The Texture Touch

I may be a country girl, but I can appreciate a day in the city.  Visiting the Lincoln Park Conservatory in Chicago is like stepping into the past. It was built in the late 1800s during the Victorian Era. I find it a place of tranquility in the hustle and bustle of the city. Have you stepped into the past lately?

texture.ology - watch the video lesson
  1. Start with the postale texture blended on darker color
  2. Lower the opacity of the texture to 50%
  3. Add the painted texture blended on soft light
  4. Reduce the opacity to create subtle brush strokes

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23 comments :

  1. Unknown10:22 AM CDT

    yes, it DOES look like a painting! beautiful

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  2. MixedMolly11:02 AM CDT

    I especially love what it does to the sky.

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  3. Anonymous11:12 AM CDT

    Beautiful!

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  4. Nancy12:22 PM CDT

    I agree, it's nice to get out amongst the peoples every now and then.

    Lovely image, Kristy. :)

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  5. Gina Kleinworth1:49 PM CDT

    Wow what a beautifully serine place. I could just sit there & soak it all up for a bit

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    1. Unknown6:20 PM CDT

      I agree, but it's so hard to put down the camera when beauty is all around. Next time, I shall pack a good book or picnic basket!

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  6. Gardening in a Sandbox4:39 PM CDT

    Looks like a beautiful place to visit. I love how you processed it. Valerie

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  7. Kris @ beyond the whiskers10:31 PM CDT

    I have stepped into the past just this last weekend. My Dad and I went to a WWII airshow they were holding at the Airport near his house. Love you pictures, thanks for sharing the tips.

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  8. Unknown9:45 AM CDT

    Looks like a beautiful place. I love the texture you added.

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  9. Jaymi10:03 AM CDT

    wow what a beautiful park! love your processing! So funny you asked that question cuz I just posted some pics from my trip to Peru, including some ancient Incan ruins--that was definitely stepping into the past!!

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  10. Susan10:38 AM CDT

    Beautiful!!

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  11. Sherri B.11:18 AM CDT

    Incredibly beautiful shots...so calming and serene!

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  12. Mary Gene Atwood11:27 AM CDT

    gorgeous! Your textures are perfect for this. Joining you from this or that Thurs.

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  13. tinajo12:53 PM CDT

    Looks fantastic! :-)

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  14. Kim1:04 PM CDT

    Beautiful, Kristy!!!

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  15. Kim1:04 PM CDT

    Beautiful, Kristy!!!

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  16. Kim1:04 PM CDT

    Beautiful, Kristy!!!

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  17. Kim1:05 PM CDT

    Beautiful, Kristy!!!

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  18. Ellie3:58 AM CDT

    These are lovely shots and they really look as if they are from days gone by. I really like the texture you used.
    Many thanks for your visit and comment on my blog - I really appreciate it :))

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  19. nancyjean3:03 PM CDT

    oh such beautiful images...looks like a painting. I live in the chicago area, you have inspired me to visit Lincoln Park conservatory! beautiful processing too~

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I love reading your little notes, it makes me smile from ear to ear!

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