I don’t think I’ve ever created a scrapbook page that didn’t utilize blend modes—if not blending papers, I’m blending photos.

 

For example, changing the blend mode of a duplicate photo layer from Normal to Screen will quickly lighten the entire photo. Here’s a before and after snapshot of my Jackson taking in the view from the front of my kayak.

 

 

That quick and dirty trick (above) definitely brought out more details, but look what I accomplished (below) in only 5 minutes with the instruction and materials found in Linda’s The Art of Blending class. Wowsers! Can you believe the difference?

 

 

The Art of Blending is on sale this week. Check out the details below.

 

Have a great week. See you in the galleries.

 

 

 

Turn your photos into beautiful art with this self-paced class by Linda Sattgast.

 

Linda will lead you step-by-step through the process of using Photoshop blend modes to transform your photos from ordinary to amazing! (For Photoshop and Elements)

 

 

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Bring the real life appearance of inked edges to your digital papers, embellishments, and photos. It's super easy and non-destructive. What's not to love?

 

 

Skills practiced:

 

(This popular 2009 tutorial by Sara Horton has been reformatted and updated for current software versions.)

 

 

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