Chapter 15

In and Out of Photoshop

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Sometimes we get locked into routines that keep us complacent and uninspired. To break free of visual monotony, try breaking free from your computer for a while. By beginning with photos in Photoshop, we can manipulate them to lend themselves to tracing. After printing them out, we can use traditional drawing techniques to create natural, personalized art. This artwork is then scanned back in and used alongside other elements as the basis for a stunning and original composition. Working this way is a breath of fresh air and provides a nice break from the usual routine.

Traditional thinkers are often under the ...

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