The background is a bunch of stock photos layered and tweaked: a grass layer, the bokeh from a photo I took, several scanned paper types over that with a bunch of adjustment layers. The texture I laid over the whole picture is actually something I got originally from Mr. Retro, though I've since made it transparent so I can lay it across most everything.
You can snag it for your use here. Tweak the opacity and blending styles to your liking. I've found 20% Multiply adds a nice touch.
I think the lens flare is the best (if that is the effect you were going for). I've always liked that effect but it has to be done correctly and you pulled it off nicely.
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Jesse Gardner
A little something I'm working on. Next up, icons.
almost 2 years ago
Sweet, I love the background image and the subtle texture over the top. Is that a custom texture or something you can share with me?
almost 2 years ago
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Phil Coffman
Digging the colors in this Jesse.
almost 2 years ago
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Jesse Gardner
Thanks for the kind words, guys!
The background is a bunch of stock photos layered and tweaked: a grass layer, the bokeh from a photo I took, several scanned paper types over that with a bunch of adjustment layers. The texture I laid over the whole picture is actually something I got originally from Mr. Retro, though I've since made it transparent so I can lay it across most everything.
You can snag it for your use here. Tweak the opacity and blending styles to your liking. I've found 20% Multiply adds a nice touch.
almost 2 years ago
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Phil Coffman
Ahhh, Mr. Retro. I've got one of his Machine Wash filter packs and they're still awesome.
almost 2 years ago
Textures = wow.
almost 2 years ago
Great stuff man... the textures on this are great!
almost 2 years ago
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Jesse Gardner
Allison, Aaron: Thanks so much for the kind words... Nice to know my OC tendencies are striking a chord!
almost 2 years ago
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Rogie
LOVELY dude! I can't find a single thing I don't like.
almost 2 years ago
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Matthew Sanders
This is terrible. I can't find anything wrong with it. Screw you for that. :)
almost 2 years ago
I think the lens flare is the best (if that is the effect you were going for). I've always liked that effect but it has to be done correctly and you pulled it off nicely.
almost 2 years ago
Uhh thats nice! Love the texture and the little bokeh effect!
almost 2 years ago
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Ismael Burciaga
Jesse this looks amazing. I love it when churches have good design. It really makes a difference.
almost 2 years ago
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Jesse Gardner
Thanks, Ismael!
almost 2 years ago
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Groups, Illustration 1
by Jesse Gardner
Working on a visual model to help explain the dynamics of human and divine relationships in our church.
almost 2 years ago