complimentary colors... and NATURE

kctori · #1 10-13-2003, 10:38 PM

I get stumped for new color combinations sometimes - and turn to the 'hue adjustment slider' in Adobe Photoshop (Image - Adjust - Hue/Saturation).

For instance - a few minutes ago I pulled up a photo I took of our friend Mr. Peacock...

and after five minutes of play - came up with these... kind of gives you a new perspective - eh?

wmo · #2 10-13-2003, 10:46 PM

way cool. Thanks! Beautiful!

crsann · #3 10-13-2003, 11:03 PM

WOW I have got to learn how to play with that program..hmm mumble mumble another program? nu uh I'm not gunna do it you can't make me.....well maybe I could try hmmm...I think I can ..I think I can...did I turn into the little red.....

Linnea · #4 10-13-2003, 11:17 PM

those rock can't wait to see your new beads

chuckie · #5 10-14-2003, 01:24 AM

Psychedelic Peacocks! You should be able to come up with some really cool color combos from those birds!

You'll have to let us see them ...please.

Char

npuffer · #6 10-14-2003, 02:41 AM

What a great idea

I'm always having trouble with color combos, looks like I'll be spending more time playing with Photoshop.

n

Emjay · #7 10-14-2003, 07:58 AM

Anybody know if there is a tool like that on ArcSoft PhotoStudio?
Jean

gmdcrafts · #8 10-14-2003, 08:42 AM

That's a GREAT idea Jill! Thanks!

.....not to mention you could do this with photos of your own beads to get a new perspective on a set you've done in the past, and "freshen it up" with a new look! COOL!

rightbrainbeads · #9 10-14-2003, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Emjay
Anybody know if there is a tool like that on ArcSoft PhotoStudio?
Jean

Jean,

Click on 'Enhance' then 'Tone adjustment'. I'm supposed to be getting ready for work but just had to go check it out... some very cool colors!!!

Thanks Jill!

lynne

latitude40 · #10 10-14-2003, 10:35 AM

Great color combos in that photo! I love my Photoshop.
I know the pain of "colorscheme-itis" after years as a graphic designer. The most common solution for me is to open a photo(s) that will be used in my project, and use the color picker tool to sample an array of colors.

Here's another option for those stymied by color combos:
http://www.pixy.cz/apps/barvy/index-en.html

It's an online tool that creates various color schemes. Pick a glass rod and match its color as closely as you can using the color wheel and the lightness/brightness boxes underneath...or by choosing a matching hexidecimal swatch on the right side. Then look at the color used in various schemes- monochromatic, complimentary, split complement, analagous, etc. View in the default of "normal vision" mode with "web colors" unchecked.

Also, challenge yourself to create color schemes based on items in your environment: fabrics, favorite magazine images, greeting cards, household product labels, etc.
Keep an inspiration box and throw some of these things in it for reference.

Karen

pearsonglass · #11 10-14-2003, 10:43 AM

That is a good idea, I will have to try it next time I am stumped.

lake_erie_lampwork · #12 10-14-2003, 12:28 PM

Woo Hoo!!!

I could look at stuff like that all day

I am going to have to learn to use Photoshop. I might have to make this wallpaper on my desktop

!ngridh · #13 10-14-2003, 06:12 PM

I am a sucker for color...I can't keep my eyes off of those pics!
I am going to have to try that too...thanks! just gorgeous!

Leah Nelson · #14 10-14-2003, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the idea...like everyone else, it seems that color combos are not my strong suit! I'm glad to see that other people have the same problem.

carole c · #15 10-14-2003, 06:54 PM

Gosh! Some people are just so smart. What a useful tool. Thanks.

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