Good morning everyone,
I do hope that your week has started well.
Today I have some Lockdown Lavinia homework for you.
I really can’t believe that it is week 10.
This week I thought we could have a play with the
Bokeh effect.
Such a great photography technique, to enhance the visual appeal of an image.
The work Bokeh comes from the Japanese language and means to blur.
I have a couple of samples to share with you
And here is a little photo tutorial.
I have also made a YouTube video
You can find it here
Just choose a couple of colours of ink, and blend them onto some card .
This is a great way to practice your blending.
Next add the white circles, try to have different sizes , and vary the brightness.
Most importantly remember not to overdo it and make it look like a snow storm.
You can punch some circles out of card, or acetate, or use your die cutting machine.
I have used a couple of stencils.
Start with some stamping,
I used distress oxide ink first to help create some depth.
Next I used the VersaFine Claire black ink.
Finally , a sentiment,
Remember not to overdo the stamping as you really want to be able to see some of your background,
This is such a lovely technique to have a play with and is a great way to help get your Mojo back if he has gone into lockdown.
Take care all.
Thanks for popping in
Much love and hugs
Jo xx
Hi Jo,
ReplyDeleteI make technique tags for when I loose my mojo, then I can look through the tags and get inspiration. I have just done this Bokeh effect on a tag following your tutorial here, it was so easy to follow, thank you. I love your creations above using this technique, they are gorgeous.
Happy crafting
Tracy x