Photo Artistry ArtsyKardz Coloring Effect

Today, Margo is sharing a fun Photo Artistry ArtsyKardz Coloring Effect.

Photo Artistry ArtsyKardz Coloring Effect

Introduction

Colorize WordART, Brushes and Text using ArtsyKardz .jpg files.

• Apply a cool color gradient effect to WordART and BrushSet files.
• Make the magic happen using the Clipping Mask function.
• Coordinate COLOR in your layout designs quickly and with ease.

1. Establish Layout Foundation

Use a variety of DigitalART supplies to build your layout foundation.

• Go to File> New and create a New Layout at 12 X 12 300 DPI/PPI.
• File> Open SolidPaper1.jpg from ArtPlay Palette Lost and move onto the New Layout using the Move Tool.
• Open, move and  position the PaperOverlay1.png and  Transfer5.png file from ArtPlay Palette Lost.
• Modify the elements using a Layer Mask and Brushes to preference.

2. Placement of Text

‘Borrow’ text from an Artsy Layered Template and customize using ArtsyKardz files.

• Open the Lost Artsy Layered Template into your Photoshop or Elements workspace.
• Select the ‘text’ and ‘title here’ layers in the Layers Panel.
• Link the 2 layers by clicking on the ‘clip’ icon at the bottom (Photoshop) or top (Elements) of the Layers Panel.
• Move the text layers onto your layout foundation and reposition as preferred.
• Edit the text and title layers to provide context to your photo.
• Open a 6 X 4 .jpg file from ArtsyKardz Lost MultiPack.
• Resize as needed and clip the file to the title layer using the Clipping Mask function.
• Go to Layer> Layer Style> Bevel & Emboss to add dimension.

Tip. Select the ‘Pillow Emboss’ Style option to create the indentation.

3. Create a Visual Focal Point

Introduce an image to support the text and create a focal point using the foundation as your guide.

• Open the 1.png from ArchiTextures No.14.
• Apply a Bevel & Emboss Layer Style to strengthen the edges and add visual interest via dimension.
• Open a 6 X 4 .jpg file from ArtsyKardz Lost MultiPack.
• Clip the file to the brush layer adjusting the SIZE and COLOR as preferred.
• Duplicate the ArtsyKardz layer and apply a Linear Burn Blending Mode.
• Adjust the Opacity of the layer as preferred.

Optional:

• Layer> Group Layers and duplicate to increase visibility of the image.

4. Embellish Your Design

Add DigitalART to elevate the visual interest of your composition.

• Select embellishments according to COLOR and THEME of your photo artistry or digital scrapbooking layout design.
• Use UrbanThreadz to lead the viewers eye to specific areas of interest in your design such as the text.

DigitalART Supplies

See the complete list of [aalogo] DigitalART supplies.

Summary

Use ArtsyKardz to color your [aalogo] Digital supplies.

• Borrow pre-designed text boxes from Artsy Templates.
• Clip ArtsyKardz to elements in your layout design to create color coordination.
• Try this approach with the individual .psd format ArtsyKardz layers to further customize.

WE INVITE YOU TO:

• Read this 7 Ways to Use ArtsyKardz on the [aalogo] Blog.
• Watch this Blending with ArtsyKardz video on the [aalogo]  Youtube Channel.
• Learn how to create this ArtsyKardz Cut-Out Title Effect.

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