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Simulated Watercolor from a Photograph

The Bridge Sunset at the Indian River photo is presented here in two distinct styles.

Art has been changing and evolving since the beginning of time. With advancements in technology, new methods of creating art are continually being developed. One such example is simulated watercolor from a photograph.

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Sunset Under the Indian River Inlet Bridge in Simulated Watercolor

This technique offers artists a way of transforming digital images into beautiful works of art that look like traditional paintings done with watercolor paint. Not only does it provide an interesting way to create art, but it also allows for the artist to add their own creative touch to the piece.

The first step in creating a simulated watercolor from a photograph is to choose an image to work with. The image should be relatively small and simple enough that it can be reasonably reproduced using the watercolor effect. Having considerable contrast between the colors in the image helps to add a bit of drama the painting.

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Here is the original Sunset Under Indian River Bridge photograph.

Tips for doing this yourself…

Creating a simulated watercolor from a photograph can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Choosing the right image to work with is essential in achieving this goal. The ideal image should be crisp and detailed, but also have soft edges and muted tonalities. This will make it easier to create the unique blend of realism and abstraction that makes a simulated watercolor distinctive.

In addition to having the right composition, it’s important to use a quality image that’s of high resolution. Low-resolution images can lose detail when converted into a watercolor, making certain painting techniques more difficult or even impossible to achieve. Also, try finding an image with few bright colors or highlights as these can be distracting in the finished product. With all these tips in mind, pick your perfect photo for creating your very own simulated watercolor.

Go ahead and give it a try. Or if you like what has been done here by Bill Swartwout Photography you can see more detail by clicking the images above or the links below.

Link to: Bridge Sunset at Indian River Watercolor

Link to: Bridge Sunset at the Indian River Inlet

Link to: Bill’s Indian River Inlet Collection

Link to: Bill’s Full Gallery at Fine Art America/Pixels

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Eclipse of the Moon over the Indian River Bridge

A dramatic night scene is created by the moon breaking through the clouds.

Every night, the Moon rises in the sky, painting a beautiful picture for all to see. But on this one particular night a long time ago, something extraordinary happened – a total eclipse of the Moon occurred over the east coast and the Indian River Bridge! This rare phenomenon was visible to all who were lucky enough to be standing on either side of the Indian River Inlet at the Delaware Seashore State Park. As the Moon passed behind Earth’s shadow, it slowly faded from view until it reached its darkest point. This photograph shows the moon partially eclipsed and partially obscured by a layer of broken clouds.

Indian River Inlet Bridge in Moonlight.

This eclipsing moon, shining down upon the stanchions and cable stays of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge over the Indian River Inlet in coastal Delaware, provided a wonderous sight for the relatively few people there.

This bridge carries traffic on Route 1 along the Atlantic coast and, in this location, through the center of the Delaware Seashore State Park. The bridge is beautiful at night because of the way suspension cables are lit. The moonlight in this instance adds a bit of drama to this night scene.

Very simply, how does this happen? The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon! There is a point in the sky that is directly opposite the Sun, and this is called the “shadow of the Earth.” The Moon travels around the Earth in an orbit. As it does so, it (every so often) passes through this shadow.

Use the links below to see/shop this photograph and more Indian River Inlet Bridge wall art and home decor…

Link to: Eclipsing Moon over the Indian River Bridge

Link to: Indian River Inlet Bridge Wall Art Collection

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Indian River Bridge Jigsaw Puzzles

A challenge for sure and a great gift, too.

Do you remember the feeling of “satisfaction” when that last jigsaw puzzle piece is snapped in place? For a challenging holiday gift choose among 100 Indian River Inlet Bridge Puzzles available at: https://bill.pixels.com/collections/indian+river+inlet+bay+and+bridge/puzzles