Photoshop Artistry Challenge Week 1: Marmot on a Mushroom

I purchased the Photoshop Artistry package two years ago, before I got sick. The great thing is that the purchase included unlimited access, so I am able to pick up where I left off or start again. Last night I was inspired to play and that inspiration spilled into today ... all day!

I found folks doing Photoshop Artistry challenges on Flickr and that sent me running to find out where to start. This is my first challenge.

The assignment was to take two images, two textures, one film effect, and one vector image. Use layer masks and painting with light to create a focused image.

The images I used are a marmot and mushroom I took on my Colorado Trail trip.

Fun to create something one would never see, but is a bit whimsical.