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Jun 5, 2026 10:41 AM UTC
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Something for the Weekend - Part 260 - Stir it up!

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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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 19, 2026 4:33 AM UTC

    Time for bed, said Zebedee

     

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    davescm
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    Jun 19, 2026 9:56 AM UTC

    Haha - great use of the whisk, Trevor. 😄

    Dave

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    Community Expert
    Jun 18, 2026 2:24 AM UTC

    Tried to get a whisked up sky.

     

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 18, 2026 5:19 AM UTC

    Wow, what a lovely idea.  It’s a bit girly though.  You’d be in trouble if your mates at the pub knew you were putting petals on a windmill. ;-)

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    derekwatson
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    Jun 16, 2026 1:20 PM UTC

    Went for Illustrator instead of PhotoShop for a change…

     

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    Derek Watson
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    Jun 16, 2026 6:27 PM UTC

    Nice one Derek. I do like the way you included the man in the ‘porthole’. 😊
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    D. Humann
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    Jun 13, 2026 3:50 PM UTC

     

    Whisking it all for science

    The Mars rover encounters a potentially dangerous patch of rocky terrain and decides to whisk it.

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    davescm
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    Jun 15, 2026 10:12 AM UTC

    That must be how they make the Mars bars 🙂
    Dave

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    D. Humann
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    Jun 15, 2026 2:08 PM UTC

    Each one is manufactured, packaged and launched from the Martian surface. There is barely any radiation in it so the risk of consumption is about the same as getting an x-ray at the dentist. 😀

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    Ged_Traynor
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    Jun 12, 2026 5:18 PM UTC

    I never thought I’d use it, but if you can’t beat them, join them 😁

     

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    jane-e
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    Jun 12, 2026 6:05 PM UTC

    To boldly go where no one has gone before

     

    Nice work Ged!

     

    Jane

     

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    Ged_Traynor
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    Jun 13, 2026 12:46 PM UTC

    The only work I did on this was to type a prompt into Generative AI, I will take credit for the 5 minutes it took me to come up with the idea though 🤣

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    Turtle.PSD
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    Jun 12, 2026 2:09 AM UTC


    The counter, appliances, cabinets and lights are all inspired by parts of the whisk. He is definitely listening to Bob Marley.

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 12, 2026 4:02 AM UTC

    This one’s a lot of fun Mr Turtle.  I love that it allows us to use the word ‘juxtaposition’ of the cartoon chef to the photorealistic kitchen.  Looking at the blurred Swoosh movement of the whisk should there be food spatter on the cupboard doors and window?  I’m also a bit worried about what the black blobs in the bowl might be?  I’d rather they had legs than hear they are olives.  Olives are the work of the devil, and it’s one of life’s great mysteries that some people pretend to like them.  

    Is the city background based on anywhere real?  It has Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower look about it.

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    Turtle.PSD
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    Jun 12, 2026 5:12 AM UTC

    Should there be food spatter on the cupboard doors and window? 
    -No, he’s a professional. 

    I’m also a bit worried about what the black blobs in the bowl might be? 
    -They are chives and are intended to look green.
     

    Is the city background based on anywhere real? 
    -No, that was generated from a prompt but I would put money the model was influenced by NYC.

     

    I have a question for you, why do you consistently use two spaces after every period/question mark etc?

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    evil+lady
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    Jun 11, 2026 1:49 PM UTC

    This looks like a fun one! Count me in. Looking forward to practicing some new techniques with this starter image.

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    jane-e
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    Jun 10, 2026 10:00 PM UTC

     

     

    ​@davescm wrote: “Stir it up!”

     

    Who wants to join me in stirring up trouble?

     

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    davescm
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    Jun 12, 2026 8:41 AM UTC

    Where do I buy that one, Jane? 😁
    Dave

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    jane-e
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    Jun 12, 2026 4:09 PM UTC

    Haha, I’ll snail mail it to you Dave. I think your address is Dave SCM, Northeast U.K., am I right?

    Jane

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    Peru Bob
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    Jun 10, 2026 6:42 PM UTC

     

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    davescm
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    Jun 12, 2026 8:41 AM UTC

    He’ll find a way out soon, I’m sure 🙂
    Dave

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    Jun 10, 2026 8:49 AM UTC

    Here is my Version of “Stir it up”

     

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    davescm
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    Jun 10, 2026 1:45 PM UTC

    Nice, I hope he doesn’t step back too quickly though, with the mic stand through the whisk! 😮

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