Thanks to everyone who took part in our previous SFTW259 ‘lock gate’ challenge.This week I heard Bob Marley’s ‘Stir it up’ and, once that ear-worm had taken hold, I had to base our starter image on something connected. I found this whisk as a 3D model, in Adobe 3D assets, and I textured it using Adobe Substance Painter.The challenge is, what can you make with the whisk?The “rules”:Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry. Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc. Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”. The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software can be used. There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off your skills, or bring a bit of humor and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go! The starter image is made available for you to use in this forum challenge only. To download the starter image, click it then, when the image opens in its own window, right click and choose “Save Image As/Save Target As” (or similar depending on your browser). When posting back your image — please use the reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the bottom of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the reply button next to their image post. Have fun! Dave.

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Something for the Weekend - Part 260 - Stir it up!

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June 5, 2026
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Thanks to everyone who took part in our previous SFTW259 ‘lock gate’ challenge.

This week I heard Bob Marley’s ‘Stir it up’ and, once that ear-worm had taken hold, I had to base our starter image on something connected. I found this whisk as a 3D model, in Adobe 3D assets, and I textured it using Adobe Substance Painter.
The challenge is, what can you make with the whisk?

The “rules”:

Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry.
Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc.
Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”.
The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software can be used.
There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off your skills, or bring a bit of humor and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go!
The starter image is made available for you to use in this forum challenge only.

To download the starter image, click it then, when the image opens in its own window, right click and choose “Save Image As/Save Target As” (or similar depending on your browser).

When posting back your image — please use the reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the bottom of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the reply button next to their image post.

Have fun!

Dave.

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Kate Parker

Participant

Had fun with this one. I turned the whisk into something completely different than a kitchen tool. Thanks for another creative weekend challenge it's always interesting to see how many different ideas come from the same starter image. Looking forward to the next one!

davescm

Author

Community Expert

@Kate Parker Please post your image here (use the image icon at the bottom of the reply box to embed it.
Dave

jacky_3322

Participant

A fun and creative community challenge that encourages users to experiment with design skills using a shared starter image, making it great for both beginners and experienced artists to practice and showcase their creativity.

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Jackson_987

Participant

Love this challenge.
The whisk is such a simple object, but it has tons of creative potential. The Bob Marley inspiration makes it even more fun — now I have “Stir It Up” stuck in my head while brainstorming ideas. Looking forward to seeing all the imaginative entries from the community.

Jason Miller234

Participating Frequently

Good idea! I'll give it a try—can't wait to see everyone's creative whisk transformations. Thanks for another fun challenge, Dave!

cartergray23456

Participating Frequently

This looks like a fun challenge! A whisk has so many creative possibilities—you could turn it into a hot air balloon, a jellyfish, a rocket, or even a magical wand. It's a great prompt for experimenting with compositing, lighting, and textures. Looking forward to seeing everyone's imaginative entries. Thanks for organizing another fun challenge, Dave!

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moneylogice xplained

Participant

What a fun and creative challenge! The whisk is such an unexpected starter object, so I'm excited to see the imaginative ideas everyone comes up with. Thanks for putting these weekly challenges together, Dave—they're a great way to practice and have some fun. Looking forward to giving this one a try!

EuanWilliamson

Community Expert

Whisk your brain :-)

Best regards, Euan.

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

Oh, everyone should have one of those Euan. My wee dog loves it — makes her go all goosebumpy. That’s what she tells me at least. In case you haven’t seen one of these: