Embracing mistakes
Amazing effects can crop up when you least expect them. Josh Vanover shows you how to make random elements work for you.
Sometimes accidents can be good.
When you're working on a piece, going with the flow and not questioning yourself too much about the placement of elements can make for a less stressful project. If you listen closely enough, sometimes the art will even tell you where to go next.
In this tutorial, I'll give you a few tips on how to successfully control smoke images and shape them to fit what you're trying to achieve. I'll also show you how to capitalise on areas in a piece that may have been unintentional and, by doing so, make your process run more smoothly.
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