ok *removes the spoiler tags* it's not that the text wasn't clear or easily read. it's just that thumbnail view is important; cos let's face it, most people turn away from a card they can't read in thumbnail view.
I'm actually quite fond of the font and text effects you used =3
Thanks for the comment ^^ don't worry, you don't need to use that spoiler text. I agree with your comment, perhaps it is just the way Gimp works but I couldn't get the text to be much clearer than it is. I'll try something different next time. Trying new things is the best way to learn *smiles*
I wrote out the text in black, then duplicated it. On the lower of those layers I blurred it, then with the other one I think I inverted the colours then set it to overlay. Something like that anyway ^^; i'm not all that good at explaining as I usually just play around with it until I am relatively happy! I hope that helped <3
I like smudging scans too; it makes them pretty X3 the font you used is very nice! as for the text as a whole, I personally think that you should've chosen a different blend mode (I'm not sure what the equivalent of that feature is in GIMP). that way the opacity would be a bit higher and the text would be easier to read when it's in thumbnail size.
Last edited by ulterego333 at 10:13:46 AM EST on January 8, 2010.
This is incredibly beautiful Anna-chan! I agree, it's a gorgeous picture! And it works perfectly with this quote! <3 I have never heard this quote before but I agree with it completely 100%! Always be yourself~
How you did the text looks really amazing! I don't think I know how to do that in GIMP^^; How do you do it? XD Also the texture you added looks really good! Wonderful job!
This is perfect for the contest^^ Best of luck sweetie! *hugs*
Aww, thank you!! <333 I'm so glad you were able to enter my challenge~ This is beautiful!! Can you send me the link to the scan? It's sexy beyond belief. XD And of course, your quote you chose is lovely~ It works perfectly for my challenge! Thank you! ^__^ Jeez, this will really be hard to pick a winner. XD
Wow, that's really a beautiful quote! ^___^ I've never really thought of it that way before. The picture you used is really amazing too! I hope you do well in the contest! *hugs*
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/23/10 | Reply
@Felcie:
^^ Thanks *smiles*
Felcie
Unicorn Lover (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/23/10 | Reply
Lovely card ! *__*
I love it~~♪
Hug&fav ~♥~
ulterego333
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/08/10 | Reply
@Kaerlyn:
ok *removes the spoiler tags* it's not that the text wasn't clear or easily read. it's just that thumbnail view is important; cos let's face it, most people turn away from a card they can't read in thumbnail view.
I'm actually quite fond of the font and text effects you used =3
Ritona
Hunter (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
This is a beautiful image. Very nice detail, and the font also fits very well. :)
"You won't like me when I'm psychoanalyzed."
Angel Zakuro
bird nerd. (Otaku Angel) | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
@Kaerlyn:
Thankies, anna. ^_^ *hugs*
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
@innocent heart:
Have fun! Sometimes i've managed to get that method to work really well, and other times less so.
^^ Experiment with adding blur and overlays, and try changing the order of the layers to see what happens ^^
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
@Angel Zakuro:
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I'm glad you liked my card ^^
innocent heart
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
@Kaerlyn:
Thanks Anna! I will give that a try next time I use GIMP! :D *hugs*
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
@ulterego333:
Thanks for the comment ^^ don't worry, you don't need to use that spoiler text. I agree with your comment, perhaps it is just the way Gimp works but I couldn't get the text to be much clearer than it is. I'll try something different next time. Trying new things is the best way to learn *smiles*
Photoshop seems fun *sigh*
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
@innocent heart:
I wrote out the text in black, then duplicated it. On the lower of those layers I blurred it, then with the other one I think I inverted the colours then set it to overlay. Something like that anyway ^^; i'm not all that good at explaining as I usually just play around with it until I am relatively happy! I hope that helped <3
WiNtErLeAf
Otaku Legend | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
waaah beautiful card..
ulterego333
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/07/10 | Reply
very nice! I love the quote & the pic
I like smudging scans too; it makes them pretty X3 the font you used is very nice! as for the text as a whole, I personally think that you should've chosen a different blend mode (I'm not sure what the equivalent of that feature is in GIMP). that way the opacity would be a bit higher and the text would be easier to read when it's in thumbnail size.
Last edited by ulterego333 at 10:13:46 AM EST on January 8, 2010.
innocent heart
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/06/10 | Reply
This is incredibly beautiful Anna-chan! I agree, it's a gorgeous picture! And it works perfectly with this quote! <3 I have never heard this quote before but I agree with it completely 100%! Always be yourself~
How you did the text looks really amazing! I don't think I know how to do that in GIMP^^; How do you do it? XD Also the texture you added looks really good! Wonderful job!
This is perfect for the contest^^ Best of luck sweetie! *hugs*
Angel Zakuro
bird nerd. (Otaku Angel) | Posted 01/06/10 | Reply
Aww, thank you!! <333 I'm so glad you were able to enter my challenge~ This is beautiful!! Can you send me the link to the scan? It's sexy beyond belief. XD And of course, your quote you chose is lovely~ It works perfectly for my challenge! Thank you! ^__^ Jeez, this will really be hard to pick a winner. XD
Kittenlark
Otaku Legend | Posted 01/06/10 | Reply
Wow, that's really a beautiful quote! ^___^ I've never really thought of it that way before. The picture you used is really amazing too! I hope you do well in the contest! *hugs*
Have a great day!
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/06/10 | Reply
@bellpickle:
Thank you ^^
bellpickle
Pickle of the Year (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/06/10 | Reply
Ooo, both the message & the overall "look" of this card is lovely! Good luck in the contest!