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Something for the Weekend - Part 249 - Poison Pen!

Community Expert ,
Sep 12, 2025 Sep 12, 2025

Thanks to all who took part in our previous 'What goes up' challenge. 

This week something a bit different. I heard the phrase 'Poison Pen' in a TV drama recently and my thoughts arrived at the image below. Made in 3D, the objects on the 'desk' are from Substance 3D assets, which I textured, along with the desk, in Substance Painter.  The background was AI generated in Photoshop, using Firefly, and blurred to match the image before taking into Blender prior to rendering. Finishing was in Photoshop.
 
So we have our starter image, what will you do with it? You could use any or all of the objects, or make something using the entire scene. 

When you post your response can you add just a few words on how you went about it. It may help others see the potential of different approaches, software, and tools to such a challenge.

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, hover over the image and click on the circle with the arrows at the top right. 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).

 

SFTW249PoisonPen.jpg

 

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

 

Have fun!

 

Dave

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Community Expert ,
Sep 21, 2025 Sep 21, 2025

One of the rare glimpses beyond the rim of the earth which somehow stems the water, James.

 

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Community Expert ,
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

Very unique. Looks like a secret door to a cave full of gold. 

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Community Expert ,
Sep 14, 2025 Sep 14, 2025

SFTW249USSPoisonPen.jpgWith apologies to Paramount

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Community Expert ,
Sep 16, 2025 Sep 16, 2025

Excellent use of the pen(s). They'll boldly go, as long as the ink lasts. 🙂
Dave

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Community Expert ,
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

Not a Star Trek fan, but this fire!

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Sep 15, 2025 Sep 15, 2025

Treasure-Map-6.gif

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Community Expert ,
Sep 16, 2025 Sep 16, 2025

Haha, I love the hook pushing the bottle at the end 🙂
Dave

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Community Expert ,
Sep 17, 2025 Sep 17, 2025

I wonder if its made from the ink of the tiny poisonous blue ringed octopus? 

But yeah, that is a cool illustration.  🙂

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

I've seen a video of tourist picking up a blue ringed octopus.  She was incredibly lucky to survive that encounter.

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Community Expert ,
Sep 24, 2025 Sep 24, 2025

For sure. Must have been in a good mood not to bite. 😁😃

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Community Expert ,
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

Ok!! I think this is one of my favorites. Super cool!

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

Not a perfume creator but a poison creator!

 

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

I believe, Dior make such a perfume. This one though is real!

Dave

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

Thank you Dave, hehe, yes, that's the point!

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

@Christelle RD I hope you don't mind me suggesting this, but I'd have been inclined to increas contrast of the cap, and add a highlight to give it some shine.

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Community Expert ,
Sep 19, 2025 Sep 19, 2025

Your message is more than welcome @Trevor.Dennis . I don't mind at all, thank you, and please feel free to send me your suggestions whenever you like.
I understand what you meant. So I went back to the artwork to improve the contrast of the bottle and also practiced adding highlights to the rose... it makes it look much more realistic. Thanks again, Trevor 😁

 

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Community Expert ,
Sep 19, 2025 Sep 19, 2025

Awesome! Both are cool!

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Community Expert ,
Sep 19, 2025 Sep 19, 2025

Thank you Franck ☺️

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Community Expert ,
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

What does poison smell like? I have the spooky vibes. 

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Community Expert ,
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

(This sounds very Halloween) I would say: maybe, it smells really good to attract people, and then becomes fatal...

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Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

SFTW249PoisonPen.jpg

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

It looks more sinister now - nicely done. 🙂

Dave

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Community Expert ,
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

Hate to be the person writing with this pen and accidentally get some of the ink on my hand! yikes! Smoken! idea though!!

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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

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Best regards, Euan.
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Community Expert ,
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

A clever interpretation, Alan. It looks like Alice already did...

Dave

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