Into the Vortex

Inspired by yesterday's happy accident with the radial blur tool, this time I experimented a little more in a primitive attempt at visual storytelling. Using two different radial blurs and the glowing edges setting, I turned this unflattering portrait into a snapshot from an imaginary movie or TV show, as fictional Earl is sucked into a time-space vortex. I particularly like how the hand turned out - it gives the piece a real sense of motion.