I used 2 additional texture images for this. I used one of ErinM's concrete stains images from the last Texture/Overlay side challenges, and one of philup's scratches images from the last Texture/Overlay side challenges.
While the image was still in layers, I selected the background of the original image and darkened it, plus I shifted the hues. I used multiple layers of the orig image with one or more of the textures already added (via multiply, darken, overlay). I erased parts of the overlays that were encroaching on the closest petals. I added a layer of LucisArt and a very gentle layer of Aetherize filter (by Flaming Pear). I dodged and burned sections of the petals to even out the light. I used color balance, levels, replace color, selective color, and brightness/contrast. Toward the end, I added a layer of gaussian blur, then erased the closest petals so that they remained in focus.
Hope this helps - it's probably as clear as mud! ROFLMAO
Jimmy, this is absolutely beautiful. The colors, the textures - stunning. It's either like the flower is becoming stone or emerging from stone. Love it.
Thanks for adding the steps in your process, it is very interesting reading. I think I will do the same, because for the experts like you, it'd make it easier to critique. Your overlays portfolio is inspiring to look through.
This is pretty cool looking, and I like the perspective. Startling contrast between what you started with and how it ended up. The colors of the wall texture go very well with the subject.
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