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June 5, 2026
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Something for the Weekend - Part 260 - Stir it up!

  • 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.
 



 

    29 replies

    Ged_Traynor
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    June 12, 2026

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

     

    jane-e
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    June 12, 2026

    To boldly go where no one has gone before

     

    Nice work Ged!

     

    Jane

     

    Turtle.PSD
    Inspiring
    June 12, 2026


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

    Trevor.Dennis
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    June 12, 2026

    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.

    Turtle.PSD
    Inspiring
    June 12, 2026

    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?

    evil+lady
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    June 11, 2026

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

    jane-e
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    June 10, 2026

     

     

    @davescm wrote: “Stir it up!”

     

    Who wants to join me in stirring up trouble?

     

    Jane

    davescm
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    June 12, 2026

    Where do I buy that one, Jane? 😁
    Dave

    jane-e
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    June 12, 2026

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

    Jane

    Peru Bob
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    June 10, 2026

     

    davescm
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    June 12, 2026

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

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    June 10, 2026

    Here is my Version of “Stir it up”

     

    davescm
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    June 10, 2026

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

    Inspiring
    June 10, 2026

     

    Trevor.Dennis
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    June 10, 2026

    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.

     

    Trevor.Dennis
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    June 10, 2026

    Sorry.  I had to finish it.…

     

    GeekyGirlRex7295714
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    June 9, 2026
    My very own special blend...

     

    Writer | Developer | Facilitator | Geek!
    davescm
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    June 9, 2026

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

    @mj
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    June 8, 2026

    Yay, you're back ​@davescm!

     

    davescm
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    June 10, 2026

    A new form of transport to whisk them away, mj. 🙂
    Dave

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    June 8, 2026

    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.

    Trevor.Dennis
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    June 10, 2026

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