In the Woods Tonight

© Sybille Sterk 

Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission.

Created using both Illustrator and Photoshop, bought resources and my own illustrations and photography. 

I can never decide if I like the woods better or the sea, so here's a mix of both in on of my favourite colour combos. :D And, don't forget the cool raven. :D 

More to come... So watch this space.

Available as prints, phone and tablet cases, mugs and travel mugs, wall hangings and shower curtains, cushions and various bags and pouches, duvet covers and stationary cards. Oh and mouse mats. :D Have a ball. Have a set. :D

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My Dear Deer

© Sybille Sterk

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I love dear and antlers. There's just something. Maybe it's Bambi. I watched that and listened to the record hundreds of times. Made me cry every time, too. Soppy I know! 

Made from bought and vintage (public domain) resources. Mad combination in Photoshop and Illustrator mixed up and coloured in (for hours and hours and hours). I am in love with it. :D 

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Available on various devices in various styles including wood, transparent and metaluxe. :D

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and the cutest rug EVER:

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Early Autumn Glory (Diptych)

© Sybille Sterk

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I went to the woods yesterday and, no, I didn't find any teddybears having a picnic, but I found this, the most glorious golden light shimmering through the trees. I love the colours in the autumn and the wonderful light, even though it always reminds me that winter is coming and that summer is over. :-( 

I love the woods and the serenity that can be found in the wind making the leaves rustle and the smells wafting from the ground with each step you take and the light that shines through the trees like some benevolent spirit. :-) Sorry. I get carried away sometimes.

My own images plus bought resources.

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and on ViewBug.

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Blood Wood

© Sybille Sterk 

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This was an ordinary picture of a spring wood with wild primroses and bluebells and trees... however, then I got my hands on it and turned it into a blood wood inspired by the TV series of Game of Thrones. I wanted something a little ominous and magical.

All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

All my images are available on Redbubble, Artflakes, Society6 and Bluecanvas as prints, cards, posters, skins for laptops, Blackberry, iPhones and other phones (for the skins go toBluecanvas). You can now also get most of my images on cushion covers (go to Society6 for these).

She Walks In Beauty

© Sybille Sterk

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She Walks in Beauty 
She walks in beauty, like the night

Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

And all that's best of dark and bright

Meet in her aspect and her eyes:

Thus mellow'd to that tender light

Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,

Had half impaired the nameless grace

Which waves in every raven tress,

Or softly lightens o'er her face;

Where thoughts serenely sweet express

How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,

So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,

The smiles that win, the tints that glow,

But tell of days in goodness spent,

A mind at peace with all below,

A heart whose love is innocent!

Lord Byron, 1814 

Picture taken earlier this year and edited a few days ago. I changed the colours and added the fog, I also edited out the people at the end of the path. I wanted a spooky ethereal image but in the end there was something so hopeful about it that I felt the poem was the perfect companion.

All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

All my images are available on Redbubble, Artflakes, Society6and Bluecanvas as prints, cards, posters, skins for laptops, Blackberry, iPhones and other phones (for the skins go toBluecanvas). You can now also get most of my images on cushion covers (go to Society6 for these).

Ladybird's Walk

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MCN: CQ3XJ-4URFH-SMW1S

Part of my new series of images for licensing on Arcangel-Images - use this code: SYST-0233

This was an image taken low on the path in the woods. I loved the way it showed the world from a different perspective and added the ladybird to show his/her view. :-)

Created with my own photographs in Photoshop, no stock used.
 
All my licensing images are available on Redbubble, Artflakes and Bluecanvas as prints, cards, posters, skins for laptops, Blackberry, iPhones and other phones (for the skins go to Bluecanvas).

Winter Wood

Original painting on easel.

Closeup of painting.

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MCN: C56KQ-8HHAD-4AL11

Original painting is 30x40cm (11x16") acrylic on canvas with wire crochet trees.

The print is available in various sizes, as poster, greeting cards, framed, mounted and canvas prints.

Print of painting availabel on Redbubble and DeviantArt.

Bluebell Wood

 MCN: C2D2L-LS4TH-4A7P5

This is my version of the Bluebell Wood I visited last Spring. I liked the pictures I took, but they looked a bit washed out to me and never felt right. I finally had an epiphany when I discovered tilt-shift. It's a technique that allows you to either make something look like a model railway town or created a slightly otherworldly feel. I used this technique for the latter here.

I first cropped the image, then applied the tilt-shift (lots of tutorials out there) then applied gradients, colour and textures to go from the image below to the one above. Now it feels like the day I went out Bluebell-Spotting. :-)

Part of my new series of images for licensing on Arcangel-Images, use this code: SYST-00120

Created with my own photographs in Photoshop, no stock used.

Dissembling - Wood for Trees

 

 

 

 Sixth in a new series called Dissembling

dis·sem·ble  (d-smbl)
    v. dis·sem·bled, dis·sem·bling, dis·sem·bles
    1. To disguise or conceal behind a false appearance. See Synonyms at disguise.
    2. To make a false show of; feign.
    To disguise or conceal one's real nature, motives, or feelings behind a false appearance.

    From The Free Dictionary

The series is about the different guises and masks we wear.

This particular image is about the way we disguise ourselves so we fit in and don't 'stick out' by making ourselves look and behave the same as everyone else. Thus, we, in our individuality become almost invisible and we don't notice the wood or even a single tree for the multitude of trees.

Credits

Model

• Portrait by Blair-W

Stock

• Autumn In Transilvania by UmbraDeNoapte-Stock
• Grass Stock by bagnaj97
• Roots-stock by FractalAngel-Stock

Textures

• 6 Faves Texture Sets 4 by Shadowhouse

Actions

• Perfect Portrait 3 Action by TheCoffeeshopBlog
• Freebie Actions (Veruca Salt) by Apples & Sisters

Brushes

• CS3 Great Hike Foliage Brushes by mynti
• Spanish Moss Brushes by redheadstock

All others images/textures/brushes my own

MCN: CGVL6-2ALQN-VD6HJ

Crashing into the Moon - Photo Manipulation

 

 

 

 

Illustration for an amazing poem by my friend Autumnwind

Credits

Model

• Suspense - 3 by mjranum-stock

Photographer Marcus Ranum

Model Amber

Stock

• crow by clandestine-stock
• Circus Tent thing by idnurse41
• 2008 Kansas Antiques 96 by Falln-Stock
• Hollow tree by CAStock
• Fire Stock by thesuper
• Balloons and Sky at OSU 1 by WDWParksGal-Stock
• Full moon by steppelandstock

Backgrounds and Textures

• Autumn In Transilvania by UmbraDeNoapte-Stock
• Dark Classic Texture Set by Shadowhouse
• Classic Aged Tones Texture Set by Shadowhouse
• Coffee Paper Texture Set by Shadowhouse

Brushes

• Ropes -n- Chains Brushes by redheadstock

All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.

MCN: CQDJR-4SJ6T-18TNJ

Songs of the Wild Wood - Triptych

 

 

 

Inspired by the Paul Weller song, Wild Wood

 

Poem to accompany the illustration here

Credits

Model 1

• raid2 by rammkitty-stock

Stock

• Grackle 'Raven' by Della-Stock
• Antler Pack - Feb11 08 by markopolio-stock
• Toadstools_cutout by Goblin-stock
• Sunstone72-Stock 227 by Sunstone72-Stock
• Wings Stock06 by KLStock
• Leaves PNG by Sammykaye1sStamps
• Creeper_vine2 by Goblin-stock
• FEATHER 06 by goth-stock
• Grunge Hang Tag by RapidYak
• Heart Locket 1 by shelldevil
• Brown Pouch Stock by PirateLotus-Stock
• Tubes by xxsqueekbatstockxx
• old padlock and key by ftIsis-Stock
• Ribbon png by GabiGlam

Backgrounds and Textures

• Oriental Textures Pk10 by inspyretash-stock
• Transilvanian Forest Pack by UmbraDeNoapte-Stock
• Nakusp Forest (no longer available) by AntithisisStock
• Another Mixed Texture Set by Shadhowhouse
• Coffee Paper Texture Set by Shadhowhouse

Brushes

• Hair brush set by para-vine

All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.

MCN:C5NBB-YF6N1-18LEQ

Down The Rabbit Hole

 

 

 

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland and all the magical places we discover when we're young... although this little one has fallen asleep whilst looking for the rabbit hole. :-)

Credits

Model

• Exclusive Stock - pink 3 by Tracie76Stock

Stock

• Toadstools_cutout by Goblin-stock
• FREE STOCK, Playing Cards 2 by mmp-stock
• Bows PNG by AWorldOfMagic by aworldofmagic

Backgrounds and Textures

• Untitled 30 by scotto
• FOREST BACKGROUND by mysticmorning
• Dark Classic Tan by Shadowhouse
• Coffee 4 Espresso by Shadowhouse
• Oil Painting 5 by Shadowhouse

Brushes

• Hair brush set by para-vine

All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.

MCN: C4LSS-Q1D3X-BKLJ1

Chambers Of My Heart - Photo Manipulation

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Illustration to go with my poem of the same name.

MCN: CUCSH-7KENK-269KV

Credits
Frames

• polaroid - stock by stock-of-aestchen
• Frame by missmenace-stock
• Vin frame stock 3 by rustymermaid-stock
• frame 05 by chulii-stock
• Frame by lillyfly06-stock
• frame 23 by Meltys
• 100+ years old _7 by crisazi

Background

• concrete wall by samet

Images

• Nakusp Forest by Antithisis-Stock
• steam engine 159 by otherunicorn-stock
• abandoned hospital 13 by Kathy-Ophelia
• book assemblage 2 by texturepack
• Texture IV by IllusionalReality

Textures

• Backblech 01 by sundel
• texture015 by buzillo-stock

All other images/textures are my own.