There's nothing here but roses.
The
impressionist
filter is wonderful
for flowers.  It's
incredibly
versatile.  I like
mixing it with
Paint Engine.  
CYMK masking
helps keep the
detail in the
image.
The Dream Effect
is simple but
effective.  Make a
duplicate layer.  
Run Gaussian
Blur at around
25.  Set the
blending mode
to multiply.
Smudge painting
is a nice effect for
flowers.  It's time
consuming, but
the repetitive
stroking is very
soothing.

A tablet is a very
useful tool for this
type of art.
And
sometimes I
get a photo
that is good
enough to
leave alone.


My Rose
Garden