Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 12-17. In effect, the Smudge tool lets you turn a photo into a painting. With the help of a
graphics tablet, you can join the ranks of the many skilled smudgers who create amazing effects us-
ing only this tool. The bottom three petals of this hibiscus blossom show preliminary smudging. The
brushes you use determine whether the effect is smooth, as you see here, or more heavily stroked.
To blend in other colors, use the tool's Finger Painting option.
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Scott Deardorff is one of the most talented smudgers out there. If you're serious about
smudging, check out his DVDs and online training at
http://deardorfftraining.com
.
Visit
his website (
www.scottdeardorffportraits.com
)
to see some outstanding examples of what
skilled hands can accomplish with the humble Smudge tool.
