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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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    Inspiring
    Jun 10, 2026 2:17 AM UTC

     

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 10, 2026 6:12 AM UTC

    That’s making me feel hungry. :-)  I am not so sure I’d want rusty veg though, and I can’t see a dull edge without wanting to sharpen it.

     

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 10, 2026 6:19 AM UTC

    Sorry.  I had to finish it.…

     

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    GeekyGirlRex7295714
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    Jun 9, 2026 2:39 PM UTC
    My very own special blend...

     

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    Writer | Developer | Facilitator | Geek!
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    Jun 9, 2026 3:19 PM UTC

    I love this. I’d be happy to do a taste test 😁
    Dave

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    Alex1515
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    Jun 16, 2026 11:03 AM UTC

    😁

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    @mj
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    Jun 8, 2026 2:04 PM UTC

    Yay, you're back ​@davescm!

     

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    davescm
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    Jun 10, 2026 1:41 PM UTC

    A new form of transport to whisk them away, mj. 🙂
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    Jun 8, 2026 11:20 AM UTC

    Here’s a whisk take.

    Main image created with Firefly, Gemini 3.1 (2 Nano Banana 2) model.
    prompt: cartoon silhouette of man rock climbing, hanging from a cliff, orange sky behind
    Adjusted in Photoshop.

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 10, 2026 12:04 AM UTC

    I was wondering how this climbing aid might be used Dean.

     

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    Inspiring
    Jun 7, 2026 5:50 PM UTC

    Mixing it up!

     

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Jun 7, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

    That is so funny! It literally made me laugh out loud, and I’m still smiling. I love that the flying people all look to be enjoying the experience. Even the dog. The spiralling light moves this from a fun image to a really quite beautiful one, complete with the warm glow on the cobblestones, and th4e shadow area beneath the cone is clever.  You have to be impressed with the people who built the model.

    It’s interesting that it has a 16:9 aspect ratio, but does not conform to any video size I know of. (1376 x 768) It’s close to 720P though. A central aspect of these threads is learning from each other, so would you mind sharing your prompt and which model you used?  

    A really nice picture.  I’ve just noticed the name on the inn.  Shame about the faces of the low res people, but it will get better with time.

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    Inspiring
    Jun 8, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

    Glad you like it. It started with:

    1. In the shape of a tornado touching ground, a swirling, glowing spiral against a sky with some clouds and the light from sunset still visible
    2. Spiral literally sweeps people off of their feet in a whimsical, magical windstorm, people are happy and enjoy the magical moment
    3. Insert scene on a cobblestone main street of small town

    In Photoshop I composited the whisk and gave the inn it’s name

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    lambiloon
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    Jun 7, 2026 2:07 PM UTC

     

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    Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
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    Jun 8, 2026 9:47 AM UTC

    Now we know how the world keeps spinning! 
    Dave

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    Jun 6, 2026 6:04 PM UTC

    Created this fun parody image in two steps:

    1. Generated the base fantasy hero artwork in Adobe Firefly, using prompts inspired by classic 1980s sword-and-sorcery cartoons.
    2. Brought the image into Photoshop and swapped the hero's sword for a kitchen whisk. I then added a speech bubble and the caption:

    "I stir up the power."

    The goal was to take an iconic heroic pose and give it a completely ridiculous baking-themed twist. Sometimes the smallest edit can transform an epic fantasy scene into something unexpectedly funny.

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    davescm
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    Jun 8, 2026 9:47 AM UTC

    After saving the world, he makes a great souffle! 
    Dave

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    KShinabery212
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    Jun 10, 2026 2:51 PM UTC

    I mean the sword now has no meaning… the power comes from within… so sure he can hold a whisk now.

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    War Unicorn
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    Jun 6, 2026 5:59 PM UTC
    “Lumen”

     

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    davescm
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    Jun 8, 2026 9:45 AM UTC

    Very clever use of the whisk, James.
    Dave

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    Joseph Labrecque
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    Jun 6, 2026 4:38 PM UTC

    Made a little flour-sack guy. 

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    War Unicorn
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    Jun 6, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

    It’s like the Backrooms...but with flour!

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    Joseph Labrecque
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    Jun 7, 2026 4:58 PM UTC

    He looks so happy...

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    JR Boulay
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    Jun 6, 2026 3:09 PM UTC

    May the whisk be we you!

     

     

    Gemini consistently refused to put a whisk on each hand. So I put the whisk myself, without the hilt.

    Recycled image 😉

     

     

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    Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
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    Jun 6, 2026 6:14 PM UTC

    Super Cool!

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