Intuos was what I kept looking at..