My Art In The Making Labyrinth

In a dark room, I set a single light above the subjects head. I took photos with the eyes open and closed. I chose closed eyes to show a more thoughtful moment.

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STAGE 1 PHOTO SHOOT

In a dark room, I set a single light above the subject’s head. I took photos with the eyes open and closed. I chose closed eyes to show a more thoughtful moment.

STAGE 2 EDITING THE PHOTO

I made the face brighter and the hands darker to give the face emphasis. I added water, drawing out where I thought the streams might be.

STAGE 3 ESTABLISHING VALUES

I begin a piece with a small area of black to judge my values as I work. This lets me compare future values to the black and white I’ve already established.

STAGE 4 BEGINNING SKIN TONE

I create my skin tone with light layers of beige sienna and seashell pink, which I mix with splotches of yellow, lavender and pink. Notice the pattern on the forehead.

STAGE 5 SATURATION IN FOCAL POINT