Fish all day...tell big lies!

This fish themed poster is another addition to my Cheri Wenger Design Photography photo art collection combining my photo image with actions, textures and text. It is such a fun way to combine my design and photographic talents. Here is the finished result...

But here is where it all began..

This is a peek at my original photo shot at Indialantic Beach, 

where all my creative thoughts began!

Next I used a combinations of actions and 

layers in Photoshop to create this look...

Then I combined some yummy textures designed by Kim Klassen for 

her Texture Tuesday Cafe. For this effect I used 2 textures, 

revolution and musiclovin, shown below.

Design © 2012 Cheri Wenger Design Photography

I liked the result, but really wanted to add a quote to turn 

it into a fun work of art! I researched some quotes and 

decided on this one by an unknown author to 

finish the artwork shown above.

If you are interested in purchasing a print or canvas art 

of this, contact me by email and I can get you pricing, 

depending upon the size you would like at artz1@cfl.rr.com.

A Mother's Day Tribute

This photo art was created as a tribute to all moms...whether you have given birth, adopted or fostered a child, or simply have been thought of in a motherly way. I started off using a photo image taken of an arrangement of carnations given to my daughter Kai on Valentine’s day. See below for a peek at that image so you can appreciate how it was transformed into the artwork you see on the right. I used two great textures that I purchased from Kim Klassen's Bens Collection.

Kim offers a Texture Tuesday challenge which inspires artists and photographers to use her textures creatively. For this piece, “In the Garden”, I wanted to create a painterly, watercolor effect. I used a combination of layers and effects at varying opactities. From the Bens Collection, I chose textures 2 & 6, and selected a quote attributed to Claudia Chandi as my verse.

So how did I create this?
I used Photoshop with my original photo on the main layer, add the textures on top. To make the type more interesting I mixed two fonts and three coordinating shades of colors: a deep olive, dark red and a medium shade of rosey pink. Now take a peek below to see all of the original images that were combined to create this art.

Here is the original photo image...

And here are the two textures from Kim Klassen’s Bens Collection that I used...

Check out her Texture Tuesday Cafe,

and be inspired!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms out there who daily work your mommy magic!

Another Photo Art Creation from Cheri Wenger Design Photography

As I am getting things kicked into full swing with the photography end of my business, I am loving all the possibilities there are in combining all of my creative worlds together. Here is an example of some photo art titled “Contemplating” which was created using my photograph combined with Kim Klassen’s “little things” texture...part of her Texture Tuesday challenge for this upcoming week. You can check out Texture Tuesdays here...



Curious about the two images used to create this photo art? Let me give you a peek at those files so you can comment about the final art.

I started with this image that I took recently at a nearby park on a windy spring day.

Next I worked in photoshop overlaying Kim Classen’s Little Things  texture with a style effect...

I merged the images (note that I always keep a copy of the layered elements should I want to edit anything) and used assorted grunge and distressing brushes to create the photo edging. And the final result is this photo art. Be sure to check out my post on Kim's texture tuesday challenge.

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More to come on my new photography website.

Creativity Interrupted

I started off the year with the awesome goal of doing a project a day...my Project 365 day challenge which turned into about a 180 something day challenge. Sometimes life just gets in the way of creativity and other priorities like family, health and other matters interrupt the creative process. I will still be sharing some of the projects created along the way.

So where has that creative energy been refocused? On photography and designing many new sets for my shop at Mygrafico.com. Recently, I was the featured designer in Mygrafico's post on CreatingtheHive.com. Click on the link to read the mini interview.

If you are feeling Fall Fever and want to get crafty, check out these sets of mine as a springboard for inspiration. You can choose from SVG diecuts to digi stamps to clip art and brushes that will give you endless opps to showcase your creativity.

FALL BRUSH SETS

This one is a brush and SVG set:

DIGI STAMPS (great for cardmakers!)

Ready to color or simply print on patterned or solid papers for fun paper piecing.

Paper Collection:

And here are some of my latest releases...

Be sure to check out this special set of ready-to-use clip art ribbons called Ribbons 4 a Cause. If you support any charity, cause or want to raise awareness on your site, this versatile set of ribbons has ribbons, bows, buildable ribbon segments and a sample border that can be used on many craft and design projects. It is available for only $4.50! Just click on this link to explore all of the sets in my shop.

And keep your eyes out for an adorable cat themed Halloween set of digi stamps 

that I am working on now. It is sure to bring a smile to your face. Keep checking the mygrafico site and my facebook page for it’s release. Please visit my Cheri Wenger Digital Designs facebook page and hit the like button. I am working on building my fan base. Hope today you live life creatively!

Weekend Sale - 40% at Mygrafico.com

While shopping for all your favorite back-to-school stuff, be sure to treat yourself to a few new digital goodies to spark your fall crafting! Start saving after midnight tonight...40% off all day Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 6 & 7 at mygrafico.com. Be sure to check out all the digital goodies in my shop!

A Must-Have Set of Digi Frame Overlays/Art

   Check out this great new set of digi frames I just released at my shop at mygrafico.com! Use these greyscale frames by themselves or pair with patterned or colored papers to create lots of cool vintage looking frames. Add effects to create an embossed or engraved look of this beautiful hand-drawn flourish frame. A super tool if you are a scrapbooker, artist or photographer. The files are 8" x 10" with an approx. 4 x 6" window opening. They come with transparent windows and backgrounds so these are easy to place right over your photo. You can shrink the art to under 7" create your own brush file to color as you please and use at smaller sizes. All four files for just $3.50! Follow this link to purchase now at my digi shop! I will be creating a tutorial soon to show you how easy it is to add colors, patterned papers and your art or photos to these. So check back soon!

New Look = 40% off Mygrafico.com Makeover Sale Today!

Here are eleven reasons to shop the sale today...my 11 newest summer collections!

Click here to go directly to my shop or browse all the designers here.

 

 

 

Plus a free digi stamp to download & play with!

Project 365 - Days 98-109 Eleven Days of Spring & Easter Creativity

Day 98 - Bunny Hugs n’ Wishes Set

Alas, you get to see the final version of this set whose elements I have showed

you sneak peeks of in my daily challenges. To think this set started with some b&w sketches

and developed into a pastel colored set that isn't just for Easter use!

Day 99 - Love & Hugs Cards

I created thes card samples to show you how the Bunny Hugs n’ Wishes set can be used for creating cards to share your love for someone, send them a get well hug, send a comforting hug to a cancer patient or just let a friend or family member know that you love them. When working with any digital image, think outside the box and challenge yourself to use it creatively, and not just the obvious uses.

Sometimes it just involves changing out the paper colors or embellishments. 

Day 100 - Golf Tournament Pics

If you are looking to get more creative with your picture taking, try shooting from a different vantage point than straight on. While volunteering at the West Shore Jr./Sr. High annual Golf Tournament, I have the opportunity to take photos of the event and participants. Cocoa Beach Country Club provides wonderful scenery and wildlife to photograph, too. Here are just a couple photos I took today. You can try this challenge out for yourself the next time you pick up your camera. Shoot your children from a side angle, take a close up shot of something that commemorates the event, such as an invitation, ticket stub or an article of clothing that was worn. This tip can even work for team sports and sporting events!

Surprise everyone with that shot that no one else would think to take.

Day 101 - Casual Senior Portraits of Ashley

This Saturday morning photo shoot included a few outfit & location changes.

And a few more in b&w...

Day 102 - More Bunnies on the Loose!

You know the saying about putting bunnies together...they multiply! Well, that was the case when working with these digi files. The possibilities kept on multiplying and I will warn you that there may be even more bunny cards to come! These cards show how you can combine embossed layers, ribbons and cut out digital images to create fun cards.

Hop Dot Bunny Card

Peek-A-Boo Bunny Card

Day 103 - Easter Egg Cards

Cheerful Easter Basket Card

Easter Banner Card

Day 104 - 2 Birthday Cards

Who hasn't let a birthday slip by? Here is a perfect card to make up for being late.

The verse is from a retired Stampin’ Up! brithday set. I combined it with some Noteworthy flowers from Making Memories, cardstock embossed with dot embossing folder, a punched border and yummy papers and cardstock cut outs from the Home Tweet Home collection from My Little Shoebox.

I Forgot Birthday Card

An inside view of the card with stamped verse.

Sweet Melon Birds (16th Birthday Card)

For a momentous birthday try pairing patterned chipboard numbers with patterned papers and punch outs. Just add some ribbon and a few embellishments like buttons and flowers to complete this in a flash.

Day 105 - Soft Floral Thank You Card

Below is another card idea that you can create in a flash using paper strips, a stamped greeting/message, some layered elements like ribbons, sticker flowers and a punched heart. To complete the look, I added some mini adhesive pearls to give it more bling.

Day 106 - A Mom Senior Prank

You may have heard of kids doing Senior pranks as a graduating class, well why should kids have all the fun? My daughter and her best friend, Courtney were kidding with her mom about prom hairstyles. They posted some bizarre photos. This one was the one that Ashley joked she was going to have as her prom "do". I used my photoshop skills and one of her senior photo session pics to replace her face in the picture. It wasn't until she did a double take later in the day that she caught on to my mom prank.

All in good fun, ya know!!!? Sometimes, a girl just can’t help but live life creatively!

Day 107 - Senior Prom Portraits

It seems like these days I have spent more time as a photographer than a designer, but when it involves taking photos of my girls and their friends, it is pure enjoyment.

Day 108 - Easter Cards

I warned you that cardmaking with my Bunny Hugs n’ Wishes set became very addictive. I made more Easter cards than ever this year. Use these card ideas as sketches for creating other cards.

Easter Bunny Skies

Eggsactly Bunny Card

Happy Easter Surprise Card

Day 109 - More Easter Cards

Floral Eggs Card

Hideaway Bunny Card