{"id":6659,"date":"2021-11-05T22:45:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T14:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/?p=6659"},"modified":"2021-11-05T22:41:56","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T14:41:56","slug":"surreal-composites-how-to-blend-images-together-in-pixlr-e-pixlr-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/surreal-composites-how-to-blend-images-together-in-pixlr-e-pixlr-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create A Surreal Composite by Blending Images in Pixlr E"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>If you\u2019re a photographer or digital artist, then you\u2019re definitely no stranger to image blending and photo manipulation. But even if you\u2019re not a professional, you can still explore the world of compositing and visual storytelling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most photographers and artists would normally use Photoshop to blend photos and create composites. But why spend so much money and time on Photoshop when you can achieve equally stunning results in a less amount of time with\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\">Pixlr<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In this step-by-step guide, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to create an eye-catching surreal composite by blending 2 images in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/e\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/e\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\">Pixlr E<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>What is surrealism?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Essentially, surrealism is the act of melding reality with dreams to create imaginative juxtapositions of imagery. It focuses on normal subjects, things we see or encounter in our everyday lives, and presents them in a dreamlike way. Surreal art, at its core, provides temporary refuge for those seeking relief from the harsh realities of life, for those who want to escape the real world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_13194\" class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" class=\"wp-image-13194 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_01.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_01-200x300.jpg 200w\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Surreal collage created in <a href=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/e\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/e\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\">Pixlr E<\/a>.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>By blending the right photos together, you can turn the most mundane objects or unexpected locations into a seamless surreal scene, a dreamscape of your own. It can be a conceptual piece that tells a story or evokes a certain emotion, or it can simply be a fun, whimsical visual feast that offers your audience a glimpse into your imagination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13195 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_02.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_02.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_02-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_02-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_02-768x384.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now, without further ado, let\u2019s get started on your surreal composite:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose the right images<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"551\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13196 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_03.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_03.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_03-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_03-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_03-768x353.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When creating composites, it is advisable to choose an image with a simple background. Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/e\/?utm_source=surrealcomposites&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=pixlrblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pixlr E<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and open the image of your choice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here, we have an image of a great white shark swimming in the ocean. The shark is the only subject in the photo (foreground), and there\u2019s nothing else in the blue ocean waters (background).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now, choose your second image and layer it on top of your first image. You can click on the \u201c+\u201d button in the Layers panel on the right to add another image.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We\u2019ve chosen a photo of the iconic Mount Fuji, with the mountain being the primary focus of the image.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13197\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_04.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_04.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_04-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_04-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_04-768x352.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Adjust Hue &amp; Saturation<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"549\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13198\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_05.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_05.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_05-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_05-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_05-768x351.jpg 768w\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">Color correction is a very important step, especially when you\u2019re trying to merge different photos together.<\/span><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In order to create a cohesive look, you need to match the background colors of both images by using\u00a0<strong>Hue\u00a0<\/strong>(Adjustment &gt; Hue &amp; Saturation). You can easily change the colors of the images simply by dragging the slider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you think the colors of the images are too muted or dull, you can increase the\u00a0<strong>Saturation<\/strong>. But remember not to overdo it \u2013 moderation is key.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Use Cutout\/Mask<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"549\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13199\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_06.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_06.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_06-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_06-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_06-768x351.jpg 768w\" \/>A lot of our Pixlr users would gravitate towards the\u00a0<strong>AI Auto<\/strong>\u00a0background removal tool. But for this edit, we\u2019re going to use the\u00a0<strong>Draw Mask<\/strong>\u00a0to \u201cblend\u201d the images instead.<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After you\u2019ve selected the\u00a0<strong>Draw Mask<\/strong>, go to\u00a0<strong>Mode<\/strong>\u00a0and choose\u00a0<strong>Remove from Mask<\/strong>. Now, you\u2019re free to adjust your\u00a0<strong>Brush<\/strong>\u00a0size, softness and opacity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"551\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_07.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_07-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_07-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_07-768x353.jpg 768w\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">We recommend a large and soft brush with a high opacity to efficiently remove the edge\/border of your image.<\/span><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"549\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13201\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_08.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_08.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_08-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_08-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_08-768x351.jpg 768w\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">As you\u2019re erasing unwanted parts of the sky in the image, you should reduce your brush size and opacity so that you don\u2019t end up removing the tip of the mountain.<\/span><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can continue to \u201cbrush\u201d to your heart\u2019s content by alternating between different brush sizes, levels of softness and opacity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Add your favorite Overlay<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"552\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13202\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_09.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_09.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_09-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_09-1024x471.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_09-768x353.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now, go to\u00a0<strong>File<\/strong>\u00a0and click on\u00a0<strong>Browse Elements<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"551\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13203\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_10.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_10-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_10-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_10-768x353.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Click on\u00a0<strong>Overlay<\/strong>\u00a0and choose your favorite. Be it Bokeh or Colorful Stars \u2013 whatever works for your composite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"551\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13204\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_11.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_11-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_11-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_11-768x353.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For our Shark\/Mount Fuji composite, we\u2019re going for a\u00a0<strong>Dust<\/strong>\u00a0overlay to further accentuate the sun rays penetrating the ocean surface and create a more realistic underwater view.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"551\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13208\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_12.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_12-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_12-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_12-768x353.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Feel free to adjust the transparency of your chosen\u00a0<strong>overlay<\/strong>. You can also rotate or flip it however you like.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And voil\u00e0, there you have it \u2013 the final product!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" class=\"wp-image-13209 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_13.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_13-225x300.jpg 225w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A simple surreal composite that can be done in merely 4 steps!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you\u2019ve grasped the concept of color correction and mastered the art of masking, you can easily create dreamy composites and surreal artwork in a matter of minutes without the hassle of paying for or learning Photoshop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With Pixlr, you can quite literally bring your imagination to life, create your own world where anything and everything is possible!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"338\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-13210\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixlr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_14.jpg\" alt=\"PIXLR Surreal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_14-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_14-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-25_14-768x216.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a photographer or digital artist, then you\u2019re definitely no stranger to image blending and photo manipulation. But even if you\u2019re not a professional, you can still explore the world of compositing and visual storytelling. Most photographers and artists would normally use Photoshop to blend photos and create composites. 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