xenophora's photos

Heh. The last time I contributed to this series was in late 2020. Going back even further, to 2018... I think that was the last time I used that great-looking knife . Shown smaller than the original completed size of 2925 X 2100 pixels. See one original source here . Finally, the background pattern of partygoers is downloadable if you want a copy of your own to play with.

Deep red had never starred in this series before today. Once I added it to the background, the vibe became a hipster's couch or airport carpeting. But the pattern is wholly Photoshop-made. Shown smaller than the original completed size of 2500 X 2778 pixels. See one original source here .

"In this new year, I will not go so hog-wild with patterns, filters, and textures in every finished piece. I will exercise good taste and restraint." (One week goes by.) "Whoops!!" :P Shown smaller than the original completed size of 3975 X 2775 pixels. See one original source here . [minor edits made 1/12/24]

"All you've gotta' do is let me love you, Play music with me, I'll sing for you. It's so easy, you just have to want to... You play for me, and I'll sing for you..." The rough for this was very somber, full of dark purple and stark white and frowning mouths. I have no idea what went wrong. :D "I Sing For You" is from 1992's *Potato Radio* CD by the amazing Jazz artists Nancy King (b.1940) and Glen Moore (b.1941). (music link) Best New Year's wishes to everyone who stopped by in 2023. Thanks so much. <3 [minor edits made 1/12/24]

At the center is a Chinese snuff bottle from the 18th or 19th century. Shown smaller than the original completed size of 4250 X 4250 pixels. See one original source here .

This background began as a simple Color Halftone filter. It gradually evolved into this candy-ish look which might suggest "Birthday Cake frosting" if you live in the U.S. For those elsewhere, that would just be a white icing with colored sprinkles mixed into it. I've never eaten it, but the colors always draw my attention when I'm shopping. So... Shown smaller than the original completed size of 2070 X 3510 pixels. See one original source here .

Happy Holidays, ipernity friends! :) Shown smaller than the original completed size of 2900 X 3150 pixels. (Small edits added.)

Time to bring back blue eye shadow? :P Shown smaller than the original completed size of 4200 X 5175 pixels.

Thank Heaven that I kept her shoulder and arm. Otherwise, there'd be no place to cram in the signature. :D Shown smaller than the original completed size of 4590 X 4590 pixels. See one original source here .

You can probably tell from those notches up the sides: it started from the same source as "Little Banana 9," but then it took off in a different direction. Enjoy! Shown smaller than the original completed size of 1129 X 1300 pixels. [Minor edits made 12/17/23.]

It's dark outside almost all day now. I need my brights left on! ;) Shown smaller than the original completed size of 3060 X 3060 pixels.

Song break. The year is drawing to a close, and I guess I didn't finish many things. But I am very pleased with the ones I did finish. ("Why is it always bittersweet?...") Shown smaller than the original completed size of 3454 X 4525 pixels. See one original source here .

Almost no Layer Styles this time. Relying more on blenders and filters to set the mood. Shown smaller than the original completed size of 1745 X 2210 pixels.

I guess this is almost seasonal. The look on Eunice's face when she found out Mama cooked her beloved pet and fed it to the family will haunt me forever. ( The Carol Burnett Show for those of you from the wrong era or country.) Shown smaller than the original completed size of 4946 X 4425 Pixels. See one original source here .

How are my autumn colors looking, Friends? ;) Shown smaller than the original completed size of 3420 X 2275 pixels. See one original source here .

I started working with a Pattern Overlay design called "Tie Dye." Then I had to figure out what to actually do with it. These things always take longer than you think they will. :D Shown smaller than the original completed size of 3555 X 5175 pixels.

Hopefully, you can find the crosses in the center. (My husband tells me that stepping back from the screen helps.) Shown smaller than the original completed size of 3500 X 3500 pixels. See one original source here .

A little more cool, bright morning weather before the blazing heat comes back next week... or so they say. Shown smaller than the original completed size of 2400 X 3162 pixels. See one original source here .