This article was originally published on Digital Image Magazine in February 22, 2011 and is preserved here for historical reference. While the tools or trends may have evolved, the perspective they reflect remains part of my journey in the photographic world.
Dressed for Success, by Jasmin Junger. Click on the image to visit her gallery.
In the second part of this series, we’ll look at the work of Jasmin Junger, who goes by the name Kuschlirmel on Deviant Art. Ms. Junger has created some visionary, creative works using Photoshop and stock images. She has also put together some fantastic, extremely helpful tutorials for you, dealing with various aspects of photomanipulation (photo compositing). I strongly recommend that you download these tutorials (they’re usually a JPG or PSD image) for later reference, as artists (and their works) come and go on Deviant Art. I’ve got a folder on my hard drive labeled “Tutorials” for these kinds of things, and it comes in quite handy, believe me! It gives me great pleasure to share with you the work of this very generous and talented artist. You can visit her at the following Deviant Art accounts:
– Jasmin Junger’s stock, including her tutorials
Tutorials by Jasmin Junger
As I mentioned, Jasmin Junger has many superb tutorials available here in her Tutorials gallery. I’d like to point out some highlights, as a way for you to get started:
The Quick Selection Tool (video)
Lighting, Part 1
Lighting, Part 2
Layer Masks Explained
Layer Masks and Gradients
How to Simulate a Flooded Building
Setting a Mood – Part One (video)
Setting a Mood – Part Two (video)
The Making of A Change of Perspective, Part 1
The Making of A Change of Perspective, Part 2
The Making of A Change of Perspective, Part 3
The Key to Happiness, by Jasmin Junger
I hope you’ll stop by and check these out. I’ve learned a lot from Jasmin Junger, and I know you will, too! Thanks, Jasmin!
For more creative techniques and digital artistry tips, explore the full collection of tutorials in Post-Processing.
