August 11, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Humor, Rare/cool or just odd

Lady of the Lake, with Hornistic Twist


A fantastical twist on an old legend.

lake123456789thumb Lady of the Lake, with Hornistic TwistI love the imagery and symbolism in Pre-Raphaelite works.

This piece is an experiment with some new Photoshop techniques I am playing with. It is constructed of over 20 layers and over a dozen different effects and techniques.

In a variation on the old Arthurian legend of the Lady of the Lake, the Lady presents something else other than the mythical sword Excalibur.

Click on the image for a larger, more complete view.

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Lady of the Lake, with Hornistic Twist
Published on August 11, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Humor, Rare/cool or just odd
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on the French horn, brass related topics, and the field of classical music.