© Carly Sullens
© Carly Sullens
© Carly SullensAbout
Blurred Horizons backgrounds and blending overlays combine the artistic effect of motion blur with the look of smeared paint, resulting in the look that feels both painterly and rooted in creative photography. This set includes 10 Blurred Horizons backgrounds paired with 10 matching blending overlays – 20 files in total.
What is included
10 Backgrounds & 10 Blending Overlays in JPEG format
Compatibility
Luminar NEO
Photoshop
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The story
© Carly SullensStep into a softer, more atmospheric world with Blurred Horizons backgrounds + blending overlays – a painterly collection designed to bring dynamic movement, colour, and cohesion to your composites and digital artwork.
The collection combines the artistic effect of motion blur with the look of smeared paint, creating backgrounds that feel both painterly and rooted in creative photography.
The blending overlays help photo artists integrate their images more seamlessly into the background.
Simply place your chosen background, mask your subject, then layer the matching overlay on top and lower the opacity to unify colour, mood, and tone.
With their painterly blur and expressive motion, these backgrounds are ideal for fine art composites, expressive digital art, and imaginative visual storytelling.
Pro Tip: Use the Blur tool to apply motion blur to your subject for an even more seamless, artistic blend with the background.
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Creator
Carly Sullens
Master Photographer and Master Artist
Carly Sullens, M. Photog, M. Artist, CPP, ATR, is a globally renowned Master Photographer, Master Artist and Certified Professional Photographer whose expertise spans painting, art history, psychology, and art therapy. Skillfully merging traditional techniques with digital artistry, Carly crafts captivating and imaginative photographic masterpieces.
Carly's photography seamlessly weaves reality with imagination, constantly pushing the boundaries to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary visions. With a profound ability to deconstruct and reimagine her photographs, she crafts distinct and enchanting artistic images. Whether through her lens, skillful adjustments, digital painting, or innovative compositing, Carly breathes life into her work, creating a world where imagination knows no bounds.
Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she has garnered numerous accolades, publications and awards for her unparalleled skills. Carly’s pieces evoke a timeless allure reminiscent of revered museum artworks, showcasing her mastery of seamlessly blending traditional artistry with cutting-edge digital techniques.
A trailblazer in her field, Carly is an enthusiastic educator, sharing her expertise internationally to inspire others to achieve painterly effects from their own photographs. She effortlessly imparts her knowledge and techniques, enabling individuals to unleash their creative potential within the expansive realm of digital artistry.
Carly's unwavering dedication to photography shapes a vibrant and mesmerizing world of visual storytelling. Through her lens, she captures hearts, enthralls audiences, and kindles the spirits of fellow artists. With each creation, Carly propels the boundaries of artistic possibility, leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving tapestry of visual expression.












